Nomura Asset Management & SFC Authorization for Retail Investment

Nomura Asset Management, a leading global investment management firm and a core entity within the Investment Management Division of Nomura Holdings, today announced that five of its UCITS funds have been granted authorization by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong. This approval enables the funds to be available for retail investors in the region.

Also, John Liu, President and Managing Director of Nomura Asset Management Hong Kong Limited, highlighted the significance of Hong Kong in the firm’s strategic plans. “Hong Kong has always been one of Nomura Asset Management’s core markets outside Japan. We established our office here in the 1980s and have been servicing institutional investors and high-net-worth clients for decades,” Liu said.

Nomura Asset Management Gains SFC Authorization for Retail Investment

He further noted that in recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in demand from retail investors for high-quality investment products across various asset classes. “The authorization for our funds marks an important milestone in our retail journey, which will be a key strategic focus area for us in the medium to long term,” he added.

The five UCITS funds approved by the SFC include both equity and fixed-income offerings, all of which have a proven track record of success in Europe and other markets. The authorized funds are:

• Nomura Japan Strategic Value Fund
• Nomura India Equity Fund
• Nomura Asia Ex Japan High Conviction Fund
• Nomura US High Yield Bond Fund
• Nomura Asia Investment Grade Bond Fund

Moreover, Kenichi Suzuki, Senior Managing Director and Head of the Global Business Unit at Nomura Asset Management, expressed enthusiasm for the future of the firm’s retail operations in Hong Kong. “This is the first step to expand our fund offerings in Hong Kong, which is a key retail market in Asia, and we are happy to continue growing the product suite going forward,” Suzuki stated.

So, this move underscores Nomura Asset Management’s commitment to enhancing its retail presence in Asia’s dynamic financial landscape.

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