Sigma Adopts Smartplus's Securities Trading Platform 'Digital Wealth Manager'

Smartplus, Inc., a member of the Finatext Group that provides financial infrastructure for the AI era, announced that it has launched its securities trading platform for financial intermediaries, 'Digital Wealth Manager' (DWM), for Sigma, Inc.

Background and Objectives Sigma is a financial planning firm that upholds the principles of 'independence, neutrality, and continuity.' Based in Nagoya, it has been providing wealth management, insurance, and retirement planning advice for over 13 years, emphasizing advisor expertise without product quotas. To further enhance client value, Sigma sought to develop its own branded securities platform. With the adoption of DWM, Sigma will offer a comprehensive asset management service including discretionary investment, mutual funds, and bonds under its own brand.

Features of DWM and Reasons for Adoption DWM enables financial intermediaries to provide branded securities services. Sigma specifically valued the platform's 'ability to provide services under a proprietary brand,' 'product curation by the intermediary,' 'compatibility with NISA (installment and growth investment quotas),' and 'support for diverse product categories.'

Service Overview The service will provide discretionary investment services, mutual funds, and foreign bonds via DWM. Sigma will act as an intermediary for sales and contracts, while Smartplus handles account management, execution, and investment operations.

Future Outlook Smartplus will continue to enhance DWM's functions to support IFAs and FPs transitioning from commission-based to fee-based models. Furthermore, the company aims to strengthen its partner strategy to build financial infrastructure that delivers optimal asset management services to a broader client base.