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Press Release
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management (“SuMi TRUST AM”), is launching an Emerging Managers Program (“EMP”), to support high-quality emerging managers and foster innovation within the Japanese asset management industry. To support the development and implementation of the program, SuMi TRUST AM is working alongside Eques Investments, an independent investment management and advisory firm whose founders bring more than 30 years of experience in the global hedge fund industry.
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Press Release
SuMi TRUST backs 18 Salisbury Capital under Emerging Managers Program
Date: 25th June 2026
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management has today announced it has made an investment in 18 Salisbury Capital Limited, an emerging asset manager.
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Insights
Gateway to Japan Reform or Revolution? — Corporate Governance in Japan
Date: 15th June 2026
I’m Govinda Finn, and this is your Gateway to Japan. In this series, I will share insights into the forces shaping the Japanese economy, while gaining inside access to the key topics driving investment decisions.
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News
Market Review for May 2026
Date: 1st June 2026
In May, Japanese equities extended their strong upward momentum, supported by continued strength in AI and semiconductor-related stocks, solid corporate earnings and sustained foreign inflows, although geopolitical tensions continued to contribute to market volatility.
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Press Release
SuMi TRUST AM wins at AAM 2026 Best of the Best Awards
Date: 1st May 2026
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management Co., Ltd. received awards in multiple categories in the Asia Asset Management (AAM) 2026 Best of the Best Awards.
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Market Review for April 2026
Date: 1st May 2026
In April, Japanese equities rebounded strongly driven by a powerful rally in AI and semiconductor-related stocks, whilst the military confrontation in the Middle East added volatility to the market. Read our review here.
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Insights
Middle East Uncertainty Unlikely to Lift the Yen
Date: 27th April 2026
[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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Press Release
Press Release - SuMi TRUST seeds Japan Value Focus UCITS fund with JPY 1 billion
Date: 20th April 2026
SuMi TRUST AM is pleased to announce the seeding of our new Japan Value Focus UCITS fund
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News
Market Review for March 2026
Date: 1st April 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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Japanese Corporate Governance Code Reforms a 'Double Boost' for Shareholders
Date: 1st April 2026
[External Link] Katsunori Ogawa, Chief Portfolio Manager of SuMi TRUST’s Sakigake High Alpha strategy, commented on upcoming revisions to Japan’s Corporate Governance Code.