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.

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 and Asuene Enter a Strategic Alliance Aiming for Global Leadership in Carbon Emissions Visualization Services

Dec. 03, 2024

Working together to accelerate the shift to a decarbonized society
Why GAFA isn’t moving into carbon emissions visualization services
Sustainability data + finance = ?
Global dominance and social impact

The JRI Future Vol. 1: Taking the Next Generation as the Starting Point

Oct. 24, 2024

A society where everybody can play active roles with confidence and motivation
A “convivial society” where each sector provides and receives services on a mutual basis
Digitally-driven projects aimed at realizing the ideal future
Changing the awareness of both companies and individuals

Exploring the Potential of the Indian Market and the Latest Fintech Trends with Ryu Muramatsu, Leading Japanese VC (Part 2)

Sep. 26, 2024

Swiftly growing Indian fintech startup Drip Capital
The three reasons why SMBC chose to invest in Drip Capital
Now is the moment for Japanese companies to invest in overseas startups

Exploring the Potential of the Indian Market and the Latest Fintech Trends with Ryu Muramatsu, Leading Japanese VC (Part 1)