Mizuho Bank

Mizuho Bank is the retail and corporate banking unit of Mizuho Financial Group. It is one of the three largest banks in Japan, called "megabanks," and has total assets of approximately $1.8t in 2017.

In 2018, Mizuho was named as one of the "systemically important financial institutions" in the world by policy research and development entity Financial Stability Board.

Mizuho allots $12.95b to finance hydrogen production

The bank noted hydrogen as “key” to decarbonisation of various sectors.

Mizuho Financial Group publishes impact business policy

The policy defines the bank’s course of action on impact-driven businesses.

Japanese banks back fund to develop space industry

SMBC, MUFG, and Mizuho Bank are all named limited partners.

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 invests $145m into Credit Saison India

CS India has 1.2 million active loans and assets under management of $1.2b.

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, BPI renew business cooperation agreement

The agreement aims to provide Japanese companies with banking support in the Philippines.

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.