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A New Era of Proxy Voting in Japan

In an outstanding partnership, Monex Securities and Broadridge Financial Solutions have unveiled Japan's first-ever proxy voting service tailored for American stocks. This innovative offering allows individual investors in Japan to exercise their voting rights directly on U.S. stock holdings, addressing a long-standing challenge faced by these investors. By utilizing Broadridge's secure platform, Monex Securities clients can now participate in virtual shareholder meetings, access shareholder meeting materials online, and vote on issues pertaining to U.S. publicly-listed companies.

When companies hold shareholder meetings, investors who hold shares as of a specified date will receive notifications via their registered email addresses. This feature enhances engagement for Monex Securities clients, moving Japanese investment practices closer to the advanced standards of corporate governance that prioritize individual shareholders' rights.

Comments from the Executives

Akio Jitsukane, Executive Officer at Monex Securities

"We take immense pride in being able to provide this groundbreaking proxy voting service for U.S. stocks as Japan's first online securities firm. Our commitment to democratizing finance is symbolized in this initiative, which introduces tools previously unavailable to individual investors in Japan. We aim to create a new shareholding experience that empowers our clients."

David Lanekers, President for Asia Pacific at Broadridge

"It is a great pleasure to support this initiative by Monex Securities, a market-leading and innovative firm, in advancing the democratization and digitization of corporate governance in Japan. Monex's leadership in empowering individual investors aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance governance and transparency through technology. Through our collaboration, we aim to establish new benchmarks for investor engagement, enabling Monex clients to engage actively with corporate governance in their U.S. stock portfolios."

About Monex Securities

Founded in April 1999 through a joint venture between Daisuke Matsumoto and Sony Corporation, Monex Securities has emerged as a comprehensive online brokerage offering a wide array of services and advanced AI-driven solutions. The name 'MONEX' reflects the philosophy of designing future money management approaches for clients. Starting January 2024, Monex Securities plans to collaborate with NTT Docomo to tailor financial services to individual customer life stages.

In addition to competitive trading fees, Monex Securities offers a regular purchase service for U.S. stocks, after-hours trading options, and various order types. For those making their U.S. stock trading debut, cashback programs and fee reimbursements are also available for specific U.S. ETFs. To explore more about U.S. stock services, visit Monex U.S. Stocks.

Important Trading Information: Investors should be aware that products offered by Monex Securities may carry risks of principal loss due to price fluctuations. Please ensure that you read the contractual documents and prospectus carefully before investing.

Monex Securities is registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Financial Instruments Business Operator No. 165) and is a member of various financial associations.

About Broadridge

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) is a leading technology firm dedicated to supporting its clients and the financial services industry with renowned expertise and transformative technology. The company enhances operational resilience and uplifts performance through improved investment, governance, and communication. With over 7 billion communications processed annually on its technology and operations platform and average daily transactions exceeding $10 trillion in securities, Broadridge is recognized as a 'Great Place to Work®' and operates in 21 countries with more than 14,000 employees. For more information, visit Broadridge Japan.