MFG Mizuho Financial Group ADR

Mizuho Americas Wins the First-Ever Markets Choice Best in Corporate Culture Award

Mizuho Americas Wins the First-Ever Markets Choice Best in Corporate Culture Award

Mizuho Derivatives Risk Solutions Named Best in Derivatives

NEW YORK, May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced it was honored with two Markets Choice Awards at the annual gala celebrating the best in capital markets trading, technology, and talent. Mizuho Americas won the first-ever Best in Corporate Culture Award and was named Best in Derivatives.

The Best in Corporate Culture Award was introduced this year in recognition of the growing importance of company values in attracting and retaining top talent, delivering dynamic solutions, and building long-term customer value. Mizuho Americas was cited for its impressive growth in recent years, due largely to its success in establishing a common, united culture.

“The tone is definitely set from the top when it comes to prioritizing employee satisfaction, personal fulfillment, and professional advancement,” said Liz Ceisler, Mizuho Americas Chief Human Resources Officer. “Mizuho has placed great emphasis on building and maintaining a corporate culture where employees are recognized for their hard work, valued for who they are, and given opportunities to grow and give back.”

Best in Derivatives was awarded to the Mizuho Derivatives Risk Solutions team in recognition of its market-leading increase in client reputation and share of derivatives market revenue since 2017. The division has been expanding its product suite and creating increasingly-sophisticated solutions leveraging a revamped technology platform.

“It is exciting to be able to challenge our strong team with the resources to make new and innovative products possible,” said Shirley Liu, Head of Derivatives Risk Solutions Americas. “We have emerged as the go-to source for clients looking to analyze and mitigate sizable risk exposures affecting M&A and financing transactions across an array of shifting economic and geopolitical conditions.”

The Markets Choice Awards recognize the best of the best in capital markets trading and technology. Awards are determined by the Markets Media editorial staff.

About Mizuho Americas

Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of a broad range of financial services, including investment and corporate banking, lending, custody, treasury services, research and capital markets solutions. With professionals across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, Mizuho Americas supports corporate clients, institutional investors and public sector organizations by connecting local markets to a vast global network. To learn more about Mizuho Americas' business, values, and ethical commitments, and the entities it comprises, visit .

Mizuho Americas is an integral part of the Japan-based Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MFG). Mizuho Financial Group is one of the largest financial institutions in the world, offering comprehensive financial and strategic services through its subsidiaries. The group has approximately 800 offices and 50,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. As of December 31, 2022, its total assets were approximately $2 trillion. Learn more about Mizuho Financial Group at .

For inquiries, please contact:

Jim Gorman

Director, Media Relations, Mizuho Americas



Laura London

Vice President, Media Relations, Mizuho Americas





EN
04/05/2023

Underlying

To request access to management, click here to engage with our
partner Phoenix-IR's CorporateAccessNetwork.com

Reports on Mizuho Financial Group ADR

 PRESS RELEASE

Mizuho Americas and Pursuit Launch AI Nonprofit Build Corps

Mizuho Americas and Pursuit Launch AI Nonprofit Build Corps An innovative new AI training initiative supported by a Mizuho USA Foundation FutureReady Grant NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas and  today announced that Pursuit has received a three-year FutureReady Grant from the to expand opportunity through technology and workforce innovation across New York City. “AI is rapidly reshaping every job, not just those in tech,” said Nick Simmons, CEO of Pursuit. “The AI Nonprofit Build Corps ensures that communities who have historically been left out of tech revolu...

 PRESS RELEASE

Mizuho Americas and NPower Advance Tech Career Pathways for New Yorker...

Mizuho Americas and NPower Advance Tech Career Pathways for New Yorkers Through Path2TECH: NetSA The Path2TECH: Networking & Systems Administration program was piloted in 2025 with support from a Mizuho USA Foundation FutureReady grant. NEW YORK, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas and , a national tech training nonprofit, today announced a successful first year of their dynamic partnership that connects young adults in the New York metro area with transformative employment opportunities in technology. The innovative program was supported by a three-year FutureReady grant ...

 PRESS RELEASE

Mizuho Americas Announces $1 Million in Grants Through the Mizuho USA ...

Mizuho Americas Announces $1 Million in Grants Through the Mizuho USA Foundation NEW YORK, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho today announced the Mizuho USA Foundation, the charitable foundation of Mizuho Americas, has awarded $1 million in 2025 grants. With a focus on strengthening and sustaining communities, the firm provides competitive grants for programs that address economic and societal challenges as well as grants to strategic nonprofit partners of employee volunteer initiatives. “We are proud to offer signature grant programs that support innovative organizations and initi...

 PRESS RELEASE

Mizuho Honored with Four Wins at 2025 Markets Choice Women in Finance ...

Mizuho Honored with Four Wins at 2025 Markets Choice Women in Finance Awards Cheryl Gilberg Named CMO of the Year NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Americas today announced four of its exceptional women were honored at the 2025 Markets Choice Women in Finance Awards, held last night in New York City. Award recipients were recognized for their achievements, leadership, and significant contributions to the financial industry. The Mizuho Americas award recipients are: Cheryl Gilberg, Chief Marketing Officer – CMO of the YearInga Norton, Managing Director, Securitized Pro...

 PRESS RELEASE

Mizuho Announces Global Fixed Income Leadership Appointments

Mizuho Announces Global Fixed Income Leadership Appointments Thomas Hartnett to serve as Head of Americas and EMEA NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mizuho Financial Group today announced new leadership appointments in its global fixed income organization, part of Mizuho Securities. Effective immediately, Thomas Hartnett will serve as Head of Americas and EMEA Fixed Income. Previously responsible for the Americas fixed income division, Hartnett’s strategic remit will expand to include the businesses and operations across the Americas and Europe as a single, integrated platfo...

ResearchPool Subscriptions

Get the most out of your insights

Get in touch