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 to acquire majority of Upsider’s shares for $309.8m

Upsider provides corporate credit card and invoice payment services.

Japan’s megabanks brace for lower earnings growth on US uncertainties

They only expect a 7.9% net income growth, lower than the 25.3% previously.

Banks in China, Australia see market caps rise in Q2 on falling interest rates

In contrast, Japanese megabanks and DBS saw their market caps fall.

Mizuho Bank began streaming prices on SGX FX

The bank aims to offer enhanced service and unprecedented access to real-time market data.

Mizuho has given out JPY40.3t in sustainable finance loans in 5 years

The bank expects to have reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64%.

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.