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One of the largest asset managers in Japan with AUM of USD 633 billion as at the end of March 2025.

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A strong presence in Japan with over 20 dedicated analysts with average experience of over 10 years.

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Extensive global network with offices in Tokyo, London, Luxembourg, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Actively managing equity funds since the introduction of corporate pension regulations in 1962.

Our journey so far

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News & Insights

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Market Review for July 2025

In July, Japan's stock market continued its upward momentum, with the Nikkei 225 rising by 1.4%, briefly surpassing 42,000 yen at one stage, and the TOPIX rising 3.2%, marking a four-month streak of gains.
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Insights

Letter from SuMi TRUST - The Bond Vigilante in Japan

In March 2024, the Bank of Japan ended a significant era of monetary easing, which began in April 2013, by lifting its negative interest rate policy and abolishing yield curve control. As financial authorities aim to normalize monetary policy, Japan's economy is gradually returning to a world of positive interest rates - but not without its challenges.
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Market Review for June 2025

In June, the Japanese equity market continued to gain for the third consecutive month, with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices up by 6.6% and 1.8% respectively. Supporting factors for the month’s gains were a rally in U.S. tech stocks and buying by foreign investors.
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Press Release

Notice Regarding Change of Representative Director and President

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Representative Director and President: Yoshio Hishida) hereby announces that at the meeting of the Board of Directors held today, it resolved the following concerning the change of its Representative Director and President:

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Market Review for May 2025

In May, the Japanese equity market experienced strong performance, with the TOPIX and Nikkei 225 indices rising by 5.03% and 5.33% respectively.