Mizuho awarded Coalition Greenwich 2026 Best Bank distinctions in the U.S.

Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) was named Best Bank in the U.S. by Crisil Coalition Greenwich on March 17, 2026, winning distinctions in Corporate Banking, Coverage for Corporates, and Ease of Doing Business for Corporates for the second consecutive year.

Rhea-AI Summary

Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) was named Best Bank in the U.S. by Crisil Coalition Greenwich on March 17, 2026, winning distinctions in Corporate Banking, Coverage for Corporates, and Ease of Doing Business for Corporates for the second consecutive year.

From April–November 2025, Coalition Greenwich conducted 216 corporate banking interviews, 243 corporate cash management interviews, and 75 FX-user interviews of U.S. companies with $2 billion+ revenue. Mizuho received top client ratings for senior management effectiveness, responsiveness, proactive advice, coordination of specialists, and KYC digitization.

Market Context

This announcement highlights Mizuho’s strong standing with large U.S. corporate clients, based on 21...

Analysis

This announcement highlights Mizuho’s strong standing with large U.S. corporate clients, based on 216 corporate banking and 243 cash management interviews. The bank earned top ratings for senior management effectiveness, responsiveness, and digitized KYC processes. In recent months, other news emphasized strategic initiatives and community investment. Investors may watch how such qualitative recognition translates into sustained performance as the stock trades above its 200-day MA but below its 52-week high.

Key Figures

Corporate banking interviews: 216 interviews Cash management interviews: 243 interviews FX user interviews: 75 interviews +5 more

Corporate banking interviews

216 interviews

Crisil Coalition Greenwich, Apr–Nov 2025

Cash management interviews

243 interviews

Crisil Coalition Greenwich, Apr–Nov 2025

FX user interviews

75 interviews

Crisil Coalition Greenwich, U.S. corporations

Client revenue size

$2 billion+ annual revenue

U.S.-based companies in survey

Award streak

Second consecutive year

Best Bank distinctions in U.S. categories

Current price

$7.80

Before publication of award news

Price vs 52-week high

-24.11%

Relative to 52-week high of $10.2775

Price vs 52-week low

93.07%

Above 52-week low of $4.04

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 11

5 events

1. Feb 11

   AI training initiative

   24h Move

   -0.7%

   Launch of AI Nonprofit Build Corps with FutureReady grant support.

2. Feb 05

   Project status filing

   24h Move

   -3.1%

   Notice of Project Status for advancing Fenn-Gib Gold Project.

3. Feb 03

   Strategic advisor hire

   24h Move

   +0.6%

   Appointment of experienced advisor and issuance of 100,000 options.

4. Jan 08

   Tech career program

   24h Move

   +0.9%

   Positive outcomes from Path2TECH NetSA pilot with strong completion.

5. Jan 05

   Community grants

   24h Move

   +2.0%

   Announcement of $1M in 2025 grants and long-term community giving.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

foreign exchange, kyc

2 terms

foreign exchange financial

"In addition, 75 interviews were conducted with users of foreign exchange at corporations"

Foreign exchange is the process of swapping one country's money for another’s, like exchanging dollars for euros when traveling. It matters because it determines how much your money is worth in another country, affecting prices, investments, and international trade. This system helps businesses and governments buy and sell across borders smoothly.

kyc regulatory

"digitizing KYC processes. Crisil Coalition Greenwich is a leading provider"

KYC (Know Your Customer) is the routine of checks and questions that financial firms use to confirm who a client is, understand their financial profile, and spot risky or illegal activity. It matters to investors because it helps prevent fraud and money laundering, ensures companies follow the law, and protects the integrity of markets—think of it like an identity and background check a bank or airport runs before allowing access.

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Mizuho wins Best Bank for Corporate Banking in the U.S.

Mizuho also wins Best Bank for Coverage for Corporates in the U.S. and Best Bank for Ease of Doing Business for Corporates in the U.S. for second year in a row

NEW YORK, March 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced it was named Best Bank in the U.S. by Crisil Coalition Greenwich in the Corporate Banking, Coverage for Corporates, and Ease of Doing Business for Corporates categories for the second consecutive year.

“We are proud to be named Best Bank by Crisil Coalition Greenwich and be recognized by clients for delivering differentiated solutions," said Jerry Rizzieri, President & CEO of Mizuho Securities USA and Head of CIB at Mizuho Americas. “At Mizuho, we have an intense focus on understanding our clients’ needs and collaborating across the firm to respond with creative, value-add ideas. It is an honor for us to be distinguished as an industry leader alongside our U.S. peers.”

From April through November 2025, Crisil Coalition Greenwich conducted 216 interviews in corporate banking and 243 interviews in corporate cash management at U.S.-based companies with $2 billion or more in annual revenue. In addition, 75 interviews were conducted with users of foreign exchange at corporations in the United States. Respondents evaluated banks based on product demand, quality of coverage, and capabilities in specific product areas.¹

As rated by clients, Mizuho Americas received the highest designation, excellent/distinctive, for effectiveness of senior management, frequency of contact, responsiveness, proactive provision of advice, coordinating product specialists, and digitizing KYC processes.

Crisil Coalition Greenwich is a leading provider of strategic benchmarking, analytics, and insights. Its award winners receive quality ratings from corporate clients that top those of competing banks by a statistically significant margin. 

About Mizuho

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is one of the largest financial institutions in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion as of December 31, 2025. Mizuho's 65,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 36 countries and 850 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Mizuho Americas is a leading Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that provides a full spectrum of client-driven solutions across strategic advisory, capital markets, corporate banking, and fixed income and equities sales & trading to corporate, government, and institutional clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho enhanced its M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 4,000 professionals. For more information visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Lauren Bellmare, Managing Director, Mizuho Americas
lauren.bellmare@mizuhogroup.com

Caroline Babinski, Associate, Mizuho Americas
caroline.babinski@mizuhogroup.com

¹ Coalition Greenwich Voice of Client – 2025 U.S. Corporate Banking Study

FAQ

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What awards did Mizuho (MFG) win from Crisil Coalition Greenwich on March 17, 2026?

Mizuho won Best Bank for Corporate Banking, Coverage for Corporates, and Ease of Doing Business. According to Mizuho, this marks the second consecutive year it received these U.S. distinctions from Coalition Greenwich.

How was the Crisil Coalition Greenwich recognition for Mizuho (MFG) determined in 2025?

Recognition was based on interviews and client evaluations of banks' capabilities. According to Mizuho, Coalition Greenwich ran 216 corporate banking, 243 cash management, and 75 FX interviews among U.S. firms with $2B+ revenue.

What client qualities earned Mizuho (MFG) the top designation from Coalition Greenwich?

Mizuho received excellent/distinctive ratings for senior management effectiveness, contact frequency, responsiveness, and proactive advice. According to Mizuho, clients also cited coordination of product specialists and KYC digitization as strengths.

Does the Coalition Greenwich award for Mizuho (MFG) indicate measurable market share or revenue impact?

The award reflects client quality ratings, not direct revenue figures or market share. According to Mizuho, Coalition Greenwich rates winners by statistically significant client scores rather than publishing financial impact metrics.

What timeframe did Coalition Greenwich use for the 2025 interviews that led to Mizuho's award (MFG)?

Coalition Greenwich conducted interviews from April through November 2025 across corporate banking, cash management, and FX users. According to Mizuho, those interviews formed the basis for the March 17, 2026 distinctions.