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I’m Manatomo Yoneyama, the new President of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank. Please allow me to express my sincerest appreciation for all your continued support.

The return to an environment where interest rates are once again rising has presented Japan with an opportunity to achieve renewed growth. At the same time, technological advancements, particularly in digital technologies such as AI, demographic changes, and the current turmoil in the international order has made the situation more complex and has caused uncertainty to become normalized.

In uncertain times like these, I believe the concepts of "entrusting" and "being entrusted," grounded in mutual understanding and trust, takes on a much greater significance. As market complexity grows and clear answers become increasingly elusive, it is more important than ever to present optimal choices and support decision-making that is well thought out, enabling our clients to prepare for the future and realize long-term well-being. Serving as a compass that supports the prosperity of each of our clients, we are committed to providing safe and secure.

To ensure that capital essential for future growth is appropriately circulated to future generations, improving productivity in a society facing population decline is an unavoidable challenge. By harnessing AI and redesigning our own business processes, we aim to achieve this in terms of both quality and speed.

While continuing to value our enduring strength—faithfully and sincerely carrying out steady, foundational work to protect what matters most to our customers—we will move forward boldly as a firm that approaches a prosperous future and contributes to Japan’s sustainable growth.

April 2026