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.

In modern business, “Galapagos Syndrome” has become a metaphor often used when discussing the progression of Japanese products over the past 30 years. Edward Butterman, Director of Global Transaction Banking, explores the country’s distinct payments ecosystem.

In this video, Head of Real Estate, Noel Purcell, speaks with NAREIT’s Sarah Borcherson-Keto on the REIT 2021 outlook and where he believes M&A activity is headed.

Motivated by the impact of its donations in 2020 to food programs across the U.S., Mizuho held its first Mizuho Hunger Relief Week, May 10-16, bringing together teammates remotely to gather donations of food, funds, and support.