# SMFG Tightens Data-Center Financing Criteria Around Creditworthy Hyperscalers

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-11-13T05:22:49.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-13T05:22:49.000Z
Section: Business

> SMFG has ¥2.6 trillion in data-center exposure, and most of its off-takers were classified as investment grade.

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is tightening its data-center financing criteria, with a focus on creditworthy hyperscalers.

SMFG has ¥2.6 trillion in data-center exposure, and most of its off-takers were classified as investment grade.

The shift places greater emphasis on credit quality in data-center financing.