Japan’s SMBC sets up private credit fund in Europe

The fund will focus on loan investments to middle market businesses.

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has established a private credit fund in Europe with a fund size of €450m (approximately US$488.56m).

The fund will focus on direct, senior-secured loan investments to middle-market businesses in Europe, the Japanese megabank said in a press release.

SMBC will work with fellow subsidiary Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co. (SMDAM) to develop investment products for investors both in Japan and abroad.

SMBC Group will provide finance-related advisory services to the fund.

Campbell Lutyens has been appointed as a third-party advisor to support the launch of the fund.

SMBC Group noted the supposed growth trajectory of the balance of private credit growth as one of the reasons for launching the fund.

Follow the link for more news on

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Also Read

ING disbursed $35.37b in sustainable finance in Q2

DBS inks MOU with China trade promotion council to boost Asia trade, investment

Since you're here...

...there are many ways you can work with us to advertise your company and connect to your customers. Our team can help you dight and create an advertising campaign, in print and digital, on this website and in print magazine.

We can also organize a real life or digital event for you and find thought leader speakers as well as industry leaders, who could be your potential partners, to join the event. We also run some awards programmes which give you an opportunity to be recognized for your achievements during the year and you can join this as a participant or a sponsor.

Let us help you drive your business forward with a good partnership!

I want to download the media kit