Masaki Kose

BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (BofA Securities Japan) is the wholly-owned Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Merrill Lynch International, Inc., which is ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Founded in 1998, the firm was formerly known as Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co., Ltd. (MLJS) and changed their name to BofA Securities Co., Ltd. in line with grobal re-branding from BofA Merrill Lynch to BofA in 2020. They subsequently became BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, BofA Securities Japan provides stock and bond trading, capital markets, investment banking and other advisory services to corporate clients, financial institutions and government agencies.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Securities Japan Ltd. is a security brokers, dealers, and Japanese flotation company. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 1987. The CEO is Philippe Avril.

Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. (GSJCL) is the Japan-based broker-dealer subsidiary of Goldman Sachs (Japan) Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm originated in 1974 and was formally founded in 1983. Headquartered in Tokyo, GSJCL offers Internet-based transaction services covering equity, debt, commodities and derivatives to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

CLSA Ltd. is the Hong Kong-based institutional brokerage subsidiary of CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), a full-service investment bank headquartered in China. Founded in 1986, the firm provides sales and execution services to global investors and corporates.

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.

e-tabinet.com, Inc. manages an e-marketplace for travel-related products. The company was founded in November 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of CAICA DIGITAL, Inc., Fisco Capital Ltd. provides fund management and investment consulting services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Fisco Capital was founded in 2011. Fisco Capital was acquired by CAICA Financial Holdings, Inc. from FISCO Ltd. on December 20, 2021 for $0.67 million.

NCXX International Ltd. engages in the provision of information services. Its business activities include investment in education, and provision of consultation services. The company was founded on May 13, 2010 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of Shanghai DZH Ltd., DZH Financial Research, Inc. provides investment advice. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company was founded in 1999. Kazuhiro Noda has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

Versatile Inc. provides consulting and employment referral services. Its business also includes medical and nursing care facilities management support services. The company was founded on August 20, 2003 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

eWarrant Japan Securities KK operates as an investments management company. The company was founded on September 28, 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Stock Research Center provides investment research. The Japanese company was founded in 2011. The CEO is Shuichi Matsuda.

Gloria Tours Inc. engages in travel agency business. It offers the following services: planning, estimates and procedures for domestic and overseas travel ; plane, ship, bus, rail, car, accommodations, and event reservations; planning and arrangements of disabled persons sports festival; French language tour and consultations on studying in France; and Seychelles island vacation arrangements. The company was founded in August 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Fisco Cryptocurrency Exchange, Inc. operates virtual currency exchange platform. The company was founded on April 12, 2016 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

CAICA Exchange Holdings, Inc. is a holding company with interest in cryptocurrencies. It offers services related to virtual currency system trade, virtual currency settlement infrastructure development, and financial product development with virtual currency. The company was founded on October 4, 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.