Putting Asset Management Advice into Practice and Supporting Medium- to Long-Term Wealth Building
First written in FY2016. 17 of 38 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: FY2026.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2018: 1 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
6 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2026AdvancedAnnual report
「As market conditions improved, we continued promoting portfolio-based sales centered on Mito Fund Wrap, investment trusts and high-quality Japanese and US stocks to meet customers’ diverse needs. As a result, assets under custody at the end of the fiscal year reached ¥1.7846 trillion, including ¥1.0311 trillion in equities, while combined investment trust and Mito Fund Wrap balances reached ¥643.9 billion, all at record-high levels for the company.」
We continued portfolio-based sales involving fund wraps, investment trusts and high-quality Japanese and US stocks. Assets under custody reached ¥1.7846 trillion, while combined investment trust and fund wrap balances reached a record ¥643.9 billion. - FY2025AdvancedAnnual report
「To meet customers’ diverse needs, we continued promoting portfolio-based sales centered on fund wraps, investment trusts and high-quality Japanese and US stocks. As a result, our assets under custody grew steadily to more than ¥1.4 trillion at the end of the fiscal year.」
We continued portfolio-based sales combining fund wraps, investment trusts and high-quality Japanese and US stocks, bringing assets under custody to more than ¥1.4 trillion. - FY2025-H1Continued focus on investment trust sales; decline in sales due to market volatilityAnnual report
「Although we focused on selling investment trusts investing in sustainably growing US companies, high-quality companies listed on financial instruments exchanges worldwide, mainly in the US, and semiconductor-related companies listed on exchanges in Japan and other countries, sales value declined because the equity markets became unstable from August to September.」
Although we focused on selling investment trusts investing in US growth companies, high-quality companies worldwide and semiconductor-related companies as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, sales value declined as markets became unstable from August to September. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「To meet customers’ diverse needs, we promoted portfolio-based sales centered on fund wraps, investment trusts and high-quality Japanese and US stocks. As a result, our assets under custody grew steadily to more than ¥1.4 trillion at the end of the fiscal year.」
We promoted portfolio-based sales combining fund wraps, investment trusts and high-quality Japanese and US stocks, bringing assets under custody to more than ¥1.4 trillion. - FY2024-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in mid-cap stocks listed on Indian exchanges, shares of sustainably growing US companies, and Japanese equities with high expected dividend yields, with the objective of growing investment trust assets through active management. Other fees received amounted to ¥2.925 billion (112.2% of the year-earlier level), owing mainly to increases in fund wrap fees and investment trust administration fees.」
Sales of investment trusts investing in Indian mid-cap stocks, US growth companies and high-dividend stocks were strong, advancing the revenue contribution from support for asset formation through investment trusts and fund wraps. - FY2024-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥1.450 billion (119.2% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in mid-cap stocks listed on Indian exchanges, investment trusts actively managed to grow their assets by investing in high-dividend-yielding Japanese stocks, and investment trusts focusing on Japanese companies with strong technological capabilities or brands and prospects for global growth. Other fees received amounted to ¥1.901 billion (108.5%), due mainly to increases in fund wrap fees and investment trust agency fees.」
Investment trust sales were strong as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, particularly for funds investing in Indian mid-cap stocks, high-dividend stocks and Japanese companies. Fund wrap fees and investment trust administration fees also increased. - FY2024-Q1Increase in investment trust sales and related feesAnnual report
「Handling fees for public offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, which consist mainly of investment trust sales commissions, amounted to ¥678 million (122.2% of the year-earlier level). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in mid-cap stocks listed on Indian exchanges, investment trusts actively managed to grow their assets by investing in Japanese equities with high expected dividend yields, and investment trusts investing in shares of companies worldwide expected to achieve strong growth through advances and applications of AI. 」
We focused on investment trust sales, and sales commissions for investment trusts investing in Indian mid-cap stocks, high-dividend stocks and AI-related companies increased to 122.2% of the year-earlier level. - FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「By recommending diversified investments and medium- to long-term holdings, fund wrap assets under custody at the end of the fiscal year reached their highest level since 2015, when we set out our management vision. From 1 April 2022, we also began offering the Inheritance Recipient Designation Service, an asset succession rider, as a new fund wrap service.」
Fund wrap assets under custody reached their highest level since 2015 through the recommendation of diversified investments and medium- to long-term holdings. We also began offering the Inheritance Recipient Designation Service, an asset succession rider, to address both asset management and asset succession needs. - FY2023-Q3Continued decline in investment trust sales and fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Handling fees for public offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, which consist mainly of investment trust sales commissions, amounted to ¥1.738 billion (76.3% of the year-earlier level). Although we focused on selling investment trusts investing in global US dollar-denominated equities and bonds, shares of sustainably growing US companies, and shares of global cybersecurity companies, sales value declined as investment conditions worsened. Other fees received amounted to ¥2.607 billion (93.1% of the year-earlier level), owing mainly to declines in fund wrap remuneration and investment trust administration fees.」
Although we focused on selling investment trusts investing in US dollar-denominated equities and bonds, US growth companies, and cybersecurity-related companies to support medium- to long-term asset formation, sales commissions declined to 76.3% of the year-earlier level. Other fees received, including fund wrap remuneration, also fell to 93.1% of the year-earlier level. - FY2023-Q2Decline in investment trust sales and fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥1.217 billion (81.5% of the prior-year period). Although the company focused on selling investment trusts investing in US dollar-denominated global shares and bonds, sustainably growing US companies, and global cybersecurity-related companies, sales declined as the investment environment deteriorated. Other fees received amounted to ¥1.752 billion (95.0%), due mainly to declines in fund wrap fees and investment trust agency fees.」
Although we focused on investment trust sales as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, sales commissions declined to 81.5% of the year-earlier level. Other fees received, including fund wrap fees, also fell to 95.0% of the year-earlier level. - FY2023-Q1Decline in investment trust sales and fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Handling fees for public offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, which consist mainly of investment trust sales commissions, amounted to ¥555 million (71.3% of the year-earlier level). Although we focused on selling investment trusts that invest in sustainably growing US companies, global US dollar-denominated equities and bonds, and shares of global cybersecurity companies, sales value declined as investment conditions worsened. Other fees received amounted to ¥864 million (96.0% of the year-earlier level), owing mainly to declines in investment trust administration fees and fund wrap fees.」
Although we focused on selling investment trusts investing in US growth companies, US dollar-denominated equities and bonds, and cybersecurity-related companies as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, sales commissions declined to 71.3% of the year-earlier level. Other fees received, including fund wrap fees, also fell to 96.0% of the year-earlier level. - FY2022AdvancedAnnual report
「As a primarily face-to-face firm serving affluent customers whose profile differs from that of online brokerage customers, we will contribute to creating value and realizing our customers’ prosperous futures by pursuing their best interests and providing services suited to them.」
We clarified our face-to-face services for affluent customers as the provision of financial services tailored to their life plans and best interests. Fund wrap assets under custody reached ¥124.4 billion, while investment trust balances reached ¥284.1 billion. - FY2022-Q3Continued increase in investment trust and fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥2.278 billion (102.4% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in shares of global AI-related companies, sustainably growing US companies, and Japanese growth companies. Other fees received amounted to ¥2.801 billion (130.4%), due mainly to increases in investment trust agency fees and fund wrap compensation.」
Investment trust sales, which serve as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, were strong, and other fees received, including investment trust administration fees and fund wrap remuneration, also increased year on year. - FY2022-Q2Increase in investment trust sales and fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥1.494 billion (103.4% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in shares of global AI-related companies, sustainably growing US companies, and Japanese growth companies. Other fees received amounted to ¥1.844 billion (133.7%), due mainly to increases in investment trust agency fees and fund wrap compensation.」
Investment trust sales, which serve as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, were strong, and other fees received, including investment trust administration fees and fund wrap remuneration, also increased. - FY2022-Q1Increase in investment trust sales and fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥778 million (124.9% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in shares of global AI-related companies, sustainably growing US companies, and high-quality growth companies from a long-term perspective. Other fees received amounted to ¥901 million (138.8%), due mainly to increases in investment trust agency fees and fund wrap fees.」
Investment trust sales, which serve as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, were strong, and other fees received, including fund wrap fees, also increased. - FY2021AdvancedAnnual report
「We contribute to customers’ asset formation through a core-satellite strategy that places fund wraps or stability-focused investment trusts at the center of their portfolios.」
We continued the core-satellite strategy, and fund wrap assets under custody reached ¥113.2 billion at 31 March 2021. - FY2021-Q3Strong investment trust sales; decline in fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥2.224 billion (146.6% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in shares of global AI-related companies, sustainably growing US companies, and high-quality growth companies from a long-term perspective. Other fees received amounted to ¥2.148 billion (97.7%), due mainly to declines in investment trust agency fees and fund wrap fees.」
Investment trust sales were strong as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, but other fees received, including fund wrap fees and investment trust administration fees, declined year on year. - FY2021-Q2Strong investment trust sales; decline in fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥1.445 billion (168.2% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts that invest in shares of global AI-related companies, sustainably growing US companies, and high-quality growth companies from a long-term perspective. Other fees received amounted to ¥1.379 billion (94.7%), due mainly to declines in investment trust agency fees and fund wrap fees.」
Investment trust sales were strong as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, but other fees received, including fund wrap fees and investment trust administration fees, declined year on year. - FY2021-Q1Strong investment trust sales; decline in fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥623 million (165.0% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts that invest in shares of sustainably growing US companies and global AI-related companies. Other fees received amounted to ¥649 million (89.8%), due mainly to declines in fund wrap fees and investment trust agency fees.」
Investment trust sales were strong as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, but other fees received, including fund wrap fees and investment trust administration fees, declined year on year. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In October 2019, we lowered the minimum contract amount from the previous ¥5 million to ¥3 million.」
The minimum fund wrap contract amount was lowered from ¥5 million to ¥3 million to expand access to asset-formation support. Assets under custody also temporarily exceeded ¥100 billion, reaching ¥91.2 billion at the fiscal year-end. - FY2020-Q3Continued decline in investment trust sales and fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Handling commissions for offerings, secondary offerings, solicitation of sales to specified investors and related activities, consisting mainly of mutual fund sales commissions, amounted to ¥1,517 million, or 95.6% year on year. Although the Company focused on selling mutual funds investing in U.S. equities and global assets, sales declined as the investment environment deteriorated. Other commissions received amounted to ¥2,199 million, or 89.5%, due mainly to decreases in fund wrap fees and mutual fund agency fees.」
Although we are focusing on investment trust sales as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, sales value declined because of worsening investment conditions. Fund wrap fees and investment trust administration fees also declined. - FY2020-Q2Continued decline in mutual fund sales commissions and fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Handling commissions for offerings, secondary offerings, solicitation of sales to specified investors and related activities, consisting mainly of mutual fund sales commissions, amounted to ¥859 million, or 67.6% year on year. Although the Company focused on selling mutual funds investing in U.S. equities and owner-managed companies, sales declined as the investment environment deteriorated. Other commissions received amounted to ¥1,457 million, or 89.8%, due mainly to decreases in fund wrap fees and mutual fund agency fees.」
Although we are focusing on investment trust sales as a means of supporting medium- to long-term asset formation, sales value declined because of worsening investment conditions. Fund wrap fees and investment trust administration fees also declined. - FY2020-Q1Decline in investment trust sales and fund wrap-related feesAnnual report
「Handling commissions for offerings, secondary offerings, solicitation of sales to specified investors and related activities, consisting mainly of mutual fund sales commissions, amounted to ¥377 million, or 53.8% year on year. Although the Company focused on selling mutual funds investing in U.S. equities, shares of leading Japanese and Asian companies, and companies whose management effectively constituted the principal shareholders, sales declined as the investment environment deteriorated. Other commissions received amounted to ¥723 million, or 91.3%, due mainly to decreases in fund wrap fees and mutual fund agency fees.」
Although we continued to focus on investment trust sales, income from sales commissions and fund wrap and investment trust administration fees declined. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「Fund wrap assets under custody have been building steadily, bringing assets under custody as of 31 March 2019 to ¥88.9 billion, an increase of ¥17.2 billion (+24.1%) from ¥71.6 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year, achieving the FY2018 target of ¥87.0 billion.」
Fund wrap assets under custody reached ¥88.9 billion, exceeding the ¥87.0 billion target. We held seminars on long-term, globally diversified investing, provided after-sales support, and introduced a discount program for long-term holdings, while net growth in investment trust balances was negative as worsening market conditions led to more cancellations. - FY2019-Q3Continued decline in investment trust sales commissions; increase in fees related to fund wraps and other productsAnnual report
「Handling commissions for offerings, secondary offerings, solicitation of sales to specified investors and related activities, consisting mainly of mutual fund sales commissions, amounted to ¥1,587 million, or 67.4% year on year. Although the Company focused on selling mutual funds investing in global AI-related companies, companies engaged in businesses involving healthy older people and nursing care, and Japanese small- and mid-cap stocks, sales declined as the investment environment deteriorated. Other commissions received amounted to ¥2,457 million, or 114.8%, due mainly to increases in fund wrap fees and mutual fund agency fees.」
Although we continued to focus on investment trust sales, sales commissions declined, while fund wrap fees and investment trust administration fees increased. - FY2019-Q2Decline in investment trust sales; increase in fees related to fund wraps and other productsAnnual report
「Handling commissions for offerings, secondary offerings, solicitation of sales to specified investors and related activities, consisting mainly of mutual fund sales commissions, amounted to ¥1,270 million, or 86.2% year on year. Although the Company focused on selling mutual funds investing in global AI-related companies, companies engaged in businesses involving healthy older people and nursing care, and Japanese micro-cap stocks, sales declined as the investment environment deteriorated. Other commissions received amounted to ¥1,622 million, or 117.9%, due mainly to increases in fund wrap fees and mutual fund agency fees.」
Although we focused on investment trust sales, sales value declined, while fund wrap fees and investment trust administration fees increased. - FY2019-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Fund wraps combine 9 investment trusts to provide globally diversified investments, so fees relative to assets under custody fluctuate with investment performance and currency movements. Sales, however, are not significantly affected by investment performance, and assets under custody are growing steadily.」
The disclosure describes the structure of global diversification through 9 investment trusts, the fact that sales are not significantly affected by investment performance, and the steady growth in assets. Other fees received, including fund wrap fees, reached 119.6% of the year-earlier level. - FY2018AdvancedAnnual report
「Fund wrap assets under custody have been building steadily, bringing assets under custody as of 31 March 2018 to ¥71.6 billion, an increase of ¥15.6 billion (+28%) from ¥56.0 billion at the end of the previous fiscal year, putting us on track to achieve the final-year target of ¥87.0 billion.」
Fund wrap assets under custody increased by ¥15.6 billion, or 28%, from ¥56.0 billion to ¥71.6 billion. We also held educational seminars on long-term, globally diversified investing and provided after-sales support, resulting in higher fees related to investment trusts and fund wraps. - FY2018-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥2.354 billion (143.5% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in Japanese small- and mid-cap stocks, Australian high-dividend stocks and global AI-related companies. Other fees received amounted to ¥2.140 billion (120.6%), due mainly to increases in fund wrap fees and investment trust agency fees.」
Sales of investment trusts investing in Japanese small- and mid-cap stocks, Australian high-dividend stocks and global AI-related companies were strong, with transaction fees reaching 143.5% of the prior-year period and other fees received reaching 120.6%. - FY2018-Q2AdvancedAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥1.474 billion (138.1% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in Australian high-dividend stocks, Japanese small- and mid-cap stocks, and global AI-related companies. Other fees received amounted to ¥1.376 billion (117.5%), due mainly to increases in fund wrap fees and investment trust agency fees.」
Investment trust sales were strong, with transaction fees reaching 138.1% of the prior-year period, while other fees received reached 117.5% due mainly to increases in fund wrap fees and other items. - FY2018-Q1AdvancedAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥660 million (143.1% of the prior-year period). This reflected strong sales of investment trusts investing in Australian high-dividend stocks and other assets, global AI-related companies, and Japanese small- and mid-cap stocks. Other fees received amounted to ¥662 million (113.4%), due mainly to increases in fund wrap fees and investment trust agency fees.」
Investment trust sales fees were 143.1% of the prior-year period, while other fees received were 113.4%. The disclosure cites strong sales of investment trusts investing in Australian high-dividend stocks, global AI-related companies and Japanese small- and mid-cap stocks, as well as an increase in fund wrap fees. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「The company will enhance its fund wrap and recommended fund offerings, strengthen its ability to provide information in response to customers’ needs for share trading, and improve its asset management advisory skills, thereby strengthening its solicitation and sales framework to support customers’ medium- to long-term asset building.」
The company continues to support asset building through fund wraps, recommended funds, information provision and advisory skills. It states that fund wrap compensation increased, while investment trust sales declined. - FY2017-Q3RestatedAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥1.640 billion (63.0% of the prior-year period). Although the company focused on selling investment trusts investing in Australian real estate and infrastructure-related stocks, Japanese micro-cap stocks, and US small- and mid-cap growth stocks, sales declined as the investment environment deteriorated. Other fees received amounted to ¥1.774 billion (93.6%), as an increase in fund wrap compensation was offset by declines in investment trust agency fees and other items.」
The company continued to focus on investment trust sales, and fund wrap compensation increased, but investment trust sales declined to 63.0% of the prior-year period due to deterioration in the investment environment. - FY2017-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「Fees for handling offerings, secondary offerings, solicitations for sales to specified investors and other transactions, consisting primarily of investment trust sales fees, amounted to ¥1.067 billion (58.3% of the prior-year period). Although the company focused on selling investment trusts investing in US small- and mid-cap growth stocks, Japanese micro-cap stocks, and companies with a track record of consecutive dividend increases, sales declined as the investment environment deteriorated.」
The company reiterated its focus on investment trust sales, but sales declined to 58.3% of the prior-year period due to deterioration in the investment environment. - FY2017-Q1RestatedAnnual report
「Although the company focused on selling investment trusts investing in US small- and mid-cap growth stocks and Japanese companies with a track record of consecutive dividend increases, sales declined as the investment environment deteriorated.」
The company stated that it continued to focus on investment trust sales, but sales declined due to deterioration in the investment environment. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「The company will enhance its fund wrap and recommended fund offerings, strengthen its ability to provide information in response to customers’ needs for share trading, and improve its asset management advisory skills, thereby strengthening its solicitation and sales framework to support customers’ medium- to long-term asset building.」
Fund wraps, recommended funds, information provision and advisory skills are cited as specific means of implementation.