The origins of the Monex Group date back to 1999 when Monex, Inc. was established. Monex Inc., which represents the grass roots of the Group, has been pioneering various services for customers well ahead of the numerous other online brokerage firms.
The brand symbol is a human figure standing firmly on the ground, the arms creating a large circle. This symbol represents "a network of money with people as the central player." Monex, Inc., as a specialized online brokerage firm, chose the "human" motif to show our commitment to being a company that walks hand-in-hand and grows in tune with our customers.
The Monex Group chose to keep the symbol used since Monex, Inc. was established in respect of its "pioneering spirit." Only the theme color was changed-from black to blue to imply the sky and the global arena-to update the original symbol into a brand symbol more fitting of today's Monex Group. The new symbol debuted in July 2008.
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Born in Tokyo in 1940, Mr. Matsunaga graduated from the design department of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1964. He is currently a trustee of the Japan Graphic Designers Association Inc. (JAGDA).
After working in the advertising division of Shiseido Co., Ltd., Mr. Matsunaga founded Shin Matsunaga Design Inc. in 1971.
Mr. Matsunaga is one of the most renowned Japanese graphic designers. His field of creative expertise is broad, ranging from graphic design for corporate identity projects, which represent his core work, to drawings and monuments. He is widely recognized for the package design of Scotties tissue papers, the design of Hankyu department store's shopping bags, and the symbol design for Benesse Corporation.
