Japan's Nomura posts record annual profit and can ride choppy market, says CFO

Nomura’s Q4 net profit jumped 27% YoY to ¥72 billion, marking record full-year earnings.

Market volatility widened trading margins, driving an 82% YoY rise in wholesale division income.

Investment and wealth management divisions hit record revenues; announced a ¥60 billion share buyback.

Agreed to acquire Macquarie’s US/EU asset management arm for $1.8 billion—their largest overseas deal since 2008.