NOMURA News Release

Nomura Announces Appointment of New Officers at US Subsidiary

Tokyo, June 8, 2007 – Nomura Holdings, Inc. today announced the following appointments at Instinet Incorporated, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nomura. The appointments, effective June 7, will allow Instinet to better capitalize on the strengths of both organizations globally.

Instinet Incorporated New Chairman and Officers

Chairman Hiromasa Yamazaki
Co-Chief Executive Officer Fumiki Kondo
Co-Chief Executive Officer Anthony Abenante
Chief Technology Officer Chris Rogers
Chief Financial Officer Thomas Vogel
Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer Kevin Farrell

Instinet is in the process of negotiating with Edward J. Nicoll, former Chairman, to remain as a special advisor.

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