Mizuho Financial Group
Coverage of Mizuho Financial Group in the Nexus archive.
- Mizuho Says Historic Slump in Yen Is Defying the Rates Rulebook
Mizuho Financial Group notes a historic decline in the Japanese yen's value that is contradicting traditional interest rate expectations. The slump challenges conventional economic models predicting currency behavior.
- Investment firm secures $2.5B refinancing for Louisiana LNG stake
Stonepeak secured $2.5 billion through a private bond issuance to refinance construction debt for its Louisiana LNG export terminal project in Calcasieu Parish. The firm acquired a 40% stake in the facility from Woodside Energy Group Ltd, with construction ongoing since 2022 and first LNG cargo expected in 2029. The project is projected to contribute 5% of global LNG production capacity by the 2030s.
- Mizuho shares slide 7% after denying decision on reported Rakuten Bank investment shift
Mizuho Financial Group's shares fell by over 7% after the company denied making a decision on investing in Rakuten Bank. The investment decision has not been made yet. Mizuho Financial Group is a financial services company.
- Mizuho Plans to Reduce Orico Stake After Activist Pressure
Mizuho Financial Group plans to reduce its stake in Orico following pressure from activist investors. The decision reflects a strategic reassessment of the bank's portfolio management and shareholder value considerations.
- Japan’s JSCC partners with Mizuho, Nomura to test government bonds on blockchain
Japan's JSCC has partnered with Mizuho and Nomura to conduct a proof-of-concept trial for on-chain transfer and management of Japanese government bonds using the Canton Network blockchain platform.