Business dealsPair to focus on data centers, energy and other assets to meet AI-driven demandJapan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank will acquire a 15% stake in New Zealand-based infrastructure investor Morrison. (Photo by Shintaro Ino) SHOTARO TANIJuly 7, 2026 17:37 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank will invest in New Zealand-based infrastructure investor Morrison and form a strategic partnership, the companies said on Tuesday, as investor demand increases for assets such as data centers and power facilities amid the global artificial intelligence boom.