Nomura achieves #1 ranking for FX research in Americas for second consecutive year
NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomura, Asia's global investment bank, has re-confirmed its dominant position in FX research following the announcement of its #1 ranking for Foreign Exchange / Currency research in Institutional Investor's All-America Fixed Income Research survey for 2012.
Jens Nordvig, Head of Fixed Income Research for the Americas and Global Head of Foreign Exchange Strategy, said: "We have continued to focus on thematic and forward looking FX research, and we are very happy that our clients are recognizing our ability to provide unique insights into global FX dynamics."
Institutional Investor's ranking strengthens Nomura's position as an established market maker in global FX markets. In addition to Institutional Investor's survey results, the firm ranked #14 overall in Euromoney's Global FX Survey in 2011 and 2012 – rising up the rankings from #57 in 2009 and #18 in 2010.
Jai Rajpal, Global Head of Foreign Exchange, said, "Nomura has made significant progress in establishing its footprint in the foreign exchange markets in recent years. Providing clients with insightful research and actionable trade ideas is a clear differentiator for us and will be central to our efforts to grow the business further."
In addition to its accomplishment in Foreign Exchange / Currency research, Nomura retained its overall #7 ranking in Institutional Investor's All-America Fixed Income Research survey and rose to #4 in the broad Economics and Strategy category. The team also achieved top rankings in the following sectors: #2 RMBS Strategy / Agency; #2 Prepayments Strategy; #2 Agency-Structured Products Strategy; #3 RMBS Strategy / Non-agency; #3 Technical Analysis; #4 Emerging-Markets Strategy.
Nomura's global FX research team is comprised of industry experts following both G10 and Emerging Market currencies, covering all major regions including Asia, Europe, Japan, Latin America and North America. As the leading Asia-based investment bank with a truly integrated global platform, Nomura is uniquely placed to observe and analyze global capital flows and is consistently recognized by clients for its market insights, strategic advice and efficient execution.
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Nomura is a leading financial services group and the preeminent Asian-based investment bank with worldwide reach. Nomura provides a broad range of innovative solutions tailored to the specific requirements of individual, institutional, corporate and government clients through an international network in over 30 countries. Based in Tokyo and with regional headquarters in Hong Kong, London, and New York, Nomura employs over 27,000 staff worldwide. Nomura's unique understanding of Asia enables the company to make a difference for clients through three business divisions: retail, asset management, and wholesale (fixed income, equities, and investment banking). Nomura's subsidiaries in the US include Nomura Securities International, Inc. (a member of SIPC) and Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management Inc. For further information about Nomura, please visit www.nomura.com
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