Capital markets
Forward-thinking capital solutions for evolving market demands
SMBC’s Capital Markets division is a hub for strategic financing and advisory services across the EMEA region. We partner with corporates, financial institutions, governments, and sovereigns to deliver tailored solutions across the full capital structure.
Our expertise spans public and private capital markets, debt and equity issuance, capital structuring, and mergers & acquisitions (M&A), enabling holistic optimisation of the capital structure. With a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions in dynamic and challenging market conditions, we are a trusted partner to our clients.
Through our strategic alliance with Jefferies and SMBC’s global network – covering Tokyo, New York, Hong Kong, and other major financial centres – we provide clients with access to international investors, specialist insights, and seamless cross-border execution.
Key capabilities
Debt Capital Markets (DCM)
Our DCM platform supports issuers throughout the funding lifecycle - from structuring and documentation to investor engagement and syndication. We help clients access efficient, competitive sources of debt capital.
Areas of Expertise:
- Structured Finance: Asset-backed and asset-based transactions, including ABS/RMBS (with warehousing), project & infrastructure bonds, and ECA-wrapped bonds.
- Debt Syndication: Connecting origination with global distribution, offering insights into investor appetite, pricing, and market dynamics.
- Capital Structuring & Solutions: Advisory on credit story development, investor positioning, sustainable finance, hybrid/regulatory capital, and liability management.
Equity Capital Markets (ECM)
Through SMBC Nikko Capital Markets (a subsidiary of SMBC), we deliver equity and equity-linked solutions to corporates, financial institutions, and governments across EMEA and Asia.
Product Offering:
- Initial Public Offerings (IPOs)
- Rights Issues & Follow-On Offerings
- Convertible & Mandatory Convertible Bonds
- Block Trades & Accelerated Placements
- Book-building, underwriting, and syndication with global distribution reach
Our ECM team has a strong track record across REITs, financial institutions, and corporate issuers. Working in close partnership with our DCM team, we provide integrated capital structure advice and consistent aftermarket support.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Our M&A Advisory team combines local market insight with global resources to support clients across domestic and international transactions. With over 400 investment bankers worldwide, we advise both large-cap and mid-market clients across sectors including Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT), Industrials, Power & Utilities, Financial Institutions, Infrastructure, and Consumer & Retail.
We advise on:
- Corporate acquisitions & divestitures
- Joint ventures & strategic alliances
- Valuations & fairness opinions
- Leveraged & management buyouts
- Restructuring & distressed transactions
- Equity fundraising & capital raising initiatives