As a responsible institutional investor, SuMi TRUST AM considers exercising voting rights in connection with trusted assets or “proxy voting” to be one of the most important elements of our stewardship activities.

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2000+ engagements in the year to June 2025

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PRI's 2024 assessment resulted in ratings of either 4 or 5 stars across all modules

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Voted against investee companies in Japan in 15.1% of company proposals in the year to June 2025

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404 companies have committed to corporate action based on SuMi TRUST’s engagement

I. Basic Policy

Through proxy voting, SuMi TRUST AM aims to contribute to the sustainable growth of investee companies and maximize the long-term return of our clients. We focus on efficient use of capital, appropriate corporate governance systems and consideration to ESG issues.

II. Conflicts of Interest Management

SuMi TRUST AM aims to exercise voting rights for the best interests of clients. We establish transparent procedures including an independent Stewardship Activity Advisory Committee that give recommendations on proxy voting based on clearly defined guidelines for exercising of voting rights.

III. Structure

The Executive Officer in charge of the Stewardship Development exclusively holds all authority in proxy voting activities. The Sustainability Committee and the Stewardship Activity Advisory Committee have been established to support the officer.

Full details available in the downloads below

January 2026

Domestic Stock Voting Right Principles

January 2026

Foreign Stock Voting Right Principles