Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank

smtb is one of the largest asset managers in japan, with aum of usd 474 billion (as of 31st december 2013). smtb manages a broad spectrum of japanese equity products and is well known in japan as a principal provider of japanese equity products for corporate and governmental pension funds. japanese equity is the central component of our business with aum of usd 101 billion (as of 31 december 2013) representing a substantial revenue stream for the group as a whole. out of usd 101 billion mentioned above, usd 26 billion is for active management. smtb also provide products investing in asian equities. the capability was developed through its experience in japanese equity, although it maintains investment team in hong kong. facts and figures: 1) one of the largest asset managers in japan with aum of usd 474 billion (as of 31st december 2013). 2) actively managing equity funds since the introduction of corporate pension regulations in 1962. 3) a strong presence in japan with 26 dedic