Nomura International will start direct trading in equities on Oslo Brs and Oslo Axess from 16 March 2009.
Nomura is the first Japanese member on Oslo Brs and Oslo Axess, and will trade in Oslo from its London location. Nomura acquired Lehman Brothers Europe, Middle East, Asian investment banking and equities businesses in 2008. Nomura have now decided to start direct trading in Oslo.
The number of members on Oslo Axess is 48, including Nomura.
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