Press Conference by KATO Katsunobu, Minister of Finance and Minister of State for Financial Services

(Excerpt)

(Friday, November ８, 2024, 11:43 am to 11:57 am)

Q.

I will ask you about the arrest of a former employee of Nomura Securities, Co., Ltd. on suspicion of attempted robbery and murder and arson. Regarding this case, there is a suspicion that the suspect had talked about an investment scheme to the husband and wife victims and had them prepare a large amount of money in advance. What do you think of such malicious intentions taking advantage of the status as an employee of a securities company? If there is any policy for Financial Services Agency(FSA)’s  measures against the company, could you also explain that?

A.

I may have said this earlier, but I will refrain from making any comments on individual cases. However, I know that Nomura Securities, Co., Ltd. published its responses to the case you mentioned on November 6, and that specific measures are described therein.
I think it important for the company to implement those measures with surety, and the FSA will closely watch and confirm that process.

Q.

One more thing regarding Nomura Securities, Co. Ltd. Is it correct that the FSA has issued an order to request reporting to the company?

A.

I have not made any comments specifically regarding the FSA's responses to individual cases.