News Release Nomura Holdings Nomura Announces Senior Management Appointments (PDF)

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Nomura Announces Senior Management Appointments Tokyo, April 23, 2015-Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced new senior management appointments in its Global Markets, Asia ex-Japan, and EMEA businesses. All appointments are subject to local regulatory approval.

Yasuo Kashiwagi, currently Executive Chairman, EMEA, will return to Tokyo to take on the role of Co-Head of Global Markets. In his new position, he will work closely with Steve Ashley, Head of Global Markets, to promote closer cross-regional collaboration and drive the Global Markets client businesses.
Minoru Shinohara, currently CEO, Asia ex-Japan, will move to London as Executive Chairman, EMEA. He will leverage his extensive experience in Asia to deliver added value for Nomura's clients to grow the firm's cross-border business.
Toshiyasu Iiyama will become CEO, Asia ex-Japan, and will leverage his investment banking and fixed income experience to continue the build out of Nomura's franchise in Asia ex- Japan.
Commenting on the appointments, Atsushi Yoshikawa, Nomura's President and Group COO, said: "These senior management appointments will further strengthen our businesses across divisions and regions. We have a strong global management team who are well placed to
connect markets east and west for the benefits of our clients."
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Nomura is an Asia-based financial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

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