SMBC Group
drives social value
through
digital innovation

Digital innovation is at the heart of SMBC Group’s business strategies. From enhancing customer convenience, improving our productivity and upgrading infrastructure, to creating new business opportunities, we innovate solutions that answer to the evolving needs of the people around us.
Through active engagement with partners and the establishment of our innovation centers across the world, we aim to employ digital technology in meaningful ways to make sustainability a reality.

Exploring Japanese Cybersecurity with SMBC CyberFront CEO Yasunori Aoki Sprinting from new grad to CEO in 11 years, what’s his vision for the future?

May. 22, 2025

From corporate sales to cybersecurity
Gaining cutting-edge cybersecurity knowhow at a US grad school
From overseas postgrad study to CEO after just 11 years in the workforce
Collaborating to strengthen Japan’s cybersecurity

Creating Strong Organizations: A Dialogue Between Former Japan Rugby Representative Toshiaki Hirose and Career Changers at SMBC

Apr. 24, 2025

Reasons behind starting a company and diving into new career
My post-rugby thought: What can a former athlete do?
How to unite members with diverse backgrounds
At times of anxiety, we look at what we’ve built
What it takes to keep trying

Smarter Banking, Richer Life: The Vision of Jenius Bank

Mar. 27, 2025

Top talent forge a new customer-centric digital bank
One-stop financial asset tracking and personal finance management at Jenius Bank
Identifying essential needs and continuing to develop new services

Breaking Japanese Megabank Mold: Transforming Both SMBC Group and Japan

Feb. 27, 2025

Synthesizing digital capabilities and professional expertise to drive open innovation
Drawn to SMBC Group’s open innovation and tech-forward stance
Strengths in deep and granular customer understanding and C-suite’s sense of urgency
Global by default: SMBC Group’s world-spanning business ambitions

The Heart of Digital Innovation for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises as Seen by Daiya Seiki and the SMBC Group

Jan. 30, 2025

Daiya Seiki's own DX and why digitalization is also vital for SMEs
Today, even banks need to digitalize and expand into new business areas
What SMEs should do first when they implement DX
The determination of top management is paramount

Maido-1 Satellite Originator Toyohiko Aoki on Breakthrough Innovation Thinking

Dec. 12, 2024

The Power to Overcome Difficulties by Laughing About Them
Engaged Collaboration Drove the Success of the Satellite Launch
Innovation Driven by Fear
Overcoming Opposition with a Sense of Mission and Small Successes
Japanese Execs, Carpe Diem!

SMBC Group drives social valuethrough digital innovation

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