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SMBC Nikko Executives Convicted in Major Stock Manipulation Scandal

7/22/2025

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Five former executives of SMBC Nikko Securities were convicted by the Tokyo District Court for manipulating stock prices from 2019 to 2021. They received suspended prison sentences for breaching financial laws. This scandal, unveiled in early 2022, resulted in hefty regulatory penalties and significant financial losses for the brokerage, a key player in Japan's banking sector.

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Five former executives of SMBC Nikko Securities were convicted by the Tokyo District Court for manipulating stock prices from 2019 to 2021. They received suspended prison sentences for breaching financial laws. This scandal, unveiled in early 2022, resulted in hefty regulatory penalties and significant financial losses for the brokerage, a key player in Japan's banking sector.