Sumitomo Mitsui SBI Net Bank Sponsors Career Education Material 'Oshigoto Nenkan 2026' for Elementary and Junior High School Students as Part of Financial Literacy Initiative

Sumitomo Mitsui SBI Net Bank Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Noriaki Maruyama; hereinafter "Sumitomo Mitsui SBI Net Bank," to be renamed "Docomo SMTB Net Bank" from August 3, 2026) has sponsored 'Oshigoto Nenkan 2026,' a career education material for elementary and junior high school students, published by Asahi Shimbun and Asahi Student Newspaper, as part of its financial literacy initiatives for the next generation.

As part of its commitment to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), Sumitomo Mitsui SBI Net Bank has been sponsoring the 'Oshigoto Nenkan' series since 2023.

'Oshigoto Nenkan' has been published annually since 2016 and is donated to approximately 30,000 elementary and junior high schools across Japan, as well as to educational boards, children's cafeterias, after-school programs, and pediatric wards, helping children envision their future careers.

In the 2026 edition, Sumitomo Mitsui SBI Net Bank's dedicated page, themed 'What is an online bank? Can I save money using a smartphone?', clearly explains key banking transactions via smartphones, online banking services, and security measures in an easy-to-understand format.

Additionally, the teaching guide titled 'How to Use Oshigoto Nenkan 2026,' compiled by active elementary and junior high school teachers with lesson planning ideas by subject, features Sumitomo Mitsui SBI Net Bank's page. It is designed for sixth-grade integrated studies under the theme 'Thinking About How to Use Goods and Money,' where students learn that banks exist without physical branches and can safely save, pay, and withdraw cash via smartphones, enabling ICT-integrated financial and economic education.

Through this sponsorship, the bank aims to spark interest and deepen understanding among students and readers about online banking, digital household budgeting, and asset formation.

Sumitomo Mitsui SBI Net Bank positions financial and economic education as one of its key sustainability initiatives. By supporting diverse learning opportunities tailored to customers' life stages, the bank will continue to contribute to nurturing the next generation.

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