Financial Institutions

Our Financial Institutions Group (FIG) provides corporate finance and investment banking solutions to companies in the fast-evolving financial services sector. Our bankers have extensive experience and in-depth expertise in every facet of the industry.

Mizuho's FIG bankers work collaboratively with our product specialists to provide comprehensive solutions that address a range of clients' needs, including debt and equity financing, structured finance, risk management and M&A advisory.

Capital and ideas to navigate rapid change

At a time when technology, consolidation and other forces are reshaping the financial sector, our FIG team is laser-focused on those megatrends and their impact on clients.  Like other industries, the sector is being disrupted by new upstarts, including roboadvisors, blockchain technologies, but also incumbents seeking to provide vertically integrated solutions.  Supported by Mizuho's strong balance sheet, we provide clients the creative ideas and capital they require to navigate those changes. Our sectors of specialization include Insurance, Financial Technology, Specialty Finance, Alternative Asset Managers and Banks.

Notable Transactions

  • Financial Advisor to UWM Holdings Corporation on its $1.3 billion acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp
  • Joint Bookrunner and Capped Call Counterparty on Robinhood Markets’ $2.2 billion convertible senior notes
  • Active Bookrunner on American Express’ $1.6 billion perpetual preferred
  • Joint Bookrunner on Neptune Insurance Holdings’ $311.2 million follow-on
  • Acquisition financing provider on Figure Technologies’ $717 million acquisition of Kiavi
  • Active Bookrunner (B&D) on Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp’s $400 million senior unsecured notes
  • Structuring Lead on Octane’s $337.2 million RV/marine equipment ABS

Industry expertise

  • Insurance
  • Financial Technology
  • Specialty Finance
  • Asset Managers & Alternative Asset Managers
  • Banks
  • Market Data & Trading Technology

Latest Insights

Michal Katz Discusses the $3 Trillion Exit Problem at FII Priority Miami

Michal Katz Discusses the $3 Trillion Exit Problem at FII Priority Miami

March 30, 2026
Sector Outlook 2026

Sector Outlook 2026

December 19, 2025
The Business of Sports

The Business of Sports

July 15, 2025
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