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Nomura Asset Management Celebrates Major Wins at the EPF External Fund Managers Awards 2024 with Five Prestigious Honors
May 28, 2025
Nomura Asset Management Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, May 28, 2025—Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd, the core company within the Investment Management Division of Nomura Holdings, Inc., is pleased to announce that Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and Nomura Islamic Asset Management Sdn. Bhd.'s collective achievement of five awards at the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) External Fund Managers Awards 2024.
| No. | Categories | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best International Equity Fund Manager for MSCI Shariah Asia (ex Japan ex Malaysia) 2024 | Nomura Islamic Asset Management Sdn Bhd |
| 2 | Best International Equity Fund Manager for FTSE Shariah World Developed 2024 | Nomura Islamic Asset Management Sdn Bhd |
| 3 | Best Fixed Income ROI 2024 | Nomura Islamic Asset Management Sdn Bhd |
| 4 | Best EPF Global Equity Fund Manager 2024 | Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd |
| 5 | Best EPF External Fund Manager 2024 | Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn Bhd |
"This recognition from EPF reaffirms the dedication of our teams and our focus on delivering sustainable value," said Mr. Leslie Yap, Managing Director of Nomura Asset Management Malaysia. "We are deeply honored to play a part in contributing meaningfully to the financial futures of its members."
Nomura Islamic Asset Management's Managing Director, Mr. Atsushi Ichii added, "These awards reflect our shared vision of responsible asset management, rigorous risk controls, and unwavering client focus. We sincerely thank EPF's trust and confidence in giving us the opportunity to help deliver on its investment aspirations."
Nomura Asset Management Malaysia and Nomura Islamic Asset Management remain committed to pushing the boundaries of performance, resilience, and innovation in asset management, striving not just to meet expectations, but also to exceed them.
Nomura Asset Management
Nomura Asset Management is a leading global investment manager with a history spanning over 60 years and assets under management (AUM) of JPY92.2 trillion*. Headquartered in Tokyo, the firm has investment offices worldwide, including London, New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur and Frankfurt, employing a global workforce of more than 1,500* individuals. Nomura Asset Management offers its clients an extensive array of innovative investment strategies in alternative assets, complementing traditional assets such as equities and fixed income.
Nomura Asset Management is the brand name for Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. and its affiliated companies worldwide.
Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. is a registered company in Japan.
Registration Number: Director of the Kanto Local Financial Bureau (Financial instruments firms) No. 373
Member Associations: The Investment Trusts Association, Japan; Japan Investment Advisers Association; Type II Financial Instruments Firms Association
Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. and Nomura Islamic Asset Management Sdn. Bhd. are the Malaysian subsidiary companies of Nomura Asset Management. The combined total assets under management of both entities stood at MYR 35 billion as of April 30, 2025.
*As of December 31, 2024.
Nomura
Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Banking. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.
Disclosures
This material was prepared by Nomura Asset Management Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Registration No. 200601028939 (748695-A)) and Nomura Islamic Asset Management (Registration No. 200801037222 (838564-T)) for information purposes only and is not intended as an offer, solicitation or recommendation with respect to the purchase or sale of any particular investment.
EPF makes no representation concerning the published report's completeness, truth, accuracy or its suitability for any particular purpose.
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