Akatsuki Honsha

Basic Information

Stock Code
8737
Industry
Securities and Commodity Futures Trading
Category Detail
Securities
Prefecture
Tokyo
Establishment Year
September 1950
Listing Year
February 2003
Official Website
https://www.akatsuki-fg.com/
TSE Information
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Overview

Akatsuki Honsha is a long-established securities holding company founded in 1950, with bases centered in Tokyo and Osaka, and operates as a regionally focused company that also engages in real estate business.

Current Situation

Akatsuki Honsha recorded consolidated sales of approximately 344 billion yen and operating profit of approximately 15 billion yen in the fiscal year ended 2020, expanding securities operations and real estate business mainly in Tokyo and Osaka. Its main subsidiary is Akatsuki Securities, which has strengths in domestic store-based securities services. Recently, it strengthened its foundation further by absorbing and merging Nakazumi Securities. It engages in legal intermediation for financial instruments trading and commodity futures trading, establishing a stable position in the industry. In terms of shareholder composition, it has investments from financial institutions such as SMBC Trust Bank, with a solid financial base. Moving forward, as a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market, it aims to expand its customer base and contribute to the regional economy. To respond to changes in the market environment, it is focusing on digitalization and expansion of financial products, pursuing sustainable growth.

Trivia

Interesting Facts

  • Roots in the 1878-founded Kurokawa Koichi Store, a long-established company.
  • Changed name from Akatsuki Financial Group in 2016.
  • Main subsidiary Akatsuki Securities was established in 1918, a historic securities firm.
  • Strengthened foundation in Shizuoka Prefecture by absorbing Nakazumi Securities.
  • Continued diversified financial business even after withdrawing from commodity futures trading.
  • SMBC Trust Bank is one of the major shareholders.
  • Listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market.
  • Provides diverse financial product intermediation services.
  • Actively promotes partnerships with regional financial institutions.
  • Head office located in HULIC Kobunacho Building.
  • History of share exchange for full subsidiary integration.
  • Focuses on nurturing young financial professionals.
  • Number of shareholders is on an increasing trend.
  • Flexibly responds to legal amendments in the financial industry.
  • Strengthening online trading services.

Hidden Connections

  • Akatsuki Securities strengthened Shizuoka foundation through absorption of Nakazumi Securities, impacting regional securities industry.
  • Capital ties with SMBC Trust Bank enhance external creditworthiness.
  • Stable head office environment secured through building lease agreement with Hulic Real Estate Group.
  • Smooth implementation of subsidiary integration within the group through share exchange.
  • Holding company structure transitioned from former Koyo Futures supports diversified management.
  • Adapted to market change from Tokyo Stock Exchange Second Section to Standard Market.
  • Pursuing synergy effects from financial product intermediation and real estate operations.
  • Strong connections with local SMEs for financial services.

Future Outlook

Growth Drivers

  • Deepening of regionally focused services
  • Promotion of digital transformation
  • Expansion of ESG investments and sustainability対応
  • Maximization of effects from Nakazumi Securities absorption
  • Strengthening of online trading platforms
  • Expansion of diverse financial product lineups
  • Expansion of customer base and strengthened corporate sales
  • Growth in quality-oriented real estate business
  • Expansion of financial education and seminar business
  • Adaptation to financial regulations and strengthened risk management

Strategic Goals

  • Establish as a leading player in regional securities industry
  • Maintain and improve customer satisfaction above 80%
  • Digital対応 for over 50% of financial product lineup
  • Expand ESG-related product sales to over 30% of total
  • Achieve 20% profit contribution rate from real estate management business
  • Increase annual seminar holdings to over 50
  • Triple the number of online trading customers
  • Continuous implementation of young financial talent nurturing programs
  • Company-wide introduction of sustainability certifications
  • Build growth foundation while maintaining financial stability

Business Segments

Securities Intermediation Services

Overview
Widely provides securities transaction intermediation and financial products to support investors' asset formation.
Competitiveness
Regionally focused customer service and flexible product proposals
Customers
  • Individual investors
  • Small and medium enterprises
  • Corporate customers
  • Trust banks
  • Institutional investors
  • Asset management companies
  • Securities exchanges
Products
  • Stock trading intermediation
  • Bond trading intermediation
  • Investment trust sales
  • Financial derivatives trading
  • Commodity futures trading intermediation
  • Foreign exchange intermediation

Commodity Futures Trading Intermediation

Overview
Supports customers' risk management through commodity futures trading intermediation and related services.
Competitiveness
Advanced intermediation services based on specialized expertise
Customers
  • Commodity producers
  • Commodity consumers
  • Speculators
  • Financial institutions
  • Trading companies
  • Intermediaries
Products
  • Commodity futures trading intermediation
  • Price hedging services
  • Risk management consulting

Real Estate Related Services

Overview
Provides added value through real estate management, operations, and sales intermediation.
Competitiveness
Regional network and investment judgment capabilities
Customers
  • Corporate owners
  • Individual investors
  • Real estate management companies
  • Developers
  • Financial institutions
Products
  • Real estate management
  • Sales intermediation
  • Asset management consulting

Financial Product Intermediation

Overview
Meets customer needs with intermediation services for various financial products.
Competitiveness
Flexible product proposals tailored to individual needs
Customers
  • High-net-worth individuals
  • SME owners
  • Insurance policyholders
Products
  • Life insurance
  • Non-life insurance
  • Loan product intermediation

Information Provision and Seminars

Overview
Supports improvement of customers' financial literacy through investor education and information provision.
Competitiveness
Extensive market knowledge and experienced instructors
Customers
  • Investors
  • Securities firms
  • Corporate customers
  • General customers
Products
  • Investment education seminars
  • Market analysis reports
  • Financial information services

Competitive Advantage

Strengths

  • Long-established regional securities network
  • Diverse financial product lineup
  • Stable financial base
  • Strength in store-based services
  • Business diversification through subsidiaries
  • High customer trust
  • Extensive financial product intermediation track record
  • Experienced management team
  • Transparency in consolidated accounting
  • Flexible customer response system
  • Synergy between securities and real estate
  • Support from financial institutions
  • Thorough compliance
  • Ongoing regional economic contributions
  • Expertise in commodity futures intermediation

Competitive Advantages

  • Possesses a solid customer base centered in Tokyo and Osaka
  • Able to concentrate management resources through holding company structure
  • Risk diversification through diversified businesses including commodity futures, securities, and real estate
  • Expanded sales areas and customer segments through absorption merger of Nakazumi Securities
  • Trust enhanced by investments from major financial institutions such as SMBC Trust Bank
  • Strong in store-based securities trading with enriched face-to-face services
  • Able to provide product lineups tailored to regional needs
  • Thorough compliance in line with Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
  • Improved convenience through introduction of online trading tools
  • Unique know-how in real estate management, sales, and investment
  • Comprehensive investor education and support system
  • Flexible product development capabilities corresponding to diversification of financial products
  • Strengthened trading with corporate customers including SMEs
  • Possesses industry-specific risk management know-how
  • Service deployment capabilities tailored to diverse customer segments

Threats

  • Profit pressure from low interest rate environment
  • Strengthening of legal regulations such as Financial Instruments and Exchange Act
  • Intensifying competition in the securities industry
  • Customer acquisition competition with major securities firms
  • Market contraction risk due to macroeconomic fluctuations
  • Customer outflow due to delay in digitalization
  • Liquidity risk of customer assets
  • Economic impacts such as COVID-19
  • Business suspension risk from system failures
  • Revenue fluctuation risk from market price changes
  • Decline in individual investors' investment appetite
  • Real estate market business cycle fluctuations

Innovations

2023: Completed Absorption Merger of Nakazumi Securities

Overview
Fully absorbed and merged Nakazumi Securities in December 2022, strengthening operational foundation.
Impact
Achieved expansion of sales areas and diversification of customer base.

2022: Online Trading Platform Renewal

Overview
Renewed trading tools to improve usability and convenience.
Impact
Contributed to improved customer satisfaction and acquisition of new customers.

2021: Development of Regionally Focused Financial Products

Overview
Began providing specialized financial products aimed at supporting regional industries.
Impact
Gained trust from regional customers and strengthened revenue base.

2024: Introduction of Real Estate Management System

Overview
Introduced AI-utilizing real estate management system to promote efficiency.
Impact
Reduced management costs and improved service quality.

2023: Expansion of Financial Knowledge Seminars

Overview
Expanded implementation of financial knowledge education seminars for customers.
Impact
Contributed to improved customer loyalty.

2024: Expansion of ESG-Compatible Products

Overview
Strengthened lineup of environmentally and socially considerate investment products.
Impact
Acquired new investor segments and improved social evaluation.

2020: Strengthening of Commodity Futures Trading Intermediation Services

Overview
Assigned specialized advisors and expanded customer services.
Impact
Contributed to improved reliability and increased trading volume.

2021: Promotion of Digital Transformation

Overview
Promoted digitalization inside and outside the company to achieve business efficiency.
Impact
Reduced operating costs and strengthened rapid response.

2022: Launch of Asset Preservation Services for Seniors

Overview
Developed products corresponding to asset inheritance needs of elderly customers.
Impact
Contributed to new customer development and revenue stabilization.

2023: Introduction of Risk Management Software

Overview
Introduced latest risk management tools to strengthen response to market fluctuations.
Impact
Contributed to risk reduction and thorough legal compliance.

Sustainability

  • Promotion of energy-saving in stores
  • Active support for regional financial education
  • Development and sales expansion of ESG investment products
  • CO2 reduction through establishment of remote work environment
  • Sustainable management through strengthened ties with local communities