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Jefferies And SMBC Plot Bold Push Into Global Capital Markets

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF) and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:SMFG), along with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and SMBC Nikko Securities Inc., unveiled a sweeping expansion of their global strategic alliance on Friday.

Benzinga · Sep 19, 2025

Japanese Banking Giant Creates 'AI CEO' Using ChatGPT To Mimic Its Group Head: 'Sounds Like The Boss'

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (NYSE:SMFG) has launched a ChatGPT-powered "AI CEO" that employees can ping for guidance, meant to mimic the thinking of Group CEO Toru Nakashima.

Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025

SMFG takes plunge into metaverse with gaming

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is venturing into the metaverse by leveraging gaming into its business strategy.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 26, 2023