Trump policies will have 'positive impact' on Japan markets: Nomura CEO

Kentaro Okuda says M&A boom shows 'change in mindset' among Japanese bosses

Big Japanese multinationals are less at risk from Donald Trump's proposed tariffs than it may seem, Nomura Group CEO Kentaro Okuda argues. (Photo by Manami Yamada)

SHIKO UEDA, Nikkei staff writer

January 9, 2025 04:35 JST

TOKYO -- Tax cuts and other policies proposed by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will be good for Japan's financial markets, Nomura Holdings President and Group CEO Kentaro Okuda said in an interview.

Okuda also touched on Japan's record merger and acquisition activity last year, saying there are many Japanese companies with attractive valuations.