Nomura AM enters HK retail market with five fund launches

Nomura Asset Management has launched five UCITS funds in Hong Kong, authorised by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, for retail investors, the company said on April 9. The new funds include three equity offerings focused on Japan, India, and Asia excluding Japan, and two fixed-income funds targeting US high-yield and Asian investment-grade bonds. Kenichi Suzuki, Nomura AM’s Head of Global Business Unit, stated this marks a key step in expanding their fund offerings in Hong Kong, a strategically important retail market in Asia. The move reflects Nomura’s aim to meet increasing demand from retail investors for diverse asset-class products. Headquartered in Tokyo, Nomura has investment offices worldwide, including London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, and Frankfurt.