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    From research and consulting to solution development and implementation, NRI strives to facilitate industry conversations through regular research aimed at problem solving and implementation of best practices.

NRI Financial Research Paper – Special Focus Reports

Japan's Asset Management Business 2012-2013 »
Dec. 20 2012

Chapter 1: Japanese investor trends Chapter 2: Asset management business's current state and asset management firms' management priorities Chapter 3: Market trends and product strategy by client segment

Credit Suisse (Japan) Limited Achieves Streamlined Business Operations with I-STAR/SC »
Oct. 18 2012

The Japan-based office branch of Credit Suisse, one of the world’s largest financial firms, found itself facing increased costs linked to outsourcing of its custody business operations. By implementing NRI’s...

Fund Distribution in Asia- A Growing Role for Asia Fund Managers Globally »
Sep. 07 2012

Nomura Research Institute and Strategic Insight have released their joint white paper on the topic, "Fund Distribution in Asia." The growth of mutual funds in Asia, characterized by the...

Middle-Office and Back-Office Outsourcing: Successful Lift Outs or Co-Sourcing Arrangements Hold Promise for Japanese Asset Management Firms »
Jun. 13 2012

As asset management firms spanning the globe continue to sharpen their focus on improving efficiency and turning fixed operational costs into variable costs,outsourcing back-office and middle-office functions remains an area...

Fund Distribution in Asia -A Gworing Role for Asia Fund Managers Globally »
Apr. 20 2012

Nomura Research Institute and Strategic Insight have released their joint white paper on the topic, "Fund Distribution in Asia." The growth of mutual funds in Asia, characterized by the...

Japan's Asset Management Business 2011/2012 »
Jan. 03 2012

Opportunities for New Entrants Still Exist in Japanese Asset Management This year’s research suggests that the asset management industry’s overall operating margin improved largely due to a regulatory change...

Japan's Asset Management Business 2010/2011 »
Apr. 12 2011

Japan’s Asset Management Business (JAMB) annual research report details Japanese investor trends, the current state of the asset management business and local market trends and product strategies. The findings...