Amsterdam, 18 October 2024: Mizuho is proud to celebrate 50 years in Amsterdam, Netherlands, a key strategic hub for Mizuho EMEA.
Established in 1974, Mizuho Bank Europe N.V has been providing financial services to Japanese and non-Japanese clients in the region for 50 years. In 2023, Amsterdam was announced as the key hub for Mizuho EMEA’s Universal Bank.
Commenting on this key milestone, Shinsuke Kajiwara, CEO for Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. said, “Japan’s trade relationship with the Netherlands goes back over 400 years, and Mizuho is honoured to be part of this relationship. Since our office was established in 1974, and as part of Mizuho Financial Group’s global network, we have continued to support and promote our clients’ ambitions across the Netherlands, Europe and beyond.”
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About Mizuho EMEA
Mizuho EMEA provides corporates and institutions in the region with unparalleled access and expertise in Japan and Asia, and supports clients with their corporate and investment banking, and asset management needs. Headquartered in London and with a strong presence throughout the region, our client base includes leading corporations, financial institutions and state owned entities. We are a strategic financial partner whose purpose is to proactively innovate together with our clients for a sustainable future.
Mizuho’s presence in EMEA is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. Mizuho Financial Group is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, offering comprehensive financial and strategic services through its subsidiaries. The group has over 900 offices and 60,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. As of 31 March 2022, its total assets were US$2 trillion.