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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.

Deutsche Securities, Inc. (DSI) is the Japanese brokerage subsidiary of Deutsche Bank Holdings (Luxembourg) SARL, itself a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) in Germany. The firm was established in 1986 as Deutsche Bank Capital Markets (Asia) Ltd. and became Deutsche Securities Inc. in 2006. Located in Tokyo, DSI is the investment banking platform for the Deutsche Bank group in Japan. The firm provides services including research, sales and trading of bonds and equities, capital raising and M&A advisory for corporate and institutional clients. They have particular expertise in sectors such as automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, energy, financials, media, telecommunications, technology, transportation and trading companies. The M&A division is in a leadership position in Japan, and structures deals including overseas investments by manufacturers, asset sales for restructuring corporations, and domestic mergers and acquisitions. DSI's activities include products and services related to fixed-income, equities and commodities as well as real estate investments and financing. Activities related to foreign exchange and money market are primarily operated by the Tokyo branch of Deutsche Bank.

Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. (NSC) is a wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TSE: 8604; NYSE: NMR). Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm was founded in 1925. NSC places a strong emphasis on research, both fundamental and quantitative. In addition to stock and bond underwriting, their activities include IPO and M&A advisory, wealth management, separately managed accounts, fund wrap services, prime brokerage and structured equity finance. Their clients include institutions, hedge funds, private banks and private equity funds as well as corporate clients and retail investors.

UBS Securities Japan Co., Ltd. (UBS-SJ) is part of the investment banking division and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Switzerland-based UBS AG (SWX: UBSN; NYSE: UBS). Located in Tokyo, the firm was established in 1988. The firm's culture emphasizes cross-business cooperation with fellow subsidiaries both in Japan and globally, combining the reach of a global group with local knowledge and insight. One of the largest securities operations in Japan, UBS-SJ provides investment products and services to Japanese institutional and corporate clients, as well as to foreign investors doing business in Japan. The firm's business is organized in three departments: FIRC (fixed income, rates and currencies), equity and investment banking. The investment banking division specializes in large-cap mergers and acquisitions, performing market research and analysis of M&A deals from a global perspective. The equity department is research-oriented and covers an extensive universe of large-cap Japanese firms. They also cover small- and mid-cap equity, and have specialist expertise in the automobile, auto parts, machinery and pharmaceutical sectors. Services provided to corporate clients include assistance with IPOs, block trades, convertible bonds, and warrants.

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 company since 2014.

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

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the financial instruments business that includes sales and trade of equity and bond, research, and investment trusts. It operates through the following business divisions: Retail, Corporate Investment Services, and Markets and Products. The Retail business division markets equities, bonds, investment trusts, and insurance for individual clients. The Corporate Investment Services business division offers securities solutions, investment banking, management strategies and raising funds for corporate clients. The Markets and Products division handles the product development. The company was founded in July 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. (Broker) (Daiwa Broker) is the brokerage division of Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd., which is ultimately held by Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601). The firm is headquartered in Tokyo and was founded in 2012. Daiwa Broker provides brokerage services to their clients.

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.

European Regions Airline Association Ltd. operates as an association that promotes aviation. The non-profit company is based in Lightwater, UK.

Prescient Venture Capital (Prescient Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007. The firm headquartered in South Yarra, Australia.

Part of Giesecke+Devrient GmbH, Giesecke & Devrient Australasia Pty Ltd produces security paper, bank notes, ID systems, and currency processing systems. The company is based in Knoxfield, Australia. The Australian company was founded by Doron Ben-Meir.

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.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. of America (Invt Port) (MSIA-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. of America, an insurance company headquartered in Warren, New Jersey. It is a subsidiary of MSIG Holdings (USA), Inc., which is ultimately owned by MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8725) in Japan. MSIA-IP manages the insurance investment portfolio.

Keller Williams Realty, Inc. engages in the provision of real estate services. It offers luxury homes and commercial real estate properties. The company was founded by Gary W. Keller and Joe Williams in 1983 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Kepler Analytics Pty Ltd. provides bricks-and-mortar retailers with the tools to make profitable data-driven decisions. The company was founded by David Gordon, David Mah, Nigel Ang and Mansoor Ali in 2014 and is headquartered in Fitzroy, Australia.

Cydarm Technologies Pty Ltd. provides a cyber response management platform for financial services organizations. The company is based in Docklands, Australia. The platform enables teams to respond to threats consistently and quickly while meeting compliance requirements. It combines best practices in security operations, comprehensive information capture, and flexible access control. The platform offers capabilities such as case management, data enrichment, integrations, editable playbooks, reporting, collaboration, and response time SLAs. The Australian company was founded in 2017 by Vaughan Shanks and Ben Waters, and Vaughan Shanks has been the CEO since 2017.

Remi Investing Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that specializes in inventory planning software. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The company's software uses AI-driven replenishment, allocation, and scenario planning to optimize supply chain planning. The company's mission is to help businesses make the best decisions daily by leveraging machine learning. The company offers A.I-powered demand forecasting, supply chain AI, and price optimization. Remi Investing was founded by Calum Hamilton, Eamonn Barrett, and Alasdair Hamilton, with Alasdair Hamilton serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Myriota Pty Ltd. manufactures and distributes low power micro transmitters which provides access to high value small data in remote locations. It solutions are used in resource sector asset, pumping assets, horticulture, livestock, irrigation and rain measurement areas. The firm serves data-driven agriculture, oil and gas, environmental monitoring and defense sectors. The company was founded by David Haley and Alexander James Grant in November 2015 and is headquartered in Adelaide, Australia.

XY Sense develops artificial intelligence driven sensors and cloud utilization analytics platform that gives insight needed to provide a workplace that meets current employee needs. The company was founded by Alex Birch and Luke Murray in 2016 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

MUSO TNT Ltd. provides content protection, market tracking and audience connection solutions that disrupt the global digital piracy market. It offers piracy alerts, anti-piracy dashboard, legal, content marketing, strategic consultancy and Retune Remarketing products. The firm's also serves online and enterprise services to music, film, publishing and software industries. The company was founded by Andy Chatterley, Christopher Elkins and James Mason in 2008 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Fitflop, Inc. sells footwear through online. The private company is based in New York.

Nordic Cinema Group AB owns and operates cinemas theaters in the Nordic and Baltic countries. It operates various cinema theaters and screens in major and mid-sized cities. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Solna, Sweden.

Virgin USA, Inc. (Virgin USA) is a venture capital subsidiary of Virgin Models Ltd. The firm is founded in 2001 by Richard Charles Nicholas Branson and Anup M. Jacob. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Townsend & Associates, Inc. operates as a staffing and recruiting firm. The company was founded by Michael Townsend in 1999 and is headquartered in Morris Plains, NJ.

Momentum Funds Management Pty Ltd. operates as an investment management company. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Jagen Pty Ltd. provides business consulting services. The company was founded by Doron Ben-Meir and Moshe Shahaf and is headquartered in Kew, Australia.

The University of Melbourne, founded in 1853, is a world-renowned institution located in Parkville, Australia. The university is a leader in education, teaching, and research, offering a wide range of coursework and research programs.

Mizuho Trust & Banking Co. Ltd. engages in the trust banking services. Its services include custody and administration, pension trust business, and asset management business. The company was founded on March 12, 2003 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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.

JPMorgan Securities (Far East) Ltd. (South Korea) (JPMorgan Korea) is the South Korea-based broker/dealer subsidiary of JPMorgan Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd. in Hong Kong, which is owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) in the US. Headquartered in Seoul, JPMorgan Korea was founded in 1991 and provides corporations, financial institutions and government entities an integrated range of corporate and investment banking and investment advisory services.

Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC (South Korea) (Goldman Sachs Korea) is the South Korea-based securities brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC, ultimately owned by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. Headquartered in Seoul, Goldman Sachs Korea was founded in 1998 and provides institutional clients with insight, risk management and execution services.

Jefferies (Japan) Ltd. (JJ) is the Tokyo branch and subsidiary of US-based Jefferies Asia Holdings II Pte Ltd., ultimately held by Leucadia National Corp. (NYSE: LUK) in the US. Established in 1996, the firm focuses on Asian markets and provides brokerage and investment banking services to institutional and corporate clients located primarily in Asia and the Middle East. Their activities include sales and trading of Japanese equity, equity-linked and structured products, the distribution of equity research and execution services in cooperation with US and European offices and the provision of electronic connectivity throughout Asia. They issue equity shares through GDRs and ADRs, and are a leading issuer of convertible bonds, high-yield in particular. In-house research covers a variety of industries including the maritime sector, infrastructure, logistics, outsourcing, technology and IT. In addition to Japan, JJ focuses on countries such as China and India, providing a range of services to Chinese and Indian companies, including access to international equity and debt capital markets, securities underwriting, US public and private offerings and cross-border M&A advisory. They also cooperate with private equity and venture capital firms focused on the Chinese and Indian markets.

Daiwa Securities Capital Markets Korea Co., Ltd. (Daiwa Securities Korea) is the South Korea-based securities brokerage subsidiary of Daiwa International Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. (TYO: 8601) in Japan. Headquartered in Seoul, Daiwa Securities Korea was founded in 2011 and provides brokerage services for various types of investors.

Part of Okasan Securities Group, Inc., Okasan Securities Co., Ltd. is a Japanese financial company that provides financial instruments business services. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded in 1923. The CEO is Hiroyuki Shindo.