Daiwa Securities Group Inc.

Daiwa Securities Group Inc., known by its ticker DSEEY, functions as a prominent securities broker-dealer with operations extending across Japan and internationally, supported by its various subsidiaries. Its business is strategically organized into four key divisions: Retail, Wholesale, Asset Management, and Investment. The firm delivers a comprehensive suite of financial services, encompassing brokerage, trading, underwriting, strategic counsel, product innovation, and structured finance solutions. Within its Retail segment, Daiwa caters to individual investors by offering securities-related services through a substantial network of 177 physical branches and sales offices, complemented by accessible digital platforms including online services and a dedicated call center. The Wholesale segment serves institutional investors and corporations, providing extensive sales and trading capabilities for equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and derivative products. It also delivers crucial investment banking services, such as securities underwriting and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) advisory. Its Asset Management division specializes in the creation and oversight of investment trusts for both individual and institutional clients, alongside offering investment advisory services and general asset management. The Investment segment actively participates in diverse investment activities, including lending, private equity, and real estate, as well as focused investments in energy, infrastructure, and natural resources. Beyond these core areas, Daiwa also furnishes research and consulting, information technology systems, banking, insurance, wrap account management, and inheritance-related guidance, among other support functions. The company further engages in various securities-related, investment advisory, agency, and management endeavors, alongside real estate lending and borrowing activities. Established in 1902, the company was initially known as Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. before adopting its current name, Daiwa Securities Group Inc., in 1999. Its global headquarters are situated in Tokyo, Japan.