Ikuo Shibata

Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. (CSS Japan) is the Japanese securities brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN; NYSE: CS) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1985 as First Boston Securities Tokyo. It subsequently became CS First Boston Securities in 1989 and Credit Suisse First Boston in 1996. In 2006, they began operating as Credit Suisse Securities Japan Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, CSS Japan performs underwriting, research, sales and trading of government and corporate bonds, foreign exchange, securitized products and real estate-related assets for institutional clients, corporations and government bodies. In addition, the firm offers sales, trading, research, financing, prime brokerage and market-making in Japanese and international equity and equity-related securities, options, futures, risk management and hedging products.

BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (BofA Securities Japan) is the wholly-owned Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Merrill Lynch International, Inc., which is ultimately owned by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Founded in 1998, the firm was formerly known as Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co., Ltd. (MLJS) and changed their name to BofA Securities Co., Ltd. in line with grobal re-branding from BofA Merrill Lynch to BofA in 2020. They subsequently became BofA Securities Japan Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, BofA Securities Japan provides stock and bond trading, capital markets, investment banking and other advisory services to corporate clients, financial institutions and government agencies.

Part of BNP Paribas SA, BNP Paribas Securities Japan Ltd. is a security brokers, dealers, and Japanese flotation company. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 1987. The CEO is Philippe Avril.

Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. (GSJCL) is the Japan-based broker-dealer subsidiary of Goldman Sachs (Japan) Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm originated in 1974 and was formally founded in 1983. Headquartered in Tokyo, GSJCL offers Internet-based transaction services covering equity, debt, commodities and derivatives to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

CLSA Ltd. is the Hong Kong-based institutional brokerage subsidiary of CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (SSE: 600030, SEHK: 6030), a full-service investment bank headquartered in China. Founded in 1986, the firm provides sales and execution services to global investors and corporates.

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

Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. (MUMSS) is an independent securities brokerage firm headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was founded in 1948 through a joint venture between Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings Co. Ltd. and Morgan Stanley Japan Holdings Co. Ltd. MUMSS offers domestic retail brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients.

e-tabinet.com, Inc. manages an e-marketplace for travel-related products. The company was founded in November 1, 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of CAICA DIGITAL, Inc., Fisco Capital Ltd. provides fund management and investment consulting services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Fisco Capital was founded in 2011. Fisco Capital was acquired by CAICA Financial Holdings, Inc. from FISCO Ltd. on December 20, 2021 for $0.67 million.

NCXX International Ltd. engages in the provision of information services. Its business activities include investment in education, and provision of consultation services. The company was founded on May 13, 2010 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Part of Shanghai DZH Ltd., DZH Financial Research, Inc. provides investment advice. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company was founded in 1999. Kazuhiro Noda has been the CEO of the company since 2001.

Versatile Inc. provides consulting and employment referral services. Its business also includes medical and nursing care facilities management support services. The company was founded on August 20, 2003 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Private Finance Initiative Promotion Corp. of Japan is a corporation that promotes private finance initiatives. The private company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tokyo, Japan. The Japanese company's main focus is on promoting private finance initiatives and providing information on the subject. The company also conducts research and provides consulting services related to private finance initiatives.

eWarrant Japan Securities KK operates as an investments management company. The company was founded on September 28, 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Gloria Tours Inc. engages in travel agency business. It offers the following services: planning, estimates and procedures for domestic and overseas travel ; plane, ship, bus, rail, car, accommodations, and event reservations; planning and arrangements of disabled persons sports festival; French language tour and consultations on studying in France; and Seychelles island vacation arrangements. The company was founded in August 2009 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Oscar Technology Corp. develops software solutions and consulting services. It offers parallelization, evaluation and multi-core parallelization seminar services. The company was founded by Katsuhiko Shirai, Takahiko Ono, Shuichi Matsuda, and Hironori Kasahara on February 28, 2013 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

CAICA Exchange Holdings, Inc. is a holding company with interest in cryptocurrencies. It offers services related to virtual currency system trade, virtual currency settlement infrastructure development, and financial product development with virtual currency. The company was founded on October 4, 2017 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.