# Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) — News

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- [Fitch affirms SMBC at 'A', SMFG, other units at 'A-'; outlook stable](https://www.ainvest.com/news/fitch-affirms-smbc-smfg-units-outlook-stable-2610) — AInvest Wire, Oct 7, 2026
  Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) at 'A', with a stable outlook, while maintaining 'A-' ratings for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) and other affiliated entities[1]. The stable outlook reflects Fitch's assessment of the group's strong capital position,…
- [Moody's Ratings affirms Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group's A1 ratings; outlook stable](https://www.ainvest.com/news/moody-ratings-affirms-sumitomo-mitsui-financial-group-a1-ratings-outlook-stable-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 29, 2026
  Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the A1 issuer rating for Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG), with a stable outlook, reflecting the institution’s strong market position and sound risk management practices. The rating agency cited SMFG’s robust capitalization, diversified business…
- [Jefferies Q3 investment banking net revenue $1.33 bln](https://www.ainvest.com/news/jefferies-q3-investment-banking-net-revenue-1-33-bln-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 28, 2026
  Jefferies Financial Group reported investment banking net revenues of $1.33 billion in the third quarter, reflecting continued strength in its advisory and capital markets businesses amid a recovering M&A environment . This represents a significant increase from the $1.14 billion in the same period…
- [SMBC to raise short-term prime rate to 2.625% from 2.375%](https://www.ainvest.com/news/smbc-raise-short-term-prime-rate-2-625-2-375-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 28, 2026
  Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMBC) has announced increase in short-term prime rate from 2.375% to 2.625%. This adjustment reflects the bank’s response to evolving market conditions and broader monetary policy trends. The prime rate serves as a benchmark for various lending products and is…
- [Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group: Prices $500.0M of 6.950% perpetual subordinated notes - SEC filing](https://www.ainvest.com/news/sumitomo-mitsui-financial-group-prices-500-0m-6-950-perpetual-subordinated-notes-sec-filing-2609) — AInvest Wire, Sep 2, 2026

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