Purposes of Use

We handle customers' personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the following business activities and purposes of use, and will not handle such information beyond that scope. If the purpose of use of specific personal information is limited by laws or regulations, we will not handle it for any purpose other than the relevant permitted purpose.

To accurately understand the details of customer inquiries and related communications, we may record telephone conversations with customers. Thank you for your understanding.

1 Our Business Activities

Money lending business and related operations
Investment management business and related operations
Investment advisory and agency business, investment advisory and agency services, and related operations
Type II financial instruments business and related operations
Other operations that we are permitted to conduct under laws and regulations, and operations incidental thereto, including operations that may be permitted in the future

2 Our Purposes of Use

In relation to our financial products, services, and other offerings, we use personal information for the following purposes.

To perform administrative work related to investment advisory agreements or fund subscription agreements with customers
To report investment performance, transaction results, balances, and similar matters to customers
To solicit and sell financial products handled by us, or to provide information about our services
To determine the appropriateness of providing products and services in light of the suitability principle and related requirements
To confirm that a customer is the relevant individual or the individual's agent
To conduct market research, data analysis, questionnaires, and similar activities for the research and development of financial products and services
To provide information and perform operational management related to our business
To otherwise perform transactions with customers properly and smoothly
To provide investment advisory and agency services
To manage continuing transactions, including due date management for financial products and services
To make decisions regarding applications for, and continued use of, financial products and services
To provide information to third parties to the extent necessary for the proper performance of our business
To exercise rights and perform obligations under contracts with customers, laws, and regulations
To make proposals and provide information regarding financial products and services, including by sending direct mail
To process termination of transactions and perform post-termination management