Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) news

Mythos use permissioning resumed for Japanese megabanks - Asahi

Japan’s three largest banks—MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., and Mizuho Bank—are expected to gain access to Anthropic’s advanced artificial intelligence model, Mythos, following raised global cybersecurity concerns . This development comes after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s…

Japan’s Nikkei average futures rise 1.2% in early trade, signaling a firm open for Japanese equities

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Futures rose 1.2% in early trade on August 12, 2026, pointing to a strong open for the benchmark index as investors remain optimistic about the broader market outlook. The futures contract, which is traded on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), last quoted at 67,050.0 , up from the…

Japan's Nikkei index rises 0.8% to 67,524.06 at close

Japan's Nikkei 225 Index closed at 67,524.06 on August 12, 2026, rising 0.8% from the previous session . The index has gained 0.50% over the past month and is up 56.16% compared to the same period last year. The index reached an intraday high of 67,577 points earlier in the session. The rise was…

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc - to retire treasury shares worth 0.7% of outstanding stock on Aug 20

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) announced plans to retire treasury shares representing 0.7% of its outstanding stock on August 20, 2025. This move is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value. The repurchase and retirement of…

Sumitomo Mitsui FG Q1 group recurring profit 693.14 bln yen (+43.4 %)