Business: ORIX began operations in 1964 as a pioneer of leasing in Japan. Since their establishment, ORIX has consistently been on the leading edge of financial innovation. In response to remarkable changes in the market environment and increasingly complex customer needs, they have expanded their business to offer a wide array of services to both corporate and retail customers. The globalization of financial markets and the spread of information technology (IT) are transforming the financial services industry throughout the world at a breathtaking pace. In this dynamic environment, their management strategy is to contribute to the betterment of society and provide greater long-term benefits to their shareholders by keeping abreast of market trends to continue to create new value.