Mizuho Financial Group provides banking, trust and securities services. Its businesses support financing, asset management, business succession and international transactions.
History and development
Mizuho's group integration began in 2000 with Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, Fuji Bank and the Industrial Bank of Japan. Banking operations were reorganized in 2002, and the present Mizuho Financial Group was established in 2003. Its predecessors, operating banks and holding company have distinct histories.
References: Mizuho: history
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Official references: Mizuho: business