Nomura Holdings Inc. $NMR, Japan's largest brokerage firm, has released impressive financial results for the last quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations. This news highlights the significant impact of market volatility on the performance of financial institutions, particularly against the backdrop of global economic changes.

Japanese investment bank Nomura Holdings $8604.T is embarking on its largest international expansion since its unsuccessful acquisition of Lehman Brothers' assets. The bank has agreed to acquire Macquarie Group's $MQG.AX public asset management business in the U.S. and Europe for $1.8 billion. This transaction significantly reshapes the investment landscape and opens new opportunities for the financial giant.