Nomura to buy Macquarie's U.S. and European public asset management business for $1.8 billion
1. Nomura will acquire Macquarie's North American and European public investments for $1.8 billion. 2. Deal expected to close by year-end, pending regulatory approvals and minimal financial impact. 3. Nomura aims to boost assets under management from $590 billion to $770 billion. 4. Collaboration on product distribution with Macquarie for U.S. wealth clients announced. 5. Transaction positions Nomura strategically in global asset management growth sector.