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.
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Can Asia’s banks make stablecoins work across borders?
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Japan megabanks post strong Q1 as MUFG capital buffer thins
MUFG's Shriram Finance deal likely weighed on capital.
Mizuho Securities names Atsushi Kikawa as retail and business banking chief
Kikawa previously worked at MUFJ Morgan Stanley Securities.
Japan's record bank profits mask a rise in bad loans and capital pressure
The megabanks have raised their provisions amidst the Middle East conflict.
Mizuho and Bank of Baroda join forces on India M&A finance
The alliance also covers foreign exchange hedging and escrow support for transactions.
Japan's megabanks target live stablecoin transactions in FY2026
The three will establish a voluntary council for this goal.
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.
Mizuho Bank completes merger with research & tech unit
Research and consulting functions are now under the Mizuho Research Institute brand.
Mizuho teams up with asset managers to expand investment products
They will develop and distribute new products as well as personal exchanges.
Mizuho FG’s CET1 ratio climbs to 13.76% as capital base grows
The megabank earlier announced that it has achieved 90% of its profit target.
Mizuho hits 90% of profit target in 9 months as net income tops $6.4b
Its expanded share buyback shows confidence in its capital base.
Indian banking returns hit decade-high as global margins shrink
CareEdge report confirms banking metrics are the strongest in years with multi-year low debt ratios.
Mizuho and Fujitsu automate 70% of SME order processing tasks
It streamlines 70% of order processing tasks by elimination manual input and conversion work.
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