Prix Daiwa Securities Group Inc. (DSECF)

Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. engages in the management and control of its subsidiaries and affiliates which are involved in securities-related businesses. The company is headquartered in Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo-To and currently employs 14,783 full-time employees. The firm operates through four business segments. Retail segment is engaged in the provision of financial products and services for individuals and unlisted corporates. Wholesale segment is engaged in the global markets business, including the sale and trading of stocks, bonds and others, as well as the global investment banking business, including securities underwriting, merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory and others. Asset Management segment is engaged in the establishment and management of investment trusts, and the provision of investment advisory and management services for pension assets. Investment segment is engaged in the provision of investment recovery in existing projects, and the creation of new investment funds. The firm is also engaged in the management, banking, information and real estate leasing business.