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Citi Bolsters Japan M&A with Top Nomura Hire
1 Oct
Summary
- Citigroup appointed Hajime Higuchi, a former Nomura banker, to lead M&A in Japan.
- The move signifies Citigroup's strategic effort to expand its dealmaking operations in Japan.
- Higuchi's appointment is effective as of Thursday, joining Citigroup's Tokyo securities subsidiary.
Citigroup Inc. has recently appointed Hajime Higuchi, formerly of Nomura Holdings Inc., to lead its mergers and acquisitions division in Japan. This strategic hiring underscores Citigroup's commitment to enhancing its dealmaking capabilities within the Japanese financial landscape.
Higuchi's tenure officially commenced on Thursday, with his integration into Citigroup's securities subsidiary located in Tokyo. The appointment is expected to invigorate the bank's efforts to secure and execute significant M&A transactions in the region.