Nomura's Asia hiring spree aims to boost wealth and fixed income
"We see the Asia region as becoming more and more important for the global economy,” said the firm's head of global markets for Asia excluding Japan.
Nomura to introduce permanent flexible work for Japan staff
The firm may introduce a minimum 40% of hours to be spent in the office each month, and departments would have discretion within that limit.
Nomura seeks M&A bankers as Japan deals surge during pandemic
Japan has driven a global revival in M&A activity in recent months, as the economy shows early signs of a recovery.
Data on corporate clients was leaked to securities firm, Nomura admits
The revelations come a little over a year after the firm was admonished by the nation’s financial regulator for lax controls.
Nomura launches drive to tempt retail customers from commission to fees
"A lot of people say we could face resistance in Japan because many may prefer transaction-based payment,” said Chie Toriumi, a senior managing director.
Nomura to rethink office space as new CEO seeks deeper cuts
Nomura Holdings Inc.’s use of office space is part of a sweeping review ordered up by its new chief executive as the brokerage looks to shave costs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Kentaro Okuda said he has instructed each department to discuss the ...
Nomura's new CEO faces tough initiation juggling overhaul and virus
It was supposed to be a smooth transition for Nomura Holdings Inc.'s new boss. Then the coronavirus struck. Thanks to the pandemic, Kentaro Okuda, 56, takes the reins of Japan's biggest brokerage on Wednesday with the prospect of deals drying up as bankers keep away ...
Nomura is finally making money from Asia investment banking
Nomura Holdings Inc.'s investment banking business in Asia is set to return to profit this fiscal year after more than a decade of losses since its Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. acquisition, according to its division chief. Cost cuts and fees from financing will drive the ...
Nomura pushes ahead with China hiring, says virus outbreak may slow plans
Nomura Holdings Inc. is moving forward with plans to hire wealth managers for its new China operation, though the outbreak of the new coronavirus threatens to slow the expansion, according to an executive overseeing the project. "We are entering the phase of adding front-line ...
Nomura hiring dozens to expand wealth-management drive to rest of Asia
Nomura Holdings Inc. plans to hire dozens of private bankers in Hong Kong and Singapore in a bid to extend its wealth management push from Japan and mainland China to the rest of Asia. The Tokyo-based firm, which has already outlined aggressive plans for China, ...
China to cut reserve requirement for banks as economy slows, freeing up $114 billion
China's central bank announced Wednesday it was cutting the reserve requirements for banks, freeing up about $114 billion to boost lending and spur the slowing economy. The People's Bank of China will cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) on Jan. 6 by 50 basis points, ...
