🇯🇵💼🌍 Nomura Buys Macquarie’s U.S. & EU Asset Units in $1.8B Deal to Expand West 🔹 Summary: Nomura will acquire Macquarie’s public asset management businesses in the U.S. and Europe for A$2.8 billion ($1.80 billion), gaining immediate exposure to key Western markets and diversified investment capabilities. The deal includes equities, fixed income, and multi-asset teams, while Macquarie retains its Australian public investments arm and pivots toward expanding its alternatives platform. 🔹 Key Points: • The acquisition expands Nomura’s global footprint with scale across U.S. and European markets. • Nomura will fully absorb investment teams, assets, platforms, and offices to ensure continuity. • Macquarie will keep its Australian public markets business and grow its alternatives focus. • Both firms will collaborate on investment products and distribution. • The $1.8B cash deal signals strategic global asset management consolidation. @CMEActiveTrader Tickers Of Interest: $6J $6A $ZN Tickers Of Interest: $USD $JPY $AUD $EUFN $IXG $NMR $MQG. AX