Mizuho was born on September 29, 2000 with the establishment of Mizuho
Holdings, Inc., joining the three predecessor banks, The Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank,
The Fuji Bank and The Industrial Bank of Japan. It is currently composed of
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (holding company) and its subsidiaries and
affiliates, which work together to provide full-financial services for retail
and corporate & institutional customers.
Mizuho is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (First Section) and the New York
Stock Exchange. It has the largest customer base in Japan and a broad global
network of 118 offices, which covers 38 countries with a focus on Asia. The
group employs more than 61,000 people and has the total assets of 207 trillion
yen, loan balance of 80 trillion yen and deposit balance of 133trillion yen (as
of September 30, 2018).
We create lasting value by bringing fruitfulness for each customer and the
economies and the societies in which it operates, as stated in its corporate
philosophy. This is what makes us invaluable. Based on the above corporate
philosophy, we pursue a new business model as a “financial services consulting
group.” This is supported by our commitment to the “customer first” principle
and operational excellence as we leverage on our advanced risk management
framework and financial intermediary functions. We are fundamentally committed
to maintaining close and long-term relationships with the customers and to
building the future with them as the most trusted financial partner in
overcoming economic and social challenges.
As market needs are becoming increasingly diverse and complex with the
changing times, pursuing the “customer-first” principle means anticipating
changes and identifying not only the present needs but also potential needs that
customers themselves may not be aware of. In providing timely solutions that
best suit each customer, we combine our three core financial services--banking,
securities and trust—with asset management and research & consulting
functions. With full-financial services and consulting know-how, we confidently
offer a range of high-quality services that require not only financial but also
business expertise.
The above principle is supported by our pursuit of "operational excellence."
In addition to business process improvement, we are actively engaging in
financial innovation (FinTech, etc.) that can significantly improve customer
experience.
Through these efforts, Mizuho will raise its profile in the financial market.
It will build a sustainable basis for growth in order to increase its corporate
value and fulfill even greater social missions than ever before.
Mizuho Bank (China), Ltd.
Mizuho Bank (China), Ltd. commenced operations in China in June 2007 as the
first Japanese bank to convert a local subsidiary. The Mizuho group currently
has a network of 18 offices throughout China, with 16 Mizuho Bank (China)
marketing offices including its head office in Shanghai and 2 Mizuho Bank
representative offices (in Nanjing and Xiamen).
