
Nomura Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of investment, financing, and related services to individual, institutional, and government clients worldwide. It operates through three segments: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale. The Wealth Management segment offers investment consultation services. The Investment Management segment provides investment management services and investment solutions, such as establishing and managing investment trusts, discretionary investment services, as well as investment and management for investment vehicles, and for funds for…

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I stick to a 'Buy' rating for Nomura Holdings, Inc., after assessing the outlook for its major Wholesale and Wealth Management divisions. The Wholesale business has ROE expansion potential, considering internal portfolio restructuring initiatives and favorable external M&A trends. The Wealth Management unit is broadening its product portfolio and penetrating high-potential client segments to raise the future proportion of recurring revenues.

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