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flag Sumitomo Life is holding losing Japanese government bonds until maturity to avoid losses, per Japanese accounting rules.

flag Sumitomo Life Insurance, Japan’s largest life insurer, is holding certain Japanese government bonds until maturity to avoid recognizing losses, a move allowed under Japanese accounting rules if bonds are not sold while trading below purchase price. flag The strategy, used amid sharp bond value declines, lets the company delay or avoid write-downs when prices drop 50% or more, preserving its financial statements. flag The firm says this approach is economically sound, though it limits flexibility. flag While it hasn’t disclosed the size of affected bonds, Sumitomo Life confirmed strong financial health and ongoing risk management.

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