SBI (OTCMKTS:SBHGF) Holdings, Inc. (OTCMKTS: SBHGF) is a Tokyo-based financial services group founded in 1999 as SoftBank Investment Corp. The firm rebranded as SBI (Strategic Business Innovator) Holdings in 2005 and has since grown into a diversified financial conglomerate. Its core operations span securities brokerage, online banking, insurance, asset management and venture capital, underpinned by a commitment to digital innovation and financial technology.
In its securities division, SBI provides online trading platforms for equities, derivatives and foreign exchange, as well as margin lending and advisory services. The group’s banking arm operates through SBI Sumishin Net Bank, offering deposit accounts, personal loans and payment services tailored for digital-savvy customers. In insurance, SBI Life and SBI General deliver life, health and property coverage in collaboration with domestic and international partners.
Asset management and investment activities form a key pillar of SBI’s strategy. Through SBI Funds Management, the company manages mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and alternative investments. Its venture capital subsidiary, SBI Investment, backs early-stage and growth companies in sectors such as biotechnology, fintech and clean energy. More recently, SBI has expanded into digital assets and blockchain, launching cryptocurrency trading platforms and forming partnerships to develop distributed ledger applications.
SBI’s reach extends beyond Japan, with offices and affiliates in Asia, Europe and North America. Under the leadership of CEO and Chairman Yoshitaka Kitao, the group pursues strategic alliances with domestic financial institutions and global technology firms to drive innovation and international expansion. With a history of strategic acquisitions and partnerships, SBI continues to position itself at the intersection of finance and technology.
