Nomura issues statement on indictment of former employee
Today a former employee of Nomura Securities was formally charged by the Hiroshima Prefecture police on suspicion of robbery, attempted murder, and arson of an inhabited building.
Nomura stated:
“We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy and apologize to our clients who suffered because of this incident. We also apologize to all those affected by the trouble it is causing.
To reassure our clients and regain their trust, we are implementing strict measures to ensure more robust internal systems.
We remain committed to reinforcing our client-centric approach to create an environment where clients can feel at ease when working with us”.
On October 30, 2024, a former employee of Nomura Securities was arrested by Hiroshima Prefecture police.
Nomura has introduced new pre-approval rules governing visits by Wealth Management employees to clients’ homes for the foreseeable future. The company is also tightening rules around the monitoring of employee movements to ensure more robust and effective oversight.