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.
Japan’s megabanks stockpile $5.48b in provisions despite record earnings
Japan’s megabanks stockpile $5.48b in provisions despite record earnings
MUFG tripled its loan-loss provisions whilst Mizuho’s more than doubled.
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Mizuho Bank to become major shareholder of Rakuten Bank
Rakuten Bank may acquire corporate loans originated by Mizuho Bank, amongst others.
Mizuho clarifies ‘no decision yet’ on Rakuten Bank investment
Rakuten Bank said that Mizuho “has not made any decision” regarding the investment.
Japan's megabanks eye record earnings as BOJ rate hikes boost margins
Their earnings may further rise over the next two years.
Chinese megabanks’ assets grow 16% as Japan and India stalls
Singaporean banks’ assets also logged double-digit growth in 2025.
Mizuho, Nomura and partners launch blockchain trial for bond collateral
The project will test whether the transfer of rights and updates to book-entry transfer records can be executed using blockchain.
Mizuho teams up with asset managers to expand investment products
They will develop and distribute new products as well as personal exchanges.
Japanese banks avoid $550b US investment hook for now
The JBIC would likely do the initial heavy lifting.
Mizuho pivots to automated reporting to meet Japan’s new IFRS 9 standards
It will use FIS’ balance sheet manager solution to assess credit losses.
PayPay prices Nasdaq IPO at $16 to raise $880m
It's over 54.98 million shares on offer are priced at $16 per share.
Mizuho FG’s CET1 ratio climbs to 13.76% as capital base grows
The megabank earlier announced that it has achieved 90% of its profit target.
Mizuho hits 90% of profit target in 9 months as net income tops $6.4b
Its expanded share buyback shows confidence in its capital base.
Indian banking returns hit decade-high as global margins shrink
CareEdge report confirms banking metrics are the strongest in years with multi-year low debt ratios.
Mizuho expands further into India with planned Avendus acquisition
Avendus will become a subsidiary of Mizuho Securities.
Japanese megabanks see profit rise, but capital remains a weakness
Overseas expansion is another risk, as it could raise credit costs, warned Fitch.
Mizuho Financial Group’s profit up 21.8% to $4.46b in H1 FY2025
Its comprehensive income rose 42.8% although ordinary income was 5.4% lower.
Mizuho Bank names new global transaction banking head
Hidekatsu Take will remain head of global corporate & investment banking.
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