Nomura Taps OpenAI to Create AI-Driven Investment Advice and Market Insights
Nomura has stepped further into the AI race after signing a partnership with OpenAI to develop new investment tools, market-analysis systems and client services. The agreement marks one of the most direct moves by a major Japanese financial group to embed generative AI across its core businesses.
Bank to Adopt OpenAI Deep Research
Under the deal, Nomura will adopt OpenAI Deep Research and receive technical support as it builds new AI-powered services. The bank plans to combine its internal data with external datasets to deliver new forms of investment advice and analysis. It will deploy the tools while keeping its existing security and governance standards.
Nomura says generative AI now plays a central role in turning large datasets into usable information. The firm believes its long-standing data assets across asset management and other businesses will accelerate the rollout of AI solutions.
“Generative AI has the power to do more than boost efficiency. It can fundamentally transform financial services. Through our strategic collaboration with OpenAI, we will combine Nomura’s extensive data assets and deep expertise with state-of-the-art AI to deliver more advanced investment advice and market analysis,” commented Kentaro Okuda, the President and Group CEO of Nomura Holdings.
“By doing so, we will provide clients with more accessible and secure services, while also creating new revenue opportunities beyond traditional business models,” he explained.
OpenAI also framed the deal as a step toward wider AI adoption in finance. Tadao Nagasaki, President and CEO of OpenAI Japan GK, said that generative AI “is rapidly becoming a critical foundation for transforming industries and society.” He added that the collaboration will help expand operational capabilities and support new services.
Partnership Part of Broader Strategy
Nomura said the collaboration aligns with its broader effort to merge human expertise with new technology. The bank plans to continue developing AI-driven tools as it looks to address challenges in global markets and expand the range of services it provides to clients.
AI is also gaining traction among online brokers as a research tool. Last year, Firstrade launched FirstradeGPT, an AI-powered research and analysis tool aimed at assisting investors with financial decision-making.
The platform was developed in collaboration with FinChat.io, an investment research provider. It leverages artificial intelligence to deliver detailed insights on global equities and company-specific key performance indicators.
Meanwhile, OpenAI is reportedly considering an initial public offering that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, potentially making it one of the largest public listings ever. The firm is said to be evaluating a regulatory filing possibly as early as late 2026.