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About the Mizuho Financial Group

Q1 Please give a brief description of Mizuho Financial Group.
A1

Please see "Company Information".

Q2 Please describe companies of the Mizuho Financial Group.
A2

Please see "Business Outline". We also publish our group brochure "Profile of the Mizuho Financial Group."

Q3 What does "Mizuho" mean?
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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.

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Q4 Please explain the Mizuho Financial Group's brand slogan "Channel to Discovery".
A4

The brand slogan expresses the kind of financial group it aims to be and the promises it aims to fulfill. Please see "Brand Slogan" page for details.

Q5 Please give an explanation of the Mizuho Financial Group's logo.
A5

The Mizuho logo symbolizes the Mizuho brand. Please see "Brand Concept" on this website for details.

Q6 How can I check on information regarding overseas branches of Mizuho Corporate Bank?
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Please see "Branches (International)" page for information concerning the overseas branches of Mizuho Corporate Bank.

Q7 Please explain the Mizuho Financial Group's Management Strategies.
A7

Please see "Strategy".

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Q8 Please explain the Mizuho Financial Group's corporate governance policy.
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We have been working to achieve a streamlined and speedy management structure while strengthening our corporate governance by inviting outside directors to join our board etc. We continue our efforts to make management transparent and efficient through corporate governance, with strict observance of all laws and regulations, pursuing our business activities in a fair and honest manner in conformance with the norms accepted by society.
Please see "Corporate Governance" and "Corporate Governance Report (PDF/101KB)PDF" for our corporate governance structure.

Q9 Please explain the Mizuho Financial Group's basic compliance policy.
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We view strict compliance as one of the basic principles of sound business management. We will therefore work to ensure that we observe all laws and regulations, and pursue corporate activities in a fair and honest manner that conforms to the norms accepted by society.
Please see "Compliance Structure" for details.

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