| 1872 |
The history of Mizuho Financial Group (Mizuho) dates back to 1873 with the establishment of Dai-Ichi Bank, the first national bank in Japan. |
| 1879 |
Fuji Bank, the house bank of Tokyo municipal government established, later to become one of the largest commercial banks in Japan. |
| 1897 |
Japan Kangyo Bank was established by the government to promote development in rural areas of Japan. |
| 1902 |
Industrial Bank of Japan established by the government to promote the development of industry and infrastructure in Japan. |
| 1952 |
Mizuho’s European presence dates back to 1952. We have continued to grow ever since, spreading throughout the EMEA region. |
| 1975 |
Industrial Bank of Japan International (IBJI) established its presence in London. |
| 1999 |
Dai–Ichi Kangyo Bank, Fuji Bank, and the Industrial Bank of Japan agree to merge and establish Mizuho Financial Group |
| 2000 |
Mizuho Holdings, Inc. is established : Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. is established : Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd. is established |
| 2000-12 |
In December 2000, Industrial Bank of Japan International (IBJI) formally became known as Mizuho International plc. |
| 2002 |
Dai–Ichi Kangyo Bank, Fuji Bank, and the Industrial Bank of Japan are consolidated and reorganized into Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. |
| 2002 |
Mizuho Financial Group and Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd., are formed by the merger and reorganization of Fuji Bank, Dai-Ichi Kangyo and Industrial Bank of Japan. |
| 2003 |
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is established |
| 2003 |
Mizuho Securities became a subsidiary of Mizuho Corporate Bank. The same year, Mizuho Trust & Banking (MHTB) was formed. |
| 2006 |
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange |
| 2006 |
Mizuho Financial Group listed on the New York Stock Exchange. |
| 2007 |
Mizuho established a banking subsidiary in China. |
| 2009 |
Mizuho Securities merged with Shinko Securities. Mizuho Saudi Arabia Company (MSAR), is established in Saudi Arabia. The first Japanese bank-affiliated financial instruments firm established in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). |
| 2013 |
Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd. are merged to become a new Mizuho Bank, Ltd. |
| 2013 |
Mizuho Bank & Mizuho Corporate Bank merged to establish Mizuho Bank Ltd. Mizuho Securities and Mizuho Investor Securities also combined to form Mizuho Securities, and our ‘One Mizuho’ strategy is launched. |
| 2016 |
Mizuho Americas LLC is established as a bank holding company in the United States : Asset Management One is established, consolidating group asset management services |
| 2016 |
Mizuho Group asset management services consolidated to establish Asset Management One. |
| 2017 |
Mizuho Bank (USA) and Mizuho Trust & Banking Co. (USA) are merged and become Mizuho Bank (USA) LLC in order to further integrate banking, trust, and securities services in the United States |
| 2018 |
JTC Holdings, Ltd. is established through the joint share transfer of Japan Trustee Services Bank, Ltd. (JTSB) and Trust & Custody Services Bank, Ltd., as an equity–method affiliate of Mizuho Financial Group |
| 2019 |
IBJ Leasing Company, Ltd. becomes an equity–method affiliate of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and is subsequently renamed Mizuho Leasing Company, Ltd. |
| 2019-03 |
Mizuho Securities Europe GmbH (Mizuho Securities Europe), the wholly owned European subsidiary of Mizuho International plc (a UK subsidiary of Mizuho Securities Co. Ltd.) commenced its EU operations in March 2019. |
| 2020 |
JTC Holdings, Ltd., JTSB, and TCSB are merged and become Custody Bank of Japan, Ltd. |
| 2021 |
Mizuho Information and Research Institute, Inc. and Mizuho Research Institute, Ltd. are merged and become Mizuho Research & Technologies, Ltd. (MHRT) |
| 2022 |
Mizuho Securities becomes wholly-owned subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group |
