Yuichiro Kondo, president of SMBC Nikko Securities, said at a press conference on the 5th that four executives were arrested on suspicion of market manipulation in violation of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. As the president, I take it seriously and deeply regret it. "

On top of that, "We deeply apologize for causing inconvenience and concern to our customers and betraying their trust. Investors and companies have been distrustful of the fairness of the market. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to many people involved in the market. "