📢 News Update｜April 22, 2025
Japan’s financial giant Nomura Holdings (HD) has announced the acquisition of the U.S. subsidiary and part of the European business of Macquarie Group, an Australian investment powerhouse. The deal is valued at approximately $1.8 billion (¥258.4 billion).
With this acquisition, Nomura’s assets under management (AUM) will expand to around ¥115 trillion.
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🔍 Why This Matters
- Nomura is accelerating its global expansion strategy 🌍
- The acquired business specializes in active investment management, with 50% equities and 40% bonds
- Macquarie is shifting focus from traditional asset management to private assets, such as infrastructure and real estate
📊 Deal Highlights
- Deal Value: $1.8 billion (¥258.4 billion)
- AUM After Acquisition: Approx. ¥115 trillion
- Target: Macquarie’s U.S. subsidiary + part of European active investment operations
- Focus: Global pension funds, ETF and mutual fund development, U.S. distribution network
💼 What It Means for Nomura
This move enhances Nomura’s product development and distribution in the U.S., positioning the firm to attract global institutional capital. For Japanese retail investors, it could lead to expanded offerings in ETFs and international mutual funds.
👉 Read the full Japanese article here:
https://www.fptrendy.com/2025/04/22/nomura-macquarie-deal-20250422/
