Corporates
Driving global business with trusted partnership
SMBC’s Corporate Banking teams maintain deep and long-standing relationships with leading corporate clients across EMEA. We partner with top-tier corporates to provide trusted support and bespoke financial solutions tailored to their strategic needs.
Our services are delivered through close collaboration with our departments across SMBC and are informed by deep client and industry insights.
Our financial solutions:
- Corporate Finance (Syndicated & Bilateral)
- Project Finance
- Trade Finance
- Derivatives
- Debt Capital Markets
- Equity Capital Markets
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Treasury & Cash Management Solutions
- Deposits
- Foreign Exchange
Sector Expertise:
We bring deep market knowledge across a range of key industries:
- Automotive & Manufacturing
- Aircraft & Aviation
- Chemicals & Petrochemicals
- Commodities
- Infrastructure
- Metals & Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Power & Utilities
- Real Estate
Who we serve
Japanese and Asian multinationals
With a wide-reaching EMEA network, our dedicated teams support subsidiaries, affiliates, joint ventures, and branches of Japanese and other Asian corporations operating in the region.
Our Asian-centric heritage enables us to help corporates expand globally and navigate cross-border operations with confidence. We understand the management challenges our clients face and deliver precise, timely financial solutions - from strategic insights to comprehensive services - tailored to each business with professionalism and care.
European corporates
For over a century, SMBC has been a trusted partner to European clients. Today our professionals across the continent offer deep local knowledge, backed by the strength and reach of our organisation.
We combine international perspective with regional expertise to help clients navigate complex financial landscapes and seize cross-border opportunities. From strategic advisory to bespoke financing solutions, we provide comprehensive support to help businesses grow and adapt in a dynamic environment.
Regional hubs
Our Corporate Banking services are supported by regional hubs across EMEA, ensuring local expertise and global reach. Learn more about our Emerging Markets coverage.
SMBC strategic alliance with Jefferies
Through our strategic alliance with Jefferies, we support a broad range of capabilities including Equity Capital Markets, hybrid capital, and acquisition financing - with a primary focus on joint client coverage. Explore more on our alliance with Jefferies.