Glossary

C

Company with Three Committees

Please see Corporate Governance page for reasons why Mizuho Financial Group chose to transform into a "Company with Three Committees," etc.

Corporate Governance

Please see Corporate Governance page for fundamental perspectives regarding corporate governance.

F

Fundamental Structural Reforms

Please see Reference: Fundamental Structural Reforms.

In Japanese, "mizuho" means "a fresh harvest of rice," and the phrase - "mizuho country" meaning "fruitful country" - is used to refer poetically to Japan. The name "Mizuho" expresses commitment of the Mizuho Financial Group, as Japan's leading financial institution to offer highly fruitful financial products and services to all of its customers, both in Japan and abroad.

O

Overseas branches: How can I check on information regarding overseas branches?

Please see Locations page for information concerning the overseas branches.

P

People and organization

Please see Our people and organization

S

Sustainability

Please see Sustainability.