SMBC Nikko Securities has set up a lawyer's investigation committee to investigate the facts and compile necessary measures after four executives were arrested on suspicion of market manipulation in violation of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. I made it clear.

SMBC Nikko Securities announced a comment on the 5th after four executives were arrested on suspicion of market manipulation in violation of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.



In this statement, "We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern to our customers and other related parties."



After that, it was revealed that an investigation committee consisting of three lawyers was set up on the 4th to investigate the facts and summarize the measures.



The company will hold a press conference in Tokyo on the afternoon of the 5th, and President Yuichiro Kondo will attend to explain the details.



SMBC Nikko Securities commented, "In the future, we will take strict measures based on the contents of the investigation and the results of the investigation by the investigation committee, and make a company-wide effort to restore the trust of the parties concerned."