Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Hit by an alleged ‘fraud’ at the bankrupt US car parts maker, Wall Street’s last pure play investment bank has its sights set on European leveraged finance as it expands its alliance with SMBC

Credit trader left SMBC recently

Emerging markets specialist headed to another bank

Half year FIG issuance, powered by more than 50% Yankees, reaches record $307bn volume

Hire shows SMBC's ambition

Bank continues to build in priority area

Hire the latest in a slew of changes at SMBC

◆ Lack of comps making finding fair value tricky ◆ Leads spot the deal flat ◆ Demand strong despite contractual structure

Structured covered bond expected to offer pick up over legislative peers

Japanese bank goes ahead of peers by merging bank and securities firm in EMEA