Nomura has stepped further into the AI race after signing
a partnership with OpenAI to develop new investment tools,
market-analysis systems and client services. The agreement marks one of the most direct moves by a
major Japanese financial group to embed generative AI across its core
businesses.
Bank to Adopt OpenAI Deep Research
Under the deal, Nomura will adopt OpenAI Deep Research
and receive technical support as it builds new AI-powered services. The bank
plans to combine its internal data with external datasets to deliver new forms
of investment advice and analysis. It will deploy the tools while keeping its
existing security and governance standards.
Nomura says generative AI now plays a central role in
turning large datasets into usable information. The firm believes its
long-standing data assets across asset management and other businesses will
accelerate the rollout of AI solutions.
“Generative AI has the power to do more than boost
efficiency. It can fundamentally transform financial services. Through our strategic
collaboration with OpenAI, we will combine Nomura’s extensive data assets and
deep expertise with state-of-the-art AI to deliver more advanced investment
advice and market analysis,” commented Kentaro Okuda, the President and Group CEO of Nomura Holdings.
“By doing so, we will provide clients with more
accessible and secure services, while also creating new revenue opportunities
beyond traditional business models,” he explained.
OpenAI also framed the deal as a step toward wider AI
adoption in finance. Tadao Nagasaki, President and CEO of OpenAI Japan GK, said that generative AI “is rapidly becoming a critical foundation for transforming
industries and society.” He added that the collaboration will help expand
operational capabilities and support new services.
Partnership Part of Broader Strategy
Nomura said the collaboration aligns with its broader
effort to merge human expertise with new technology. The bank plans to continue
developing AI-driven tools as it looks to address challenges in global markets
and expand the range of services it provides to clients.
AI is also gaining traction among online brokers as a
research tool. Last year, Firstrade launched FirstradeGPT, an AI-powered research and analysis tool aimed at assisting investors with financial
decision-making.
The platform was developed in collaboration with
FinChat.io, an investment research provider. It leverages artificial
intelligence to deliver detailed insights on global equities
Equities
Equities can be characterized as stocks or shares in a company that investors can buy or sell. When you buy a stock, you are in essence buying an equity, becoming a partial owner of shares in a specific company or fund.However, equities do not pay a fixed interest rate, and as such are not considered guaranteed income. As such, equity markets are often associated with risk.When a company issues bonds, it’s taking loans from buyers. When a company offers shares, on the other hand, it’s selling pa
Equities can be characterized as stocks or shares in a company that investors can buy or sell. When you buy a stock, you are in essence buying an equity, becoming a partial owner of shares in a specific company or fund.However, equities do not pay a fixed interest rate, and as such are not considered guaranteed income. As such, equity markets are often associated with risk.When a company issues bonds, it’s taking loans from buyers. When a company offers shares, on the other hand, it’s selling pa
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company-specific key performance indicators.
Meanwhile, OpenAI is reportedly considering an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, potentially
making it one of the largest public listings ever. The firm is said to be evaluating a
regulatory filing possibly as early as late 2026.
Nomura has stepped further into the AI race after signing
a partnership with OpenAI to develop new investment tools,
market-analysis systems and client services. The agreement marks one of the most direct moves by a
major Japanese financial group to embed generative AI across its core
businesses.
Bank to Adopt OpenAI Deep Research
Under the deal, Nomura will adopt OpenAI Deep Research
and receive technical support as it builds new AI-powered services. The bank
plans to combine its internal data with external datasets to deliver new forms
of investment advice and analysis. It will deploy the tools while keeping its
existing security and governance standards.
Nomura says generative AI now plays a central role in
turning large datasets into usable information. The firm believes its
long-standing data assets across asset management and other businesses will
accelerate the rollout of AI solutions.
“Generative AI has the power to do more than boost
efficiency. It can fundamentally transform financial services. Through our strategic
collaboration with OpenAI, we will combine Nomura’s extensive data assets and
deep expertise with state-of-the-art AI to deliver more advanced investment
advice and market analysis,” commented Kentaro Okuda, the President and Group CEO of Nomura Holdings.
“By doing so, we will provide clients with more
accessible and secure services, while also creating new revenue opportunities
beyond traditional business models,” he explained.
OpenAI also framed the deal as a step toward wider AI
adoption in finance. Tadao Nagasaki, President and CEO of OpenAI Japan GK, said that generative AI “is rapidly becoming a critical foundation for transforming
industries and society.” He added that the collaboration will help expand
operational capabilities and support new services.
Partnership Part of Broader Strategy
Nomura said the collaboration aligns with its broader
effort to merge human expertise with new technology. The bank plans to continue
developing AI-driven tools as it looks to address challenges in global markets
and expand the range of services it provides to clients.
AI is also gaining traction among online brokers as a
research tool. Last year, Firstrade launched FirstradeGPT, an AI-powered research and analysis tool aimed at assisting investors with financial
decision-making.
The platform was developed in collaboration with
FinChat.io, an investment research provider. It leverages artificial
intelligence to deliver detailed insights on global equities
Equities
Equities can be characterized as stocks or shares in a company that investors can buy or sell. When you buy a stock, you are in essence buying an equity, becoming a partial owner of shares in a specific company or fund.However, equities do not pay a fixed interest rate, and as such are not considered guaranteed income. As such, equity markets are often associated with risk.When a company issues bonds, it’s taking loans from buyers. When a company offers shares, on the other hand, it’s selling pa
Equities can be characterized as stocks or shares in a company that investors can buy or sell. When you buy a stock, you are in essence buying an equity, becoming a partial owner of shares in a specific company or fund.However, equities do not pay a fixed interest rate, and as such are not considered guaranteed income. As such, equity markets are often associated with risk.When a company issues bonds, it’s taking loans from buyers. When a company offers shares, on the other hand, it’s selling pa
Read this Term and
company-specific key performance indicators.
Meanwhile, OpenAI is reportedly considering an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, potentially
making it one of the largest public listings ever. The firm is said to be evaluating a
regulatory filing possibly as early as late 2026.
