Fumiharu Kozuka

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. engages in the provision of financial services centered on banking. It operates through the following business segments: Wholesale, Retail, International, Market Sales, and Headquarters Management. The Wholesale segment covers business for customers of large and medium-sized companies in Japan. The Retail segment handles business for domestic individuals and SME customers. The International segment comprises of business for overseas Japanese and non-Japanese companies. The Market Sales segment corresponds to financial market business. The Headquarters Management segment includes all other businesses not covered by other segments. The company was founded in April 2001 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. Ltd. is a British company that operates as a blank check company. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2016.

The Japan Research Institute Ltd. is a 'knowledge engineering' company, a company that offers information services, through the coordinated application of its three functions, that is, information systems, consulting, and think-tank. As a systems integrator, the company offers services in information technology (IT) strategy planning, implementation and outsourcing for a broad range of industries and activities. The company is also active in research of both domestic and foreign economic issues and formation of policy recommendation, as well as consulting in fields, such as corporate strategies and public administrative reform. In addition, the firm provides analyses and surveys for incubation activities in the creation of new markets and industries. Through these operations The Japan Research Institute offers a vision to its customers towards changes in the economic and social environment as well as developments in the IT area.

Nippon Venture Capital Corp. (NVCC) is an independent venture capital firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was established in 1996.

The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation promote understanding and cooperation among nations. The Foundation sponsors exchanges, dialogues and publications that create networks among Asian leaders and U.S. explore the underlying issues influencing public policies and increase awareness about the nations and peoples of Asia. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

JCB Co., Ltd. provides credit card operation services, financing, credit guarantee, collections, gift card and certificate issuing and sales. It offers payment solutions and security. The company was founded on January 25, 1961 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Dow, Inc., Dow Corning Holding Japan KK is an investment holding Japanese company.

Part of Dow, Inc., Dow Corning Toray Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company that manufactures rubber, chemical and film products. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Eriko Sakurai has been the CEO of the company since 2008.

Ginsen Co., Ltd. engages in the general insurance agency, life insurance agency, building, parking lots and real estate consulting businesses. The company was founded in May 1954 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance & Leasing Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of business finance and leasing services. It operates through the following business segments: Domestic Leasing, Real Estate, Transportation, and Overseas Businesses. The Domestic Leasing Business segments provides vendor finance, including leasing, installment sales and rental service, to small and medium-sized enterprises. It also offers financial services for wide range of machinery equipment, including construction machines, trucks and machine tools as well as Industrial Technology (IT) equipment and medical equipment. The Real Estate Business segment handles real estate leasing for properties, such as commercial facilities, office buildings, logistics facilities, factory buildings, hotels, health care facilities and other buildings. The Transportation Business segment offers leasing and trading aircraft, focusing on commercial jet aircraft of the types. The Overseas Business segment provides vendor finance mainly for construction machines, trucks and machine tools as well as IT and medical equipment by collaborating with manufacturers and dealers. The company was founded in February 1963 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

SMBC Nikko Securities, Inc. is the securities brokerage subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 2009 and provides stockbroking services to Japanese individuals and corporate clients.

Shoei Chemical, Inc. engages in the manufacture, sale, export and import of electronic materials. Its products include electronic capacitors, inductors, transducers, coils, fixed resistors, printed circuit boards, semiconductors, panel displays, integrated circuit packages, chip and network resistors, and fine base metal powders. Its products are used in applications including audio-visual equipment, household appliances, precision equipment control device for automobiles, communication devices, and computers. The company was founded by Eiichi Asada in April 1956 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of NEW Asurion Corp., New Asurion Asia Pacific Japan Godo Kaisha is a holding Japanese company with interests in repair services.

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., SMBC Bank International Plc is a national commercial bank. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2003. The CEO is Tetsuro Imaeda.

Toyota Motor Credit Corp. provides finance and insurance products to authorized Toyota and Lexus vehicle dealers. The company was founded on October 4, 1982 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Toyota Financial Services Corp. provides automobile sales financial services. Its operations are carried out through the following divisions: Automobile, Finance and Others. The Automobile segment is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of sedans, minivans, 2boxes, sports utility vehicles, trucks and related vehicles. The Finance segment offers finance and vehicle leasing services. The Others segment engages in the design, manufacture and sale of houses, as well as conduct information communication business. The company was founded on July 7, 2000 and is headquartered in Nagoya, Japan.

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Europe GmbH provides investment services. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Hayato Kino.

Part of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., SMBC Bank EU AG provides banking services. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Ryuichi Nishizawa.

Founded in 1989, JRI Europe, Ltd. is a British software development company. The company is based in London, UK and develops software applications.

SMBC Nikko Capital Markets Ltd. provides security exchange and investment and business advisory services. It offers professional advice, underwriting and distribution across a range of products including IPOs, follow-on transactions, convertible bonds, rights issues and block trade services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan is a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Minato-ku, Japan.

Nidec Sankyo Corp. engages in the manufacture and sales of electronic device and equipment. Its motor products include micro, stepping, brush, AC servo, and various other motors for IT devices, audio-visual equipment, and household electronics; and motor drive units comprise actuator units for refrigerators, automatic washing machines, air conditioners, and sanitary products and water supply facilities. The company was founded on June 18, 1946 and is headquartered in Suwa-Gun, Japan.

Explorer Advisory & Capital LLC provides investment advisory services.

Kaiser Permanente Corp. provides medical health care services. The private company is based in Oakland, CA and has subsidiaries in United States.

Nippon Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio) (Nippon Life-IP) is the investment portfolio management division of Nippon Life Insurance Co. in Japan. Founded in 1889, the firm is headquartered in Tokyo with another main office in Osaka, as well as branches throughout Japan. The commercial name of Nippon Life is Nissay. Nippon Life-IP handles corporate pension plan, investment advisory services, trust services, venture capital, real estate investment, credit and financing services for individual and institutional clients.

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. provides securities exchange services. The company also provides securities that support fund management and capital raising for users both at home and abroad. It has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in April 1949 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Aflac, Inc., Aflac Japan Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of cancer insurance and medical insurance holding contracts. Aflac Japan Co. is based in Tokyo, JP and provides long-term care insurance, death insurance, and lifetime insurance with guaranteed premiums. The Japanese company offers various consultation methods for the convenience of its customers. The company also offers insurance for those who want to reduce their monthly premiums and those who want to prepare for the three major illnesses. Customers can visit the official website for detailed information and free materials.

Part of Aflac, Inc., Aflac International, Inc. provides temporary staffing services and job placement services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics operates as a research institution which engages in an international economic policy. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Aflac Life Insurance Japan Ltd. engages in the life insurance business. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.