Mizuho Financial Group

Mizuho Financial Group is a financial holding company headquartered in Japan. As of 2021, it is the 8th largest bank in Asia by assets, with over US$2.11t  total assets, according to a report by S&P Market Intelligence.

Mizuho teams up with Mercer to offer outsourced CIO services in Japan

Mizuho’s Asset Management One will provide the services.

Credit Saison India secures $150m funding from Japan’s Mizuho Bank

Mizuho Bank had earlier made an equity investment for a 15% stake in the company.

Mizuho signs MOU with Abu Dhabi Investment Office

Mizuho plans to support clients interested in expanding into the UAE.

Mizuho buys tech-based carbon dioxide removal credits

It has joined a joint carbon credit facility to promote and disseminate such technologies.

Mizuho Bank, GenZero ink MOU for transition credit-use

They aim to develop capital raising mechanisms that use the credits.

Mizuho’s profits tripled in 9M FY2024

Consolidated gross profits rose 288.9% thanks to the rate hike and NII growth.

167 financial services firms adopt AI initiatives: report

Nearly 80% financial services companies have launched at least one AI initiative.

Mizuho lists Saudi Arabia ETF on Tokyo Stock Exchange

The ETF invests in the Saudi Arabian equity market.

Japanese banks see loans and deposits rise in November

Foreign banks saw their total yen-denominated loans jump 25.2% YoY.

Mizuho, Rakuten form alliance; will launch new cards, installment payments

The six companies aim to create new retail business models for the payments industry.

Mizuho expands mid-term finance emission targets

The targets are aimed to be met by FY2030.

Mizuho buys stake in fusion power tech firm Zap Energy

Mizuho said that this is part of its bid for carbon neutrality.

Mizuho purchases non-voting minority stake in Golub Capital

Mizuho’s stake represents less than 5% in Golub Capital’s management companies.

Mizuho Bank, partners launch support service for J-Credit creation

Mizuho, IHI, and Fujitsu aim to create a one-stop digital service.