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 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 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.

Mizuho partners with KOKO Networks to offer carbon credits to clients

Proceeds from the sale of premium carbon credits are distributed as substantial discounts on KOKO Fuel.

Mizuho Financial Group reports $1.71b in profits for Q1 FY2023

Net income per share of common stock is JPY96.75 for the quarter.

Mizuho Bank highlights innovation in new corporate tagline

It comes after the Japanese megabank launches its new medium-term business plan.

Mizuho Securities US aims for 100 hires by next year

The Japan-headquartered company said it aims to expand its workforce by 30% by 2026.

Less than 10% of global energy financing went to renewables: study

Of the $2.5t funneled to energy firms, only $178b were for clean energy activities, the report said.

Mizuho Bank inks MOU with Morocco’s Attijariwafa Bank for ESG collaboration

It expands their earlier business cooperation MOU signed in August 2019.

Mizuho Bank charged $6.75b negative interest rate by BOJ

This is the first time in 7 months that a megabank was charged.

Banks’ tech risks intensifies as digitization ramps up: Fitch

Tech failures will have significant reputational and regulatory consequences for banks.

Asia’s Top 20 banks by revenue bounce back in 2021

But the recovery may not be sustained in 2022 as constraints pile up.

Mizuho Bank to invest $61m in Philippine digital bank operator Tonik Financial

The bank hopes to cash in on the Philippines growing digital finance sector.