By Ronnie Harui


Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group said Jun Ohta, its director president and group chief executive, has died at the age of 65.

Japan's second-largest lender said Monday that it will select a successor and make an announcement once a decision is made.

For now, Deputy President and Executive Officer Toru Nakashima will assume the CEO duties, the company said in a statement.


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11-27-23 0032ET