Mizuho Financial Stock Price, News & Analysis

The inaugural Mizuho Americas Open will take place from May 29 to June 4, 2023, at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, NJ. This LPGA event features a purse of $2.75 million, one of the largest for the tour. It uniquely combines professional players with 24 junior golfers from the AJGA in a groundbreaking format. Former LPGA star Michelle Wie West will serve as Tournament Host and Brand Ambassador. This partnership aims to promote women in sports and nurture future talent, marking Mizuho's first U.S. sports sponsorship.

Mizuho Americas has appointed David Moore as Managing Director and Head of Macro Trading, overseeing secured financing, rates cash and derivatives, and foreign exchange. Reporting to Thomas Hartnett, this addition aims to enhance the firm's trading capabilities and product offerings. Moore brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and BNP Paribas. His leadership is expected to drive growth in Mizuho's diverse client segments and strengthen its position in the macro trading market.

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. has filed its annual report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 1, 2022. The report is available online for investors and stakeholders. Shareholders holding American Depository Receipts can request a complimentary hard copy of the audited financial statements via email. This announcement serves purely for informational purposes and does not constitute an investment offer within or outside Japan.

Mizuho Americas has successfully completed its acquisition of Capstone Partners, enhancing its investment banking services for financial sponsors in the alternative investment sector. This strategic move is expected to strengthen Mizuho’s capital raising and advisory capabilities, as highlighted by CEO Jerry Rizzieri. Capstone, recognized as the 2021 'Best Placement Agent' by Private Equity Wire, possesses a vast network with over 1,500 Limited Partners globally. This acquisition aligns with Mizuho’s ongoing expansion in investment banking, aiming for greater market opportunities and increased capital flows.

Mizuho Americas has appointed Dominic Konstam as Managing Director and Head of Macro Strategy within its Interest Rate Products business. With 30 years of experience in financial services, Konstam joins from Citibank, having also held senior roles at Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse. This new role aims to enhance client engagement by integrating market insights with the firm’s economic analysis. Mizuho Americas is part of the global Mizuho Financial Group, which has approximately $2 trillion in total assets.

Mizuho Americas announces the hiring of Anthony Petrone as Managing Director, Senior Medical Devices, Diagnostics and Therapeutics Equity Research Analyst, effective March 1, 2022. Reporting to Susan Gilbertson, Petrone brings over 16 years of healthcare research experience from Jefferies. His expertise will enhance Mizuho's global healthcare services amidst significant growth in testing and diagnostics due to COVID-19. Petrone holds degrees from Pace University and Columbia University, marking a strategic move for Mizuho in the healthcare sector.

Mizuho Americas has appointed Graig Suvannavejh, PhD, as Managing Director and Senior Analyst in Biopharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Equity Research. Suvannavejh brings over 20 years of healthcare industry experience, including leadership roles in biotechnology research at Goldman Sachs. He will work alongside a well-established team and report to Susan Gilbertson, Head of US Equity Research. Mizuho Americas aims to enhance its financial services in the healthcare sector through Suvannavejh's expertise, which combines sell-side research with operational insights.

Mizuho Americas announced its agreement to acquire Capstone Partners, a prominent middle-market placement agent, aimed at enhancing its investment banking services. The transaction, the financial terms of which remain undisclosed, is expected to close in the first half of 2022, pending regulatory approvals. This acquisition will strengthen Mizuho's capital raising capabilities and expand its global network among Limited Partners. Capstone was recognized as the 2021 'Best Placement Agent' with over $10 billion in fund commitments from its clients in the past year.

Mizuho Americas has appointed Vikram Malhotra as Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst, enhancing its US REITs research capabilities. Malhotra, who brings extensive expertise from Morgan Stanley, will collaborate with Haendel St. Juste in a sector that continues to evolve, influenced by trends like e-commerce and healthcare. His addition is expected to strengthen the firm’s analytical insights, critical for navigating the dynamic real estate market.