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Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., headquartered in the Ōtemachi district of Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan, is a prominent banking holding company with a significant global presence. The name 'Mizuho' translates to 'abundant rice' or 'harvest' in Japanese, symbolizing prosperity and growth. As of March 2023, Mizuho's market share of domestic loans stood at 6.7%, making it a close competitor to Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group.
Unlike its peers, Mizuho has a strong focus on corporate banking within Japan and has expanded its international footprint primarily through its core banking and securities units. This strategy has enabled the company to cater to the financing needs of global multinational corporations, distinguishing it from other Japanese banks that have pursued foreign bank acquisitions or non-controlling stakes in local banks overseas.
Recently, Mizuho filed its annual report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report provides comprehensive financial information and can be accessed online or requested in hard copy. In addition, Mizuho is making strides in the financial services industry through strategic initiatives such as the upcoming Mizuho Americas Open set for May 2024, a significant event in the LPGA Tour.
The company has also expanded its investment banking capabilities with the acquisition of Greenhill & Co., Inc., a leading independent investment bank. This acquisition enhances Mizuho's ability to provide top-tier advisory services on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, financings, and capital raising globally.
Mizuho has shown a strong commitment to community and social responsibility. For instance, it has awarded a $450,000 grant to The Marcy Lab School in Brooklyn to support a new data analytics track within the school's technology curriculum. This initiative aligns with Mizuho's philanthropic strategy of fostering greater equity and opportunity through education.
With total assets of approximately $2 trillion and a workforce of 60,000 employees worldwide, Mizuho Financial Group continues to offer comprehensive financial services across 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia, making it a key player in global finance.
Mizuho Americas celebrated a significant achievement as four of its women leaders received recognition at the Markets Choice Women in Finance Awards. The honorees include Serena Lin for Excellence in Fixed Income Trading, Natalya Rasmussen for Excellence in Fixed Income, Jee-Won Yang for Excellence in Structured Solutions, and Hannah Zeitlin as Rising Star.
The awards, determined by Markets Media editorial staff and the Women in Finance Advisory Board, acknowledge these leaders' career accomplishments, leadership qualities, and dedication to industry advancement. Chairman and CEO Shuji Matsuura praised the winners for embodying Mizuho's core values and fostering a culture of excellence.
Mizuho Americas has announced the appointment of Thierry Perrein as Managing Director and Credit Strategist. Perrein, who will primarily cover REITs and Non-bank Financials, reports to Brian Connors, Managing Director and Head of Investment Grade Trading. With over 20 years of top rankings by Institutional Investor for REITs, Perrein brings a wealth of experience from previous roles at Stifel, Wells Fargo Securities, and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. His appointment is part of Mizuho's strategy to strengthen its Investment Grade Credit Trading & Sales platform. Perrein's expertise includes developing a global capital structure standard that created the REIT unsecured institutional bond market during his time at Moody's Investor Service.
Mizuho Financial Group announced the filing of its annual report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 26, 2024. The report is accessible at Mizuho's investor relations website. Shareholders holding American Depository Receipts (ADRs) can request a free hard copy of the audited financial statements by emailing the company with their contact details. This filing informs stakeholders of the company's financial performance and compliance with SEC regulations. Note that this announcement is strictly informational and not an investment solicitation.
Mizuho Americas has appointed Steven Valiquette as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst, focusing on Health Care Technology & Distribution.
Valiquette, reporting to Bill Featherston, Head of Americas Equity Research, brings over 25 years of experience in the Health Care sector.
He has consistently ranked in the top five in his field in Institutional Investor’s All-America Research Team survey.
Before joining Mizuho, Valiquette was a Managing Director at Barclays, specializing in Health Care Technology & Distribution and other sub-sectors.
His background also includes significant roles at Bank of America and UBS, covering various segments within Health Care.
Valiquette holds a BBA in Finance and Accounting from the University of Michigan and a Master's in Commercial Real Estate Finance from Georgetown University.
Mizuho Americas, part of Mizuho Financial Group (NYSE: MFG), is hosting the inaugural Mizuho DrivHER Summit in partnership with Girls Inc. The event aims to inspire the new generation of women leaders, featuring panels, interactive presentations, leadership training, and career development activities. Three college scholarship recipients will be announced at the event, each receiving $5,000 towards their tuition. Mizuho's commitment to advancing equity and opportunity for women and girls is highlighted through this initiative.
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