NOMURA News Release

Nomura Appoints Joint Heads of Equities for Asia Pacific

Hong Kong, April 14, 2011 – Nomura, the global investment bank, has announced the appointment of John Adair and Paul Dolan as Joint Heads of Equities, Asia Pacific.

John was previously Nomura's Co-Head of Equity Sales, Asia Pacific and Paul most recently held the position of Global Head of Convertible Bonds at Nomura.

"Paul and John have demonstrated strong leadership and each have made exceptional contributions to the success and growth of our Asia Pacific Equities franchise," said Philip Lynch, Nomura CEO of Asia ex-Japan and Middle East. "With their extensive experience in Asia, coupled with deep industry experience, we are confident they will build on the strength of the Equities platform in Asia Pacific."

Nomura has built significant momentum in its Equities franchise across Asia Pacific, gaining market share within the region, offering superior trading and execution capabilities, top-ranked research product and best in class technology.

John joined Nomura in October 2008 from Lehman Brothers. Prior to this he was Head of Pan Asian Execution Services at Goldman Sachs and Head of Asian Equities Sales Trading with Warburg Dillon Read in Hong Kong.

Paul has headed up the global convertible bonds team at Nomura since October 2003. He was previously Head of Convertible Bonds at ING and prior to this, Head of Trading at DE Shaw Securities.

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For further information please contact:

Name Company Telephone
Anne Lui Nomura 852 2252 6451
Vanessa Wall Nomura 852 2536 1022

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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 (global markets and investment banking). For further information about Nomura, please visit www.nomura.com.

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