Nomura launches Asian and global funds

Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. of Tokyo today announced the launch of Nomura Partners Funds Inc., a group of mutual funds with an Asian and global focus.
JAN 14, 2009
Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. of Tokyo today announced the launch of Nomura Partners Funds Inc., a group of mutual funds with an Asian and global focus. Nomura Asset Management USA Inc. of New York will be the investment adviser for the nine funds, including the $186 million Japan Fund (SJPNX), formerly managed by Fidelity Investments of Boston. Nomura took over management of the fund Nov. 1. Other funds in the group include the Asia Pacific ex Japan Fund (NPAAX), the India Fund (NPIAX), the Global Alpha Equity Fund (NPGAX), the Global Emerging Markets Fund (NPEAX), the Global Equity Income Fund (NPWAX), the Greater China Fund (NPCAX), the International 130/30 Equity Fund (NPLAX) and the International Equity Fund (NPQAX). “Nomura Asset Management and the board of directors of Nomura Partners Funds Inc. are very happy to bring their expertise to creating this unique family of funds,” Shigeru Shinohara, president and chief executive of Nomura Asset Management USA, said in a statement. “We believe Nomura Partners Funds will provide investors with additional investment choices in global regions that can provide significant opportunities for wealth creation.”

Latest News

Bluespring Wealth snaps up $1.1B New Jersey RIA in fifth deal of 2026
Bluespring Wealth snaps up $1.1B New Jersey RIA in fifth deal of 2026

Synthesis Wealth Planning brings a fivefold asset growth story and a recently merged practice to the Bluespring fold.

Clients expect to know if you use AI, but don’t realize that their portfolios are likely exposed
Clients expect to know if you use AI, but don’t realize that their portfolios are likely exposed

Janus Henderson Investors research reveals demand for transparency, but lack of awareness of AI’s prevalence in the corporate world.

Retirement dream looking more like a luxury as cost-of-living squeezes savings
Retirement dream looking more like a luxury as cost-of-living squeezes savings

New research reveals rising expenses, forced early exits, and a widening gap between how long people live and how long their money lasts.

Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, Brighton Jones raid the talent pool
Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, Brighton Jones raid the talent pool

Firms continue their quest to attract and retain the best advisor teams.

Most advisors say AI portfolio construction is worth $500 a month
Most advisors say AI portfolio construction is worth $500 a month

A survey from TacticalMind AI found 69% of advisors say a high-quality AI platform that makes investment recommendations and constructs portfolios is worth $500 monthly, while research-only tools are valued closer to $250.

SPONSORED Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human

As technical expertise becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors who can integrate strategy, relationships, and specialized expertise into a cohesive client experience will define the next era of wealth management

SPONSORED Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm

Growth may get the headlines, but in my experience, longevity is earned through structure, culture, and discipline