Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Nippon Life Insurance are discussing a private credit fund with initial capital of at least ¥500 billion, as the financial giants seek to capitalize on a surge in corporate deals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/06/companies/sumitomo-mitsui-nippon-life-private-credit-fund/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #sumitomomitsui #nipponlife #investments #banks #insurance