Masanori Itatani

Nomura Holding America, Inc. provides investment banking and securities services. It operates in North and South America and deals with equities, fixed income, asset management, venture capital and private equity investing. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Nomura International Plc provides a variety of financial services including advisement, investment banking and asset management. It trades in and sells fixed income and equity products, including related derivatives; and provides investment banking services, and corporate finance and private equity services. The company is also involved in asset and principal finance business. It offers investment advisory and management, custody, and employment services. Nomura International was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. (NAM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604; NYSE: NMR) in Japan. Founded in 1959 as Nomura Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd., the firm became Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. in 1997 when they merged with Nomura Investment Management Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, NAM provides investment advisory services globally to a broad range of institutional investors as well as pooled investment vehicles, including private funds and Japanese investment trusts.

Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. provides securities exchange services. The company also provides securities that support fund management and capital raising for users both at home and abroad. It has offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company was founded in April 1949 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) is an organization for the accountancy profession, comprising 180 member and associate organizations in 135 jurisdictions, representing more than 3 million professional accountants. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. IFAC supports the development, adoption, and implementation of high-quality international standards, prepares a future-ready accounting profession, and speaks out as the voice of the accounting profession. Anwaruddin Chowdhury founded the company, and Kevin Dancey has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Nomura Land & Building Co. Ltd. operates as a real estate leasing and management company. The company was founded in April 15, 1957 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Asahi Shinwa & Co. provides accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping services.

Nomura Securities International, Inc. (NSI) is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1969. The firm is a division of Nomura Holding America, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMR, TYO: 8604, AMS: 8604). NSI provides securities brokerage services, as well as asset management, domestic retail, global markets, global investment banking and global merchant banking services. The firm's fixed-income business consists of bond sales and trading, origination and product supply for securitization deals and real estate-focused asset finance operations (in cooperation with Investment Banking). In the equity markets, NSI offers sales and trading of domestic and foreign stocks on a global basis, primarily for institutional investors.

Citigroup Global Markets Japan, Inc. (CGM-JP) is a wholly-owned broker/dealer subsidiary of Citigroup Japan Holdings GK, ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Previously known as Nikko Citigroup Ltd., the firm was founded in 1999 as a joint venture between US-based Citigroup and Nikko Securities, based in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, CGM-JP provides brokerage services to governmental institutions, financial institutions, multinational corporations and institutional investors. Their sales and trading, distribution and research capabilities span a broad range of asset classes, currencies, sectors and products including equities, commodities, credit, futures, foreign exchange (FX), emerging markets, G10 rates, municipals, prime finance and securitized markets.

Part of Barclays PLC, Barclays Securities Japan Ltd. is a brokerage company based in Tokyo, Japan. Barclays Securities Japan provides brokerage services. The Japanese company was founded in 1987. Kentaro Kiso has been the CEO of the private company since 2014.

Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. provides residential development services, corporate real estate brokerage, commercial property development, building leasing, and architectural design and investment management services. The company was founded in April 15, 1957 and is headquartered Japan

Part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., Krungsri Securities Public Co. Ltd. is a Thai company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Bangkok, Thailand. The company was founded in 1975. Krungsri Securities Public Co. was acquired by Bank of Ayudhya Public Co., Ltd., part of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. from December 13, 2013 on May 25, 2011 for $3.42 million.

Part of Daiwa Securities Group, Inc., Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd. conducts economic research and provides financial and investment advisory services. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company was founded in 2008. Yoriyuki Kusaki has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

DWS Investments Hong Kong Ltd. (DWS HK) is the wholly-owned, Hong Kong-based asset management subsidiary of DWS Group GmbH & Co KGaA, ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB), a multi-national financial services company headquartered in Germany. DWS HK provides advisory services which include research reports and analysis conducted for listed securities in certain APAC locations and may also include recommendations on transacting such securities. This service is provided to DWS HK’s affiliated advisers, which in turn provide advisory services to their US clients and non-US clients. The firm also provides discretionary investment advisory and management services with respect to separately managed accounts, as well as private equity funds focused on sustainable investments strategies.

Weru Investment Co., Ltd. (Weru Investment) is founded in 1998 by Matsuda Shuichi. The firm is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

The Nomura Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. operates as a trust bank. It operates through the following business divisions: Trust Business, Banking Business, and Securities Business. The firm’s Trust Business division specializes in specified money trusts and specified pecuniary trusts; individually operated designated money and pecuniary trusts; jointly operated designated money trusts; composite trusts; pension trusts; investment trusts; securities trusts; and outsource services for investment trusts. Its Banking Business division engages in deposit taking, lending, domestic exchange business, and foreign exchange business. The firm’s Security Business division handles the investment trust, over-the-counter sales, and account administration business; corporate bond administration business; fiscal agent for corporate bonds; investment advisory and agency business; and investment management business. The company was founded on August 24, 1993 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Keidanren is a Japanese company based in Tokyo. The company's description is written in a mix of Japanese and English, making it difficult to understand. However, it appears that Keidanren is involved in various industries, including politics, economics, and culture. The non-profit company has a long history, dating back to 1946, and has been involved in promoting economic growth and development in Japan.

Part of Nomura Holdings, Inc., Nomura Europe Holdings Plc is a holding British company with interests in asset management businesses. The private company is based in London, UK. The CEO of the company is Jonathan Wayne Lewis.

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (Private Banking) (NSC-Private Banking) is the private banking division of Nomura Securities Co., Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura Holdings Inc. (TYO: 8604; ADR: NMR) in Japan. The firm was founded in 1925 as a spin-off from the securities department of Osaka Nomura Bank. Headquartered in Tokyo, NSC-Private Banking provides investment advisory and private banking services including separately managed accounts to a domestic clientele of institutions and high-net worth individuals. They also offer stock, mutual funds, bonds, ETF, REIT and FX products.

Polen Capital HK Ltd. (Polen Capital) is an asset management firm headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded in 2013 as BMO Global Asset Management (Asia) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of LGM (Bermuda) Ltd., which is owned by Bank of Montreal (TSE: BMO) in Canada. Polen Capital provides discretionary investment advice to (1) government organizations, funds, institutional and intermediary investors through separately managed accounts; and (2) funds sponsored by the firm.

The Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants is an organization that focuses on the development of occupational ethics for certified public accountants. The non-profit company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company's efforts include introducing initiatives and systems to support the profession. The company's website provides information for those interested in becoming a certified public accountant or learning more about the profession. and has subsidiaries in Japan.

SMBC Nikko Securities, Inc. is the securities brokerage subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 2009 and provides stockbroking services to Japanese individuals and corporate clients.

Japan Academic Society for Ventures & Entrepreneurs operates association for venture entrepreneurs. It conducts research and supports entrepreneurial activities. The company was founded by Sachio Semmoto on November 18, 1997 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Ernst & Young Global Ltd., Ernst & Young ShinNihon LLC is a Japanese company that helps governments and citizens build a better working world. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in managing complex private equity environments by providing technology-enabled, innovative solutions that streamline operations, drive efficiency and effectiveness, minimize risk and protect businesses. The CEO of the company is Moriaki Kida.