Abstract:SMBC, with full name SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., has a long history dating back to 1590 when the Sumitomo family business opened, now owns 150+ branch offices in 40 countries around the world. It mainly deals with financial services including but not restricted to Industry Coverage, Japanese and Asian Corporate Banking, Sponsor Coverage, Regional Coverage, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Loan Capital Markets, Structured Debt, Advisory Solutions, Derivatives, etc.
SMBC Review Summary | |
Founded | 1876 |
Registered Country/Region | United States |
Regulation | SFC regulated |
Services | Industry Coverage, Japanese and Asian Corporate Banking, Sponsor Coverage, Regional Coverage, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Loan Capital Markets, Structured Debt, Advisory Solutions, Derivatives |
Customer Support | Social media: LinkedIn |
Address: 277 Park Avenue, New York, New York, U.S.A. | |
Tel: 1-212-224-4000 | |
More contact info for branches: https://www.smbc-cm.com/about-us/our-americas-locations |
SMBC, with full name SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., has a long history dating back to 1590 when the Sumitomo family business opened, now owns 150+ branch offices in 40 countries around the world. It mainly deals with financial services including but not restricted to Industry Coverage, Japanese and Asian Corporate Banking, Sponsor Coverage, Regional Coverage, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Loan Capital Markets, Structured Debt, Advisory Solutions, Derivatives, etc.
Pros | Cons |
SFC regulated | Limited info about trading conditions |
Long industry history | |
Global reach |
SMBC is officially regulated by SFC (Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong), with licenses numbering at AVA667 respectively, indicating legal compliance in the region.
Regulated Country | Regulator | Regulatory Status | Regulated Entity | License Type | License Number |
![]() | SFC | Regulated | SMBC Capital Markets (Asia) Limited | Dealing in futures contracts | AVA667 |
SMBC offers a wide range of financial services to global clients.
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