Mizuho Financial Group launches universal bank in the EU

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (President & Group CEO: Masahiro Kihara) announces that Amsterdam-based Mizuho Bank Europe N.V., a subsidiary of Mizuho Bank, Ltd., has merged with Frankfurt-based Mizuho Securities Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. As the surviving entity, Mizuho Bank Europe has successfully commenced operations under its new universal bank structure, offering a fully integrated banking and securities business, as of April 7, 2025.¹

In the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, Mizuho focuses on primary market business² and has recently gone through a period of transformation towards a Corporate and Investment Banking model,³ optimizing its entity/operating structure. In the EU, with its transition to a universal bank model, Mizuho Bank Europe will be better able to provide comprehensive financial services and meet its valued clients’ expectations.

Mizuho has reorganized its footprint in the EU into four offices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Madrid, and Paris. As a result of the reorganization, all transactions booked in the Brussels, Dusseldorf, Milan, and Vienna offices have been transferred to Mizuho Bank Europe offices in other locations.

In responding to the changes in economic environments and the diversification of client needs, this transformation ensures an agile and sustainable business model. Mizuho will continue to expand its service capabilities on a global basis and will remain committed to strengthening its presence and competitiveness in EMEA’s financial markets.

1. News release dated October 20, 2023.
   https://www.mizuhogroup.com/news_release/20231020release_eng.html

2. Debt capital markets, equity capital markets, etc.

3. A business model for a financial institution that provides corporate banking such as deposits and lending alongside investment banking such as M&A advisory services and capital markets products.

Overview of Mizuho Bank Europe N.V.

Outline of structural changes of offices located in the EU

4. Closed

5. To be closed following completion of relevant regulatory procedures.