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One of the largest asset managers in Japan with AUM of USD 633 billion as at the end of March 2025.

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A strong presence in Japan with over 20 dedicated analysts with average experience of over 10 years.

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Extensive global network with offices in Tokyo, London, Luxembourg, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Actively managing equity funds since the introduction of corporate pension regulations in 1962.

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News & Insights

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Insights

Middle East Uncertainty Unlikely to Lift the Yen

[External Link] Kei Fujimoto, Senior Economist at Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management, shared his views on the outlook for the Japanese yen amid Middle East geopolitical tensions. He discussed the impact of elevated oil prices, fiscal concerns, and trade balance pressures on the yen, noting limitations to the effectiveness of currency intervention. His comments were published in the following article:

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Market Review for March 2026

In March, global markets fell sharply as escalating conflict surrounding the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drove oil prices above USD 100 per barrel, fuelling fears of a prolonged economic slowdown. Read our review here.
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Market Review for February 2026

In February, Japanese stocks reached new all-time highs as the ruling party’s landslide victory and the LDP’s post-war record of 316 seats strengthened Prime Minister Takaichi’s political base and boosted sentiment. Read our review here.
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Market Review for January 2026

In January Japan’s equity market began the year with a rally, driven by optimism surrounding a possible dissolution of the House of Representatives which has now been confirmed, expectations of economic stimulus, and renewed inflows from foreign investors. The Nikkei 225 and TOPIX rose by 5.93% and 4.62% respectively.