Hiroyuki Shindo

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (NSC) is a wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TSE: 8604; NYSE: NMR). Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 1925. NSC places a strong emphasis on research, both fundamental and quantitative. In addition to stock and bond underwriting, their activities include IPO and M&A advisory, wealth management, separately managed accounts, fund wrap services, prime brokerage and structured equity finance. Their clients include institutions, hedge funds, private banks and private equity funds as well as corporate clients and retail investors.

FIL Investments (Japan) Ltd. (FIJ) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of FIL Japan Holdings KK, ultimately held by FIL Ltd., a Bermuda company that serves as the holding company for the FIL group of companies. Headquartered in Tokyo, FIJ was founded in 1986 and provides discretionary investment advisory services to Japanese and international institutional accounts, mutual funds and other pooled investment vehicles.

Mizuho Bank Ltd. engages in financial service business. It offers services such as buying and selling of securities, lending, deposits, securities investment, domestic exchange settlement, foreign exchanges transaction, and corporate bond trustee and register services. It also deals in buying and selling of gold, public bond underwriting, sale of public bonds, lottery, trust agent, and consulting services. The company was founded on May 7, 1923 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Daiwa Asset Management Co. Ltd. is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601, ADR: DSEEY) in Japan. Founded in 1959, the firm is headquartered in Tokyo and manages investment trusts for private investors and provides investment advisory and discretionary asset management for institutional investors and overseas asset management companies. Daiwa Asset Management is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. (CSS Japan) is the Japanese securities brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN; NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1985 as First Boston Securities Tokyo. It subsequently became CS First Boston Securities in 1989 and Credit Suisse First Boston in 1996. In 2006, they began operating as Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, CSS Japan performs underwriting, research, sales and trading of government and corporate bonds, foreign exchange, securitized products and real estate-related assets for institutional clients, corporations and government bodies. In addition, the firm offers sales, trading, research, financing, prime brokerage and market-making in Japanese and international equity and equity-related securities, options, futures, risk management and hedging products.

Part of Société Générale SA, Societe Generale Securities Japan Ltd. is a brokerage company based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company provides brokerage services. The private company was founded in 2007. Raphael Cheminat has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Part of Barclays PLC, Barclays Securities Japan Ltd. is a brokerage company based in Tokyo, Japan. Barclays Securities Japan provides brokerage services. The Japanese company was founded in 1987. Kentaro Kiso has been the CEO of the private company since 2014.

UBS Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (UBS-SJ) is part of the investment banking division and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Switzerland-based UBS AG (SWX: UBSN; NYSE: UBS). Located in Tokyo, the firm was established in 1988. The firm's culture emphasizes cross-business cooperation with fellow subsidiaries both in Japan and globally, combining the reach of a global group with local knowledge and insight. One of the largest securities operations in Japan, UBS-SJ provides investment products and services to Japanese institutional and corporate clients, as well as to foreign investors doing business in Japan. The firm's business is organized in three departments: FIRC (fixed income, rates and currencies), equity and investment banking. The investment banking division specializes in large-cap mergers and acquisitions, performing market research and analysis of M&A deals from a global perspective. The equity department is research-oriented and covers an extensive universe of large-cap Japanese firms. They also cover small- and mid-cap equity, and have specialist expertise in the automobile, auto parts, machinery and pharmaceutical sectors. Services provided to corporate clients include assistance with IPOs, block trades, convertible bonds, and warrants.

Part of Daiwa Securities Group, Inc., Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd. conducts economic research and provides financial and investment advisory services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company was founded in 2008. Yoriyuki Kusaki has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Jefferies (Japan) Ltd. (JJ) is the Tokyo branch and subsidiary of US-based Jefferies Asia Holdings II Pte Ltd., ultimately held by Leucadia National Corp. (NYSE: LUK) in the US. Established in 1996, the firm focuses on Asian markets and provides brokerage and investment banking services to institutional and corporate clients located primarily in Asia and the Middle East. Their activities include sales and trading of Japanese equity, equity-linked and structured products, the distribution of equity research and execution services in cooperation with US and European offices and the provision of electronic connectivity throughout Asia. They issue equity shares through GDRs and ADRs, and are a leading issuer of convertible bonds, high-yield in particular. In-house research covers a variety of industries including the maritime sector, infrastructure, logistics, outsourcing, technology and IT. In addition to Japan, JJ focuses on countries such as China and India, providing a range of services to Chinese and Indian companies, including access to international equity and debt capital markets, securities underwriting, US public and private offerings and cross-border M&A advisory. They also cooperate with private equity and venture capital firms focused on the Chinese and Indian markets.

Deutsche Securities, Inc. (DSI) is the Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Holdings (Luxembourg) SARL, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) in Germany. The firm was established in 1986 as Deutsche Bank Capital Markets (Asia) Ltd. and became Deutsche Securities Inc. in 2006. Located in Tokyo, DSI is the investment banking platform for the Deutsche Bank group in Japan. The firm provides services including research, sales and trading of bonds and equities, capital raising and M&A advisory for corporate and institutional clients. They have particular expertise in sectors such as automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, energy, financials, media, telecommunications, technology, transportation and trading companies. The M&A division is in a leadership position in Japan, and structures deals including overseas investments by manufacturers, asset sales for restructuring corporations, and domestic mergers and acquisitions. DSI's activities include products and services related to fixed-income, equities and commodities as well as real estate investments and financing. Activities related to foreign exchange and money market are primarily operated by the Tokyo branch of Deutsche Bank.

Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. (MUMSS) is an independent securities brokerage firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 1948 through a joint venture between Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co. Ltd. and Morgan Stanley Japan Holdings Co. Ltd. MUMSS offers domestic retail brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients.

Okasan Kogyo Co., Ltd. engages in the leasing of real estate services. It offers securities business, asset management business, and support business. The company was founded on April 6, 1954 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Ichiyoshi Securities Co., Ltd., Ichiyoshi Research Institute, Inc. is a research firm. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1987.

The Japan Securities Dealers Association operates as its name suggests, serving as an association for securities dealers in Japan. The non-profit company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Okasan Asset Management Co., Ltd. (Okasan AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded as Japan Investment Trust Management Co., Ltd. in 1964 by the merger between Okasan Investment Trust Management, Osakaya Investment Trust Management and Tamatsuka Investment Trust Management. They changed their name to Okasan Asset Management Co., Ltd. through the merger between Japan Investment Trust Management Co., Ltd. and Okasan Capital Management Co., Ltd. in 2008. They became a joint venture between the SBI group and the Okasan Securities Group in 2022. Okasan AM provides a wide variety of products to meet diversified client needs of institutional investors such as pension funds.

Part of Okasan Securities Group, Inc., Okasan Business Service Co., Ltd. provides staffing, temporary staffing, administrative and printing services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Okasan Securities Group, Inc., Okasan Niigata Securities Co., Ltd. is a securities company based in Nagaoka, Japan. The Japanese company was born and raised in Niigata, and provides securities services.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. (Broker) (Mizuho Securities-Broker) is the brokerage division of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd., ultimately owned by Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8411; NYSE: MFG) in Japan. The firm was originally founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo with a network of offices throughout Japan as well as overseas representation through Mizuho entities or strategic partners (in Great Britain, Switzerland, the US, Hong Kong, Mainland China, South Korea, Singapore and India). Mizuho Securities-Broker provides enhanced equity and fixed income execution services for their clients who includes private individuals in Japan, domestic and foreign institutions, non-financial companies, financial institutions and public corporations in the securities and investment banking fields.

The Kyoritsu Co., Ltd. provides life, non-life, and intermediary insurance for corporate clients. It offers a full lineup of services as an insurance intermediary, offering research and analysis of corporate risks; design and proposal of optimal insurance; consulting; appraisals; and proposals of employee benefit programs. The firm also undertakes risk consulting services. The company was founded on April 14, 1910 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Securities Japan, Inc. engages in the financial instruments business. Its services include brokerage trading and mediation of securities, and buying and selling of securities. The company was founded on April 26, 1944 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Okasan Online Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the online securities business. It specializes in Internet-based transactions and reinforcement of wealth management services. The company was founded on January 23, 2006 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

ipet Insurance Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of insurance services for pets. It offers medical expenses insurance from pet visits, hospitalizations to surgery. Its products include UchinoKo Plus, UchinoKo, UchinoKo Light, and UchinoKo Cute. The company was founded by Nobuo Shiraishi in May 2004 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. (Broker) (Daiwa Broker) is the brokerage division of Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd., which is ultimately held by Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601). The firm is headquartered in Tokyo and was founded in 2012. Daiwa Broker provides brokerage services to their clients.