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 Bank, GenZero ink MOU for transition credit-use
Mizuho Bank, GenZero ink MOU for transition credit-use
They aim to develop capital raising mechanisms that use the credits.
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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.
Mizuho Bank invests $3.5m in metal parts and 3D printer startup
The metal parts produced are used in various sectors, like aerospace.
Mizuho Bank’s Tier 1 Capital Ratio at 14.26% in June
This is 0.66 percentage points (ppt) higher than in March 2024.
Higher profits propel Mizuho’s net income to 44% rise in Q1
Credit-related costs fell 28.7% during the first three months of FY2024.
Mizuho appoints Yuta Hayashi as new group executive officer
Hayashi is also now the managing executive officer of Mizuho Bank.
Mizuho floats plan to establish securities company in China
The Japanese megabank said that authorities have officially received their application.
Basel III to improve Japanese major financial groups’ profits
However, risk-weighted assets for the four FIs are expected to rise.
Mizuho reports 60% emissions cut, allocates $195b for sustainable finance
The bank now employs 1,650 sustainability management experts.
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