Accolades

Major awards and recognitions

We won the following honors as tokens of our endeavors stated above.

Received the highest rating of "3 Stars" from the HDI Benchmark in the "Customer Service" and "Web Support" categories

In the 2026 HDI Benchmark, which is provided by HDI-Japan, the Japanese branch of HDI, the world’s largest membership association in the support services industry, we received the highest rating of 3-Star in the two categories of “Customer Service” and “Web Support.”

We received a '3-Star' rating in the 'Customer Service' category for the fifth consecutive year, bringing our total to ten wins in that category. Additionally, we achieved our fourth consecutive win in the 'Web Support' category, also totaling ten wins overall in that category.

HDI

It is the world’s largest membership association created for the IT support services industry.

HDI operates around its members, is vendor-neutral, and promotes human networking and information sharing. HDI has more than 50,000 members worldwide, many of the global corporations ranked high in the list of U.S. business magazine Fortune, and these members belong to 100 regional chapters worldwide.

The Company was again selected as a constituent of two leading ESG indices: the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan index and the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index.

In 2026, the Company was again selected as a constituent of two leading ESG indices: the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan index and the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. Created by global index provider FTSE Russell, these benchmarks feature Japanese companies with outstanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. Both serve as key passive investment benchmarks for the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world's largest public pension fund. This achievement marks our fourth consecutive year in the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan index and our fifth consecutive year in the FTSE JPX Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index. We believe this sustained recognition reflects our robust corporate governance framework and our unwavering commitment to diverse sustainability initiatives.

Acquisition of the "R&I Customer-Oriented Financial Sales Company Evaluation"

In March 2026, Tokai Tokyo Securities Co., Ltd. earned the “FD Mark” on the “R&I Customer-Oriented Financial Sales Company Evaluation(*) ” conducted by Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I). The “R&I Customer-Oriented Financial Sales Company Evaluation” is a method for assessing, from a neutral third-party perspective, the policies adopted and the actual status of their achievements thereof by financial institutions, such as banks and securities companies, with reference to how well they adhere to the principle of customer orientation in selling financial products. Tokai Tokyo Securities has established the “Customer-Oriented Business Operations Policy” and continues to operate its business sincerely and fairly from the customers’ viewpoint, placing top priority on its customers’ interests and intentions.

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The R&I Customer-Oriented Financial Sales Company Evaluation represents R&I’s opinion regarding customer-oriented business practices in investment trust sales and does not constitute a statement of fact. The evaluation is based on information obtained from sources deemed sufficiently reliable; however, R&I does not independently verify the accuracy or completeness of such information. This evaluation does not constitute a recommendation to purchase, sell, or hold any specific financial products, nor does it guarantee future performance.

Encouraging More Physical Exercises

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings has been recognized as a company that promotes employee sports activities, contributes to regional sports, and hires athletes. As a result of these initiatives, we were certified by the Japan Sports Agency as a “Sports Yell Company 2026” and by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as a “Tokyo Sports Promotion Company for FY2025,” marking our seventh consecutive year of recognition for both programs.

For the Sports Yell Company program, we have also earned the Silver designation, which is awarded to companies that have been certified continuously for seven years or more. Our continued recognition reflects initiatives such as sports-related support under the Humanity Enhancement Program, which encourages employees’ voluntary challenges, support for in-house sports clubs, and walking events that promote employees’ health maintenance and improvement.

We will continue to actively support a wide range of initiatives that encourage our employees’ engagement in sports.

Qualified as an "Excellent Health Management Corporation 2026 (Large Enterprise Category)"

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings has been certified as an “Excellent Health Management Corporation” for the seventh consecutive year by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Conference.

The Excellent Health Management Corporation Certification Program recognizes large and small corporations that demonstrate outstanding health management practices, based on initiatives addressing regional health challenges and health promotion efforts led by the Japan Health Conference.

We will continue to proactively implement initiatives to create a working environment where employees can remain healthy, engaged, and work actively over the long term.

Earned a score of "B" from CDP for our efforts dealing with climate change

Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings has received a “B” score (Management level) in the Climate Change category from CDP, a globally recognized platform for environmental disclosure.This marks the second consecutive year that the Group has achieved a “B” rating.

*CDP scores range across eight levels, from D- to A.

In the " All Japanese Listed Companies' Website Ranking of 2025" survey, we were selected as an "excellent site" in the All Markets Ranking and an "excellent site" in the Sector Ranking.

In the " All Japanese Listed Companies' Website Ranking of 2023" survey, we were selected as an "excellent site" in the All Markets Ranking and an "excellent site" in the Sector Ranking.

This survey is conducted by Nikko Investor Relations to investigate the level of information disclosure on the websites of listed companies and promote awareness of information disclosure among companies. The survey is done based on objective evaluation criteria set from the three perspectives, including, “ease of understanding,” “ease of use” and “sufficiency of the information.”

Tokai Tokyo Securities Receives "Local Revitalization Award" at the HR Technology Awards

Tokai Tokyo Securities Co., Ltd. received the “Local Revitalization Award” at the 10th HR Technology Awards, organized by the HR Research Institute. The HR Technology Awards aim to contribute to the advancement of the HR field by recognizing outstanding initiatives in HR technology and human resources big data (analytics) in Japan. The Company was highly recognized for its initiative, “Sales Transformation Driven by Human Capital Data – An OJT Model to Promote ‘You-Can-Do-It.’”

This initiative was evaluated as an excellent effort that enhances the productivity of the sales organization and strengthens the trust-building capabilities required for community-based financial services, thereby contributing to regional revitalization.

Registered as an issuance supporter under the Green Finance Supporters Program

In August 2018, the Company was registered as an issuance supporter under the program, “Registration System of Green Bond, etc. Issuance Supporters” implemented by the Ministry of the Environment (the name was changed to “Green Finance Supporters Program” in May 2023). Business entities and municipalities that issue green bonds can reduce the cost to be paid to external parties besides the administrative work burden they bear. We will facilitate the growth of the green bond market by underwriting and placing the bond, and contribute to the environment and society through our business operations.

※Green Bond is designed to fund only the projects addressing environmental issues, and the issuance amount has rapidly increased lately against the backdrop of rising environmental awareness across the world. In addition to green bonds, the issuance of sustainability bonds, which can be used for a wider range of purposes, is also increasing.

Noteworthy DX Companies 2024

The Company was selected for the “Noteworthy DX Companies 2024” which is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the Information-technology Promotion Agency. The key points in the scoring were that our management strategy is closely related to the use of digital technology, that it is consistent with each function, such as budget allocation and human resource development, and that the area of efficiency is expanding year by year through utilizing AI in business operations. One member of the evaluation committee commented, “These are the result of constant consideration of how to use data in daily operations.”

Noteworthy DX Companies

“Noteworthy DX Companies” refers to companies that have been selected for implementing initiatives particularly recognized for their contribution to enhancing corporate value.

DX Stocks 2023

The Company was selected for the “DX Stock 2023” which is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and the Information-technology Promotion Agency. We are the only securities company to have been selected for DX Stock in 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Since 2015, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (“METI”) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (“TSE”) have been jointly selecting the stock of the company excelling in IT utilization. This initiative mirrors a part of their collaborative endeavor to promote IT use among Japanese corporations. The program conferred the recognition of “the Stock of the Company Proactively Utilizing IT” to the companies that introduced IT to improve operational innovations, corporate earnings, and productivity, which lead to increased corporate value and fortified competitiveness in a mid-to-long-term perspective.

From 2022, METI, TSE, and the newly participated Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan (“IPA”) select “DX stock” in each industry category from among the TSE-listed companies. The company to be selected should have established an internal mechanism that leads the DX initiative resulting in higher corporate value. Further, the company should demonstrate an excellent record of DX utilization.

"Excellent Company for the Childcare Support Fiscal 2021" "Excellence Award"

Effective February 7, 2022, Tokai Tokyo Securities received an “Excellence” award for the support given to child rearing employees from Nagoya city.

Career Formation Support

We declare ourselves an ever-learning organization and offer various career brush-up programs to employees prompting them to acquire professional knowledge and plan career formation. We implement programs such as Qualification Acquisition Mileage, In-house Staff Recruitment Scheme, and various pieces of training. The Minister of Health, Labour, and Welfare presented us with the Good Career Company Grand Award in the fiscal year 2018, recognizing such initiatives of ours.

"Two-star L-Boshi" from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

Effective July 24, 2017, Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings won Two-Star L-Boshi company recognition as per the Act on Promotion of Women’s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace.

"Diversity Management New Selection 100" from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry 2016

We were selected and commended as one of the above-stated corporations by the METI effective March 23, 2017.

"The Women's Social Participation Award Fiscal 2015" from Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Effective January 27, 2016, Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings won Excellence recognition in the above award from the Government.

"The Workplace where the Women Work Sparklingly," Excellent Company from Aichi Prefecture Office

Effective September 30, 2015, Tokai Tokyo Securities was recognized as an Aichi company where women sparkle. Further, effective December 21, 2016, it was recognized as the first company that won the Excellent award under the said award program.

"The Company in Nagoya Encouraging Women to Assume Active Role Fiscal 2014"

Effective January 28, 2015, Tokai Tokyo Securities won Excellent company recognition under the above certification program administered by Nagoya city.