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 Financial Group publishes impact business policy
The policy defines the bank’s course of action on impact-driven businesses.
Mizuho Financial Group publishes impact business policy
The policy defines the bank’s course of action on impact-driven businesses.
Mizuho names new deputy group chief information officers
The appointments are effective 1 April.
Mizuho seeks to remain amongst top 10 global investment banks: report
Investment banking head Naoki Takahashi wants to challenge bulge-bracket banks.
Mizuho designates US intermediate holding company
It is required under the US Federal Reserve Board’s Regulation YY.
Mizuho Bank acquires all shares in pension subsidiary
DPCS operates a call center and online services offering defined contribution pension plans.
Mizuho Financial Group’s total capital ratio is 15.97 as of end-Dec 2023
Both Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Trust & Banking reported higher total capital ratios.
Mizuho Financial Group plans to inject $5.7m to trust banking arm
This is so that MTBC can acquire over 600,000 shares of Mizuho.
Mizuho names new president and CEO for trust banking arm
Kenichi Sasada was head of the asset management division and real estate unit.
Mizuho names crisis chief for specialty assigned matters
The position change is effective on 29 January.
Mizuho introduces new medium-term targets for financed emmissions
The new targets are in the automotive and maritime transport sectors.
Mizuho completes acquisition of US investment bank Greenhill
Greenhill is bringing its over 370 employees in the acquisition.
Japan’s Mizuho Bank sees profits rise 24.4% in H1
Full year dividend is expected to be JPY100 for 2023.
Mizuho launching universal bank in Europe, to close offices in 4 cities
The new bank will be based in Amsterdam, with offices in Frankfurt, Madrid, and Paris.
Mizuho Bank unveils progress report for business improvement plan
It is also in the process of reforming company culture through a new corporate identity.
Japan’s Mizuho joins global health investment initiative
Triple I for GH1 seeks to mobilize private capital for universal health coverage.
Mizuho Financial Group issues $817m green bond
Funds raised will be used to finance green projects, the group announced.
Mizuho, Shinhan ink cooperation agreement to service start-ups
They will provide financial services to start-ups in accordance with start ups’ growth stage.
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