SCM Securities Co., Ltd., an operating company of Sumitomo Corporation specializing in the structuring and sale of financial products for corporate investors, has changed its corporate name to SC Asset Management Co., Ltd. The change took effect as of January 1, 2009. The company intends to use the opportunity provided by the occasion to enhance its management and services by drawing upon the solid reputation and comprehensive strength of the Sumitomo Corporation Group.

SC Asset Management provides corporate investors with investment fund scheme recommendations and puts together investment portfolios tailored to meet clients' specific needs. The company, which operates under an established compliance system, fully meets compliance standards and provides appropriate disclosure to investors.
Following the change of name, SC Asset Management intends to strengthen its efforts to enhance its business by continuing to offer products and services with even greater reliability and quality.

Corporate Profile
Trade Name: SC Asset Management Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 1-8-12 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Keiichi Sano, CEO
Paid-in Capital: 200,000,000 yen
Registration No.: Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Registration No. 43; <Kinsho>)
Shareholder: Sumitomo Corporation (100%)

Description of Activities
- Development and distribution of alternative investment products
- Fund administration services
- Fixed-income securities trading
- Asset securitization services