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Establishment
【Industry First※2】U.S. Stock Market Trading Hours Trading Service Launch
In October 1999, the internet securities industry effectively started with the liberalization of stock trading commission fees.
[Industry First*2] Launch of trading tool "MARKETSPEED®"
Surpassed 150,000 securities accounts
Started point partnership with Rakuten, Inc.
Established Rakuten Investment Trust Management
Started IFA services
Surpassed 1 million comprehensive accounts
Launched smartphone trading app "iSPEED®"
Launched account linkage service "Money Bridge" with Rakuten Bank
Started NISA services
Surpassed 2 million comprehensive accounts
Started iDeCo services
Launched robo-advisor "Raku Wrap" services
[Industry First*2] Started "Point Investment" service with "Rakuten Points"
[Industry First*2] Launched "Rakuten Card" credit payment investment trust accumulation service
Started Tsumitate NISA services
Participated in "Rakuten Ichiba" SPU (Super Point Up Program)
Trading tool "MARKETSPEED II®" launch
Total of 3 million accounts opened
Rakuten Wallet service launched
Total of 5 million accounts opened
Robo-advisor "Easy Investment" service launched
Total of 8 million accounts opened
Rakuten Cash payment investment trust accumulation service launched
Establishment of Rakuten Securities Holdings
Total of 10 million accounts opened
Rakuten Securities Holdings will make executive changes effective October 1, 2026. Tomotaka Tohbayashi will newly become a director, while Seiichiro Sonoda, Shohei Yamazaki, and Shinichi Fujihira will step down. Under the new structure, Hiroshi Mikitani will serve as Chairman of the Board and Yuji Kusunoki as Representative Director and President.
Rakuten Securities Holdings announced changes to its directors and executive officers on March 30, 2026. Shohei Yamazaki and Ichiro Kono were newly appointed as directors, and changes were also made to the executive officer lineup. The new structure is scheduled to take effect on April 1, 2026.
Rakuten Securities Holdings invested in MONO Investment Co., Ltd. MONO Investment aims to build a neutral investment infrastructure connecting investors and financial institutions, providing asset management consulting and investment decision support services. The Rakuten Securities Holdings Group offers high-quality investment and asset-building services.
Rakuten Securities Holdings will change its executive structure effective January 1, 2026, with Katsunori Tsuiki newly appointed as Executive Officer. Hiroshi Mikitani will become Chairman of the Board, and Yuji Kusunoki will become President and Representative Director, with other executives also assuming new roles.
Rakuten Securities Holdings invested in the U.S. fintech company 24X. 24X aims to enable round-the-clock trading of U.S. stocks, and in 2024 it received SEC approval to offer 23-hour weekday trading, including overnight sessions. Rakuten Securities will contribute to expanding trading unconstrained by time-zone differences, meeting investors' diverse needs.
Rakuten Securities Holdings announced changes to its executive structure effective March 27, 2025. The announcement covered newly appointed directors, departing executives, and the new executive lineup.
Rakuten Securities Holdings decided to withdraw its application to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Going forward, the company plans to deepen its collaboration with Rakuten Group, Mizuho Securities, and others to enhance its business value.
Japan Alternative Market Co., Ltd. (JAX) was established to operate a proprietary trading system (PTS), raising capital from securities firms including Rakuten Securities Holdings. The company aims to launch its service within 2024 and plans to provide a flexible trading environment that meets individual investors' stock trading needs.
Rakuten Securities Holdings invested in asset manager Nakano Asset Management. Nakano focuses on long-term investing and the value of direct sales, and aims to develop its business in line with Financial Services Agency policies. Rakuten Securities supports individual asset building through its digital asset-building platform.
Rakuten Securities Holdings changed its executive structure effective April 1, 2024, appointing new executive officers and having some officers retire. The new structure also includes outside directors and outside corporate auditors.