Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group launched a share issue to raise capital.

三井住友金融集团发行股票筹集资金。

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Sakura Bank (which recently announced a merger with Sumitomo) is strong in Thailand, thanks to its role as financier to the Mitsui group of companies.

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Last month, for example, RBS agreed to sell its aircraft-leasing unit to a group led by Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc.

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The stocks of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MTU) are up 65% and those of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (NYSE:SMFG) up 75%.

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