Nomura CEO apologizes and takes pay cut after former employee charged with attempted murder

Nomura's CEO, Kentaro Okuda, has apologized and taken a 30% pay cut after a former employee was charged with attempted murder and robbery. The employee allegedly drugged an elderly couple and set their house on fire in July. In response to the incident, nine senior managers also accepted pay cuts. Nomura announced new measures to enhance client safety, including increased supervision during home visits and revised employee evaluations. The former employee, who worked in wealth management, was dismissed in August. Despite the scandal, there have been few account closures, and Nomura continues to focus on expanding its wealth management business.