One sector that bore the brunt of the move toward social distancing and remote work was real estate, but since the emergence of COVID vaccines and the broad economic reopening, the market has largely stabilized. Senior Equity Research Analyst Haendel St. Juste explains why REITs still hold appeal for investors, and why not all subsectors are enjoying the same rebound.

As New York City grappled with the pandemic and a shutdown that stifled the food service industry, caused enormous job losses, and exacerbated a hunger crisis for vulnerable New Yorkers, two Mizuho USA Foundation grantees stepped up to the plate and, through innovative business models, leveraged relatively small investments to have an exponential impact on food insecurity and economic opportunities for the underserved.  

In our latest edition of "5 questions with," Senior Fintech Equity Research Analyst Dan Dolev talks about the future of banking, bitcoin, and how the pandemic has accelerated a shift in fintech.

Equity derivatives are a relatively new product at Mizuho. We ask our product head, Arunesh Hari, about the process of building a new franchise from scratch, the barriers to entry, and pandemic trends in the derivatives market.

As a veteran public servant and twice Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Neil Chatterjee is a respected advocate and progressive visionary on energy infrastructure, regulation, and security. In our latest installment of Mizuho's Sustainability Series, Neil shared actionable ideas and observations on transitioning the US energy grid and the role that government, business, investors, and individuals can play in accelerating a sustainable, low-carbon future.

Recent changes at the helms of major U.S. public companies have demonstrated the strategic importance of succession planning. But Michal Katz, Head of Banking Americas, says management teams too often treat succession as an afterthought – or eschew it entirely. She shares her insights on how to make succession planning foundational to a business’s long-term strategy.

Here’s a roadmap for navigating the energy transition, as nearly half a year into the Biden presidency has already shown that the path ahead for American renewables is unlikely to be as smooth or immediate as proponents say it will.

Faced with growing threats, organizations need next-generation security options that can keep pace with hackers’ evolving capabilities. Equity Research Analyst Gregg Moskowitz looks at how cybersecurity vendors are rising to the challenge by developing innovative solutions.

Asia and Latin America have a long history of close trading ties. Despite the pandemic and associated economic downturn, the trade partnerships between these two regions continue to grow, with both regions identifying new opportunities through close intercontinental collaboration.