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SMBC Bolsters Global Sales and Trading Push With Macro Hire

The News

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) has hired Kunal Maini as international head of macro rates, signaling its push to expand sales and trading operations beyond Japan. The appointment is part of a strategy to grow the bank's global franchise in international markets.

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Why it matters

The hire is aimed at expanding SMBC's sales and trading business.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. hired Kunal Maini.

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Kunal Maini was appointed as international head of macro rates.

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  • The hire is aimed at expanding SMBC's sales and trading business.
  • Macro rates trading is a key area for generating profits in global markets.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. hired Kunal Maini as international head of macro rates, supporting its effort to expand its sales and trading franchise beyond its core Japanese market.

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Kunal Maini was appointed as international head of macro rates.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. hired Kunal Maini.

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The hire is part of efforts to expand SMBC's sales and trading franchise beyond its core Japanese market.

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