Nomura Research Institute, a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the consulting services business, completed the acquisition of Australian Investment Exchange, a company engaged in purchase, sale, and brokerage of securities, from Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Financial terms were not disclosed. NRI will provide AUSIEX with the globally recognized securities transaction management system (I-STAR/GV) and other specialized system development and operations knowledge while investing in the development of new services, and strengthen the business base through actively promoting new relationships with strong external vendors, to play a pivotal role in Australia’s capital market infrastructure.