BDO Nomura has now officially changed its name to BDO Securities. In late 2020, BDO Unibank acquired the remaining shares of Nomura Holdings. As a result, the BDO Nomura entity merged into BDO Securities Corporation (BSC), which now serves as the single platform for investing in stocks and other securities in the Philippines.
BDO Nomura (now BDO Securities) is an online stock brokerage platform in the Philippines that allows clients to buy and sell shares of companies listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). The service is a collaboration between BDO Unibank (the largest bank in the Philippines) and Nomura Holdings (a Japanese financial giant). The platform serves as a bridge for the general public to own shares in major Philippine companies (such as SM Investments, Jollibee, Ayala Land, etc.).
How to Open a BDO Securities
In general, those who can open a BDO Securities (BDO Nomura) account are those who are 18 years of age or older, and have a BDO online banking account. There are the complete steps:
First Step: Go to the BDO Securities in website here.
Step Two: Click “Get Started” or hover your mouse cursor over “5-Step Account Opening” and then click “Learn More.” then click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of the page.
Step three: Log in using your BDO Online Banking username and password. If you don’t already have a BDO Online Banking account, you can register first.
Step four: Enter the OTP (One-Time Password) code that has been sent to the mobile number linked to your BDO account.
Step five: Read the Instructions and Agreement. Select the BDO Beneficiary Account and check the box next to “I have read and fully understand the Instructions and Agreement.” Then, click “Next.”
Step six: Make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions carefully. Then, check the box next to “I have read, fully understand, and agree to the Terms and Conditions.” Click “Next.”
Step seven: Complete the Investor Profile. Click “Next” when finished.
Step eight: Answer the Suitability Assessment for Securities Investors. Click “Next” when finished.
Step nine: Next, select your Referral Unit and Referral Branch. The referral branch is where you opened your BDO account. Simply type in the branch location, and the system will automatically provide suggestions. Then, enter the correct captcha code and click “Submit.”
Finally: Review and double-check all the information you have provided. Click “Submit” to submit your application.
Please wait a moment for the approval email, The confirmation email contains your unique Customer Code and the assigned BDO Nomura Settlement Account number. Please note that online applications submitted after 15.00 will be processed on the next working day.
So, that concludes our brief guide to opening a BDO Securities account. If you’re interested in investing in stocks or trading, make sure you’ve studied stock market investing, as it can be complicated. I hope this helps!