Rothschild Taps Ex-Daiwa Banker to Bolster Japan Expansion

  • Yuichi Akai joins Rothschild as vice-chair in Japan on Monday
  • Rothschild is investing in Japan for long-term growth

The building which houses the Rothschild & Co. office in Paris, France.

Photographer: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg
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Rothschild & Co. named Daiwa Securities Group Inc.’s former co-head of investment banking as vice-chair for Japan to strengthen its business in the country.

The French investment bank hired Yuichi Akai to expand its Japan business and grow its team in the country, according to a statement from the bank on Monday.