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 buys stake in fusion power tech firm Zap Energy

Mizuho said that this is part of its bid for carbon neutrality.

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.

Mizuho and Lombard Odier ink sustainability alliance agreement

Lombard Odier will act as a strategic advisor and consulting partner to Mizuho.

Mizuho ties up with LSEG to enhance carbon credit market

Carbon credits can be issued as dividends, providing investors with a long-term supply.

APAC’s Top 20 banks' combined revenue up 4.3% in 2023

Japanese banks were the biggest winners whilst Chinese banks’ total revenue dipped.

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.