Quietly does it as Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation celebrates 60 years of service in Hong Kong

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Always ahead of the curve, this pioneer in ESG finance prefers to let its actions speak louder than words. 

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) is one of the world’s oldest corporations with more than 145 years of operating existence as Mitsui Bank commenced its business in 1876, Sumitomo Bank was established in 1895, both banks were merged in 2001. The discreet global bank with about US$2 trillion of total assets aggregated from 40 worldwide locations has been carrying out its business serving customers with patience and diligence. On December 12, 1962, SMBC opened its doors for business in Hong Kong. Today, the SMBC Hong Kong Branch tends to the financial services needs of some of the largest global organizations headquartered or operative in Hong Kong.

Unwavering commitment 

Named Global Bank of the Year four times between 2017 and 2021 by Project Finance International, this accolade aptly underscores SMBC’s willingness and ability to effectively deploy its strong balance sheet and debt-led expertise. It has helped build some of the most important and complex critical infrastructure projects ranging from ventures in the energy security and supply chain fields to the provision of desalination plants worldwide.