broker/dealer
PayPay will acquire shares in PayPay Securities from SoftBank and LY Corporation, as well as subscribe to a third-party allocation of shares conducted by PayPay Securities, with the aim of further enhancing the corporate value of PayPay Securities. By becoming the parent company of PayPay Securities, PayPay aims to strengthen
broker/dealer
Nomura reported strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024/25, with significant year-over-year (YoY) growth in net revenue, income before income taxes, net income, EPS, and ROE. All business segments (Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale) contributed to this growth. The company highlighted its robust financial
bonds
The Bank of Japan has published a summary of the discussions held between the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and representatives from commercial banks, securities firms, and buy-side institutions (collectively referred to as "market participants") regarding the Japanese government bond (JGB) market. The meetings, held in early December 2024,
web3
SMBC Nikko Securities and Nonagon Capital have agreed to a strategic partnership, whereby SMBC Nikko will participate as a "Web3 Supporter" in the community service "Nonagon Connect" provided by Nonagon Capital, serving major corporations launching and driving their Web3 initiatives. SMBC Nikko has been focusing on
securities
MUFG Bank will acquire 100% of shares of the following overseas securities subsidiaries: MUFG Securities EMEA, MUFG Securities Asia, and MUFG Securities (Canada), currently owned by MUSHD, making them direct subsidiaries of MUFG Bank. The reorganization is scheduled for July 1, 2025, subject to the completion of necessary procedures, including
japan
On Monday, the Osaka Exchange (OSE) issued a fine of 60 million yen against Nomura Securities for unlawful trading of Japanese government bond futures conducted in March 2021. The OSE also announced the suspension of the company’s proprietary trading of government bond futures and government bond futures options from