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It aims for an ROTE of approximately 15%, focusing on IT transformation and business portfolio transformation.","jir_summary":"### Formulation of a New Vision\nSumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. has set \"A Trusted Partner from Japan Connecting the World\" as its new vision. This expresses the determination to support cross-border corporate activities and capital flows, contribute to the growth of the Japanese market, and expand its business globally. The Group aims to provide new value beyond traditional financial services based on trust.\n\n### Outline of the Medium-Term Management Plan for Fiscal 2026 to 2028\nThe new medium-term management plan is based on the fundamental policy of \"Striving for higher goals through bold transformation,\" targeting an ROTE of approximately 15% as a medium- to long-term profitability goal. It prioritizes IT transformation and plans IT investments on a scale of about 1 trillion yen over three years. Business strategy designates three growth areas: Japan\u2019s growth, capital markets growth, and Asia\u2019s growth, promoting initiatives such as strengthening digital platforms, asset replacement, and expanding asset management. The plan also aims to strengthen the management foundation and enhance the creation of social value.","jir_financial_highlights":"ROTE (Return on Tangible Equity): Approximately 15% (Medium- to long-term target)\nIT Investment Amount: Around 1 trillion yen over 3 years (Largest ever)\nPlan Period: Three years from fiscal 2026 to fiscal 2028 (New medium-term management plan period)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SumitomoMitsuiFinancialGroup, #BusinessStrategy, #MediumTermManagementPlan, #JapaneseStocks","jir_key_figures":"ROTE Target: Approximately 15% (medium- to long-term profitability target)\nIT Investment: Around 1 trillion yen over 3 years (largest-ever IT investment)\nMedium-Term Management Plan Period: Three years from fiscal 2026 to 2028","jir_meta_title":"Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Sets ROTE 15% Target with New Vision and Medium-Term Plan for 2026-28","jir_meta_description":"Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has set \"A Trusted Partner from Japan Connecting the World\" as its new vision and formulated a medium-term management plan from fiscal 2026 aiming for a 15% ROTE. 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