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Nomura Securities International
Nomura Securities International is an SEC-registered investment adviser in NEW YORK, NY, since 2012. It has 11 employees and 11 investment advisers.
Nomura Securities International
Nomura Securities International is an SEC-registered investment adviser in NEW YORK, NY, since 2012. It has 11 employees and 11 investment advisers. The firm is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY.
General information
Firm type
Bank / Wealth / Trust
Year founded
1927
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
Kentaro Okuda
President and Group CEO, Nomura Holdings
Christopher Willcox
Head of Wholesale
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Nomura Securities International relate to Nomura Holdings?
Nomura Securities International is the US-registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Japan's largest investment bank and financial services group. It operates under SEC and FINRA regulation as a standalone legal entity but benefits from the parent company's balance sheet and global network. The Americas division reports through Christopher Willcox, Head of Wholesale, to group CEO Kentaro Okuda in Tokyo.
Does Nomura Securities International operate as a primary dealer in US Treasuries?
Yes, Nomura Securities International is a designated primary dealer in US Treasury securities, authorized to trade directly with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York in open market operations. This status obligates the firm to make markets and bid at Treasury auctions, giving it a structural role in US government debt distribution that anchors its fixed income franchise.
What is Nomura's edge in cross-border investment banking?
Nomura's structural advantage comes from its position as the primary bridge between Japanese institutional capital and US asset markets. The firm arranges financing, advises on acquisitions, and distributes securities in both directions — connecting Japanese corporates and investors to US opportunities while helping US issuers access Japanese demand. The Americas team has led or participated in transactions involving SoftBank-related listings and multiple cross-border SPAC deals.
How does Nomura manage its Americas balance sheet allocation?
Nomura does not publicly break out Americas-specific balance sheet statistics. The parent company, Nomura Holdings, reports group-wide total assets of approximately ¥57 trillion as of March 2024, with the Americas wholesale division drawing on parent capital for trading and market-making activities. Allocation decisions are made at the firm-wide level under group risk management frameworks.
Does Nomura Securities International offer wealth management or private banking in the US?
No, Nomura Securities International's US operations are focused on institutional wholesale businesses — fixed income, equities, and investment banking. The group maintains a separate international wealth management division primarily serving high-net-worth clients in Asia, but the Americas broker-dealer does not offer private wealth or retail brokerage services.
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