CEO Message
Your most-trusted partner
“Innovating today. Transforming tomorrow.”
together with you
Thank you for your continued patronage and support.
Mizuho Securities is constantly evolving, tackling challenges, and creating value for clients. We aim to be a securities company that resonates with people, and continually strive to remain the most-trusted partner for our clients, markets, and the communities we serve.
A defining theme this year has been the end of ultra-low interest rates and Japan's transition to a new economic environment. Against a backdrop of sustained inflation and rising wages, households are placing greater emphasis on long-term wealth creation. The growing adoption of Japan's New NISA tax-advantaged investment program is encouraging broader participation in capital markets, supporting stable investment inflows, and adding depth and resilience to Japan's capital markets. The continued expansion of NISA accounts, together with increasing engagement in asset building across a wide range of income levels, demonstrates that Japan's long-anticipated shift from saving to investing is steadily becoming a reality.
Equity markets in both Japan and the US remain near historic highs supported by strong corporate earnings and optimism surrounding AI and other high-growth sectors. At the same time, the risk landscape is becoming increasingly complex. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, higher oil prices, cybersecurity threats, and new risks associated with advances in AI continue to shape an uncertain global landscape.
In this environment, where significant opportunities coexist with heightened uncertainty, the increasing adoption of long-term, diversified investment strategies by individual investors is emerging as an important source of market stability. Meanwhile, expectations for corporate value creation and greater capital efficiency continue to rise, reinforcing the increasingly vital role of securities firms.
As always, we remain focused on supporting your mid- to long-range wealth creation goals while also contributing to healthy and transparent capital markets. We believe we have a vital role to play in fostering a virtuous cycle of growth across the Japanese economy by helping expand investment income and supporting the sustainable growth of businesses.
We will continue to anticipate emerging trends and risks, listen carefully to your needs, and leverage our expertise to develop innovative solutions that deliver meaningful value. Above all, our employees remain dedicated to building trusted relationships while serving you with integrity, professionalism, and innovation to support your long-term growth and success.
Additionally, we will continue to drive our business forward by focusing on our client-centric approach, differentiating ourselves from our peers, and enhancing our competitive advantage while exploring growth opportunities that lead the entire Group toward an even brighter future. We will also further highlight viewpoints of sales reps and other front-line employees, strengthen governance controls, and continue to enhance operational efficiency. We are committed to leveraging the perspectives of all stakeholders, to take on new challenges and achieve incomparable results while always striving to remain your most-trusted partner and the first securities company you turn to.
We look forward to serving you and your continued support.
Yoshiro Hamamoto
President & CEO
Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.