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Our approach to providing client solutions is based in finding clarity in complexity, giving global perspectives and building trusted partnerships. Explore the articles to see how that approach shapes the way we work.

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M&A Corner

Managing Risks in the M&A Process

Our experts explore how evolving risk allocation, deal protection mechanisms and AI adoption are reshaping the M&A landscape

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Storytellers in Business

Stories from industry icons

We’re proud to present the next episode in our award-winning podcast, Storytellers in Business. Our featured guest is entrepreneur, actor and three-time NBA champion, Rick Fox.

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Connected Perspectives

What's Behind Rising M&A Activity?

Hear from our regional experts on what is driving increased M&A activity across the world

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Markets Mindset

Utilizing POWL for IPO Demand in Japan

With the SpaceX IPO raising $2.2 billion from Japan, our experts analyze what makes the Japanese POWL structure an attractive prospect for U.S. issuers

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Markets Mindset

Software Sector Impact on Leveraged Finance

Our experts analyze the state of leveraged finance within an uncertain software sector and how markets are responding to the recent trends

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Beyond The Obvious

Beyond The Obvious is a source for unique and insightful perspectives on macro, markets and business. We explore possibilities, elucidate ideas, expound on opportunities and engage across stakeholders.

Here you will find Mizuho | Greenhill’s best-in-class thought leadership on industry trends and drivers from subject matter experts, clients and our employees.

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Perspectives

Q3 2026 Equity Capital Markets: Utilizing POWL for IPO Demand in Japan

Capital Markets

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Navigating the Changing Face of Battle: A Field Guide to Defense and Space Technology Investing

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Markets Mindset

Exploring the macro trends, financing insights and capital markets outlook provided by our team of experienced professionals

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Perspectives

Q3 2026 Equity Capital Markets: Utilizing POWL for IPO Demand in Japan

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Q2 2026 Debt Capital Markets: Weathering the Geopolitical Climate

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Q2 2026 Leveraged Finance: Software Sector Impact

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M&A Corner

Uncovering how corporates are navigating the complex world of M&A, with insights from our dealmaking experts

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Managing Risks in the M&A Process

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European Dealmaking Landscape

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The Business of Sports

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Storytellers in Business

Listen to inspiring accounts from business leaders, industry icons and influential figures and draw on their experiences as you create your own story

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Storytellers in Business: Rick Fox

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Storytellers in Business, Episode 2: Steve Ricchiuto

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Storytellers in Business, Episode 1: Barbara Byrne

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Connected Perspectives

Examining cross-border collaboration, global M&A and acquisition finance through the lens of a global investment bank

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Drivers of Spanish M&A

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The Steady Strength of Nordic M&A

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Balancing Opportunity and Risk in Australian M&A

Capital Markets

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Discovering bold perspectives from Mizuho | Greenhill experts, corporate leaders and industry pundits featured at our events

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Michal Katz joins “Public vs. Private” panel at the Forbes Iconoclast Summit

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

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Mizuho Technology Conference Keynote Speaker: Pascal Desroches, Senior Executive Vice President & CFO of AT&T

Capital Markets

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Markets Mindset

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Banking

Industrials

Power + Energy + Infrastructure

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Consumer + Retail

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Healthcare

Technology + Media + Telecom

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Our People

Meeting the people that power Mizuho | Greenhill and learn how their curiosity, passion and commitment to excellence makes our investment & corporate bank a unique place to work

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Spend your summer with Mizuho | Greenhill

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Michal Katz, Head of Investment & Corporate Banking, addresses the Class of 2023 as the keynote speaker at Binghamton University School of Management Graduation

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In this episode of the Intellectual Curiosity series, a DCM banker discusses what drives Mizuho’s Investment & Corporate Banking presence in Latin America

Capital Markets

M&A

Project Finance

Markets Mindset

Center Stage

Banking

Industrials

Power + Energy + Infrastructure

Financial Institutions

Consumer + Retail

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Healthcare

Technology + Media + Telecom

Research

Real Estate

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Market Trends

Energy & Utilities

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Insights that look deeper

Our Approach

Managing Risks in the M&A Process

Stories from industry icons

What's Behind Rising M&A Activity?

Utilizing POWL for IPO Demand in Japan

Software Sector Impact on Leveraged Finance

Beyond The Obvious

What's new?

Q3 2026 Equity Capital Markets: Utilizing POWL for IPO Demand in Japan

Navigating the Changing Face of Battle: A Field Guide to Defense and Space Technology Investing

Insights

Mizuho | Greenhill’s Approach to Providing Client Solutions

PFI Global Energy: Alternative Forms of Project Finance in the Digital Buildout

Michal Katz on Bloomberg "The Close" at Mizuho Tech Conference

Bloomberg Article: The Winner of the OpenAI-Anthropic Race May Not Be the First to the IPO Finish Line

Software Misunderstood

Michal Katz joins “Public vs. Private” panel at the Forbes Iconoclast Summit

Markets Mindset

Q3 2026 Equity Capital Markets: Utilizing POWL for IPO Demand in Japan

Q2 2026 Debt Capital Markets: Weathering the Geopolitical Climate

Q2 2026 Leveraged Finance: Software Sector Impact

M&A Corner

Managing Risks in the M&A Process

European Dealmaking Landscape

The Business of Sports

Storytellers in Business

Storytellers in Business: Rick Fox

Storytellers in Business, Episode 2: Steve Ricchiuto

Storytellers in Business, Episode 1: Barbara Byrne

Connected Perspectives

Drivers of Spanish M&A

The Steady Strength of Nordic M&A

Balancing Opportunity and Risk in Australian M&A

Events

Michal Katz joins “Public vs. Private” panel at the Forbes Iconoclast Summit

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

Mizuho Technology Conference Keynote Speaker: Pascal Desroches, Senior Executive Vice President & CFO of AT&T

Our People

Spend your summer with Mizuho | Greenhill

Michal Katz, Head of Investment & Corporate Banking, addresses the Class of 2023 as the keynote speaker at Binghamton University School of Management Graduation

In this episode of the Intellectual Curiosity series, a DCM banker discusses what drives Mizuho’s Investment & Corporate Banking presence in Latin America

See how we look Beyond The Obvious