Nomura Holdings Inc. (NMRH34)

Overview

Nomura Holdings, Inc. is a preeminent global financial services provider, offering a broad spectrum of services to a varied clientele that includes individuals, corporations, financial institutions, governments, and governmental agencies. The company's operations are streamlined into three main segments: Retail, Investment Management, and Wholesale. Each segment tailors its offerings to meet the specific needs of its target market, leveraging the company's extensive expertise and global reach. Nomura, which transitioned from The Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. to its current name in October 2001, has its roots dating back to 1925. With its headquarters nestled in Tokyo, Japan, the organization prides itself on its lengthy history and its commitment to innovation and excellence in the financial sector.

Products and Services

• Retail

  The Retail segment dedicates itself to providing a wide variety of financial products alongside investment consultation services. These offerings are tailored to individual investors seeking to navigate the complexities of the financial markets, with a focus on achieving their personal financial goals.

• Investment Management

  This segment specializes in the management of funds, investment trusts, and a plethora of other investment solutions. It provides investment advisory, custodial, and administrative services, catering to clients looking for expert management of their investments. The goal here is to optimize returns while minimizing risks, using a combination of strategic asset allocation and careful investment selection.

• Wholesale

  The Wholesale segment encompasses research, sale, trading, agency execution, and market-making in both fixed income and equity-related products. It also covers underwriting of a wide range of securities and financial instruments, including shares, convertible securities, investment grade and high yield debts, as well as sovereign and emerging market debts and structured securities. Moreover, this segment handles private placements and other capital raising activities, along with providing advisory services on major transactions like mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, spin-offs, and leveraged buyouts. Its offerings are engineered to support institutions in navigating market complexities and achieving their strategic financial objectives.