Tokyo, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)--Five major Japanese securities companies enjoyed sharp year-on-year growth in their consolidated net profits for April-June, according to their data released recently. Commission revenue expanded thanks to robust bond trading amid rising interest rates as well as active equity transactions reflecting spikes in the prices of semiconductor-related and other stocks. Investment trust funds and fund wrap discretionary asset management services were also popular, making contributions to the hefty net profit growth. Industry leader Nomura Holdings Inc. secured a net profit of 145.5 billion yen in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, up 39.2 pct, as the group strengthened its asset management business. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. saw its net profit increase 80.6 pct to 56.4 billion yen, while net profit at SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. jumped 2.5-fold to 26.7 billion yen. Net profit grew threefold to 24.8 billion yen at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co. and 72.6 pct to 31.5 billion yen at Mizuho Securities Co. Their services for institutional investors and investment banking business, including mergers and acquisitions, also performed strongly. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
April-June Net Profit Surges at Japan's 5 Major Brokers
Tokyo, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)--Five major Japanese securities companies enjoyed sharp year-on-year growth in their consolidated net profits for April-June, according to their data released recently. Commission revenue expanded thanks to robust bond trading amid rising interest
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Japan's 5 major brokers posted Q1 net profit surges of 39-150%, driven by bond trading amid rising rates and semiconductor equity momentum. Institutional investor and M&A strength signal rising investment in fintech platforms, risk-management tools, and compliance infrastructure across Asia.
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