TOKYO -- Nomura Holdings, the largest Japanese securities company by revenue, is facing questions about its cost structure after a disappointing earnings report.
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Takumi Kitamura, Nomura's chief financial officer: "Inflation has been a drag on costs." (Photo by Yoichi Iwata)
TOKYO -- Nomura Holdings, the largest Japanese securities company by revenue, is facing questions about its cost structure after a disappointing earnings report.