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Based on my thorough research and experience with regulated asset management firms like Nomura Asset Management, I haven’t found specific information on the maximum leverage offered for major forex pairs through publicly available sources. From what I have gathered, Nomura Asset Management is primarily focused on institutional investment and diversified asset management, operating under stringent regulations in Japan and holding a Retail Forex License from the Financial Services Agency (FSA). Japanese regulation is known for its conservatism regarding leverage, especially for retail clients, and typically imposes much lower leverage caps compared to offshore brokers. In my experience, firms like Nomura usually prioritize stable, long-term investment strategies, particularly in products such as fixed income, multi-asset, and smart beta, rather than high-leverage forex trading. Leverage in such asset classes is often lower or not relevant at all, as these strategies are aimed at risk management and sustainable returns rather than aggressive speculation. For example, their fixed income and alternative strategies tend to use little or no leverage, focusing on capital preservation. Given these points, if access to high leverage for major forex pairs is your main criterion, Nomura may not align with that specific trading need. I personally prefer taking a conservative approach and seek out full regulatory transparency, and in this regard, Nomura’s cautious leverage practices and strong regulatory status do provide confidence, but I would contact them directly for any precise numbers if leverage is a critical factor for your decisions.