Equities

A wealth of research sales, execution and corporate access solutions

SMBC’s Equities business connects institutional investors with deep expertise in Japanese equity and equity-linked products, backed by our established investment banking and securities platform and some of the strongest relationships in the market. 

Our EMEA-based team brings decades of global market experience combined with Japan specific market structure knowledge, electronic and high-touch trading solutions, enabling us to deliver high-quality execution, liquidity and insights. From our strong trading desk in Tokyo, we deliver consistently strong crossing rates and provide tailored execution strategies designed around client needs.  

With a research platform in Tokyo covering over 500 Japanese companies, supported by more than 30 senior analysts and strategists, ranked among the top in the industry – we complement this with a robust corporate access offering. Our team facilitates deep client engagement through conferences, thematic events, bespoke corporate meetings, and analyst access. By combining global reach with local expertise, SMBC’s Equities platform helps international investors navigate Japan’s equity markets with precision and conviction.