Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank announced on July 7, 2026, that it will acquire a 15% stake in New Zealand-based infrastructure investor Morrison and establish a strategic partnership. The collaboration will focus on infrastructure assets such as data centers and power facilities, responding to increasing investor interest amid the global surge in artificial intelligence applications.

The investment highlights growing demand for infrastructure that supports AI-driven technologies. Both companies emphasized the strategic nature of the partnership in addressing this market trend.

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