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 megabanks post strong Q1 as MUFG capital buffer thins
Japan megabanks post strong Q1 as MUFG capital buffer thins
MUFG's Shriram Finance deal likely weighed on capital.
4 days ago
Japan banks turn to stablecoins to retain deposits
Megabanks plan joint digital-currency transactions by March 2027.
5 days ago
Mizuho Securities names Atsushi Kikawa as retail and business banking chief
Kikawa previously worked at MUFJ Morgan Stanley Securities.
Mizuho Q1 profit surges 45.5% to $2.64b in Q1 on stronger fees
Mizuho reported a strong fee business mainly with domestic corporates.
Mizuho net income climbs to $8.2b in fiscal 2025
Basic income per common share increased to $2.89 from $1.45.
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Mizuho mulls cutting investment units to broaden investor base
It acknowledged it as a way to increase the liquidity of its shares.
Japan’s megabanks stockpile $5.48b in provisions despite record earnings
MUFG tripled its loan-loss provisions whilst Mizuho’s more than doubled.
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.
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