<p>SMBC Nikko Securities Inc., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., has announced an organizational change effective February 1, 2026. The company has established a DeFi Technology Department within its Digital Innovation Division. Additionally, Taisuke Isono has been appointed as General Manager of both the Nikko Open Innovation Lab and the DeFi Technology Department. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief on February 02, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here</p>

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<p>SMBC Nikko Securities Inc., a subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc., will establish a DeFi Technology Department within its Digital Innovation Division, effective February 1, 2026. Taisuke Isono has been appointed as General Manager of both the Nikko Open Innovation Lab and the new DeFi Technology Department.</p>

SMBC Nikko Securities Launches DeFi Technology Department