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List Of Investment Banks In Japan

Published by Gbaf News

Posted on October 31, 2012

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· Last updated: November 14, 2018

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Banking M&A Wealth Management Capital Markets
Capital & Credit Merchant Bank
Citibank
First Caribbean International Bank
First Global Bank
HSBC Bank
JP Morgan Bank
MF&G Trust & Finance
National Commercial of Jamaica
NCB Jamaica Ltd
PanCaribbean Merchant Bank
Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago Jamaica Limited
Signature Bank
The Bank of Jamaica
The Bank of Nova Scotia

Key Takeaways

  • Japan’s top investment banks include major domestic players like Mizuho, MUFG, Nomura, Daiwa, SMBC Nikko and global firms such as Goldman Sachs, Citi, J.P. Morgan.
  • Nomura led Japan’s M&A advisory rankings in 2025 with approximately JPY 18.6 trillion (~USD 120.8 billion) in deal value.
  • Tokyo serves as the key financial hub hosting both domestic mega-banks and international investment banking operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the leading domestic investment banks in Japan?
Leading domestic firms include Mizuho Securities, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Nomura, Daiwa Securities Group, and SMBC Nikko Securities.
Which global investment banks operate in Japan?
Global banks active in Japan include Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Citi, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America.
Who led Japan’s M&A advisory in 2025 by deal volume?
Nomura led the M&A advisory rankings in 2025, handling about JPY 18.6 trillion (USD 120.8 billion) in deal value.

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