May 17, 2016 Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and 3 other institutions to start joint research about blockchain technology for financial business
February 02, 2016 SMBC and Japan Research Institute set up a cross-industrial consortium for further growth of Japanese economy
December 25, 2015 SMBC and National Institute of informatics conduct joint research for blockchain technology
November 05, 2015 Citibank Japan retail business acquired by SMBC Trust Bank starts operation under new brand PRESTIA
