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Japan's SMFG Prepares for Potential Takeover of US Investment Bank Jefferies

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is reportedly preparing for a possible takeover of Jefferies, an American investment bank in which SMFG's banking unit already holds a minority stake, with reports from the Financial Times and Channel News Asia confirming the preparations.

24 Mar, 07:23 — 24 Mar, 07:51
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