Mizuho Corporate Bank Syndications
One of the Largest Loan Syndication Unit in Japan
Mizuho Corporate Bank positions its syndicated loan activities as the core of its "originate to distribute" business model.
The Mizuho Financial Group's marketing force, which is one of the largest in Japan, assists the unit in its origination and distribution activities.
By activity, the syndication unit can be broken down into the following divisions:
| Activity | Number of staff |
|---|---|
| Syndicated Finance Structuring Division for originating domestic syndicated loans | about 45 |
| Syndicated Finance Distribution Division for distributing loans to financial institutions, Syndicated Products Distribution Division for distributing loans to financial institutions (i.e., Leveraged Finance, Project Finance, etc), and Loan Trading Department for trading syndicated and bilateral loans. | about 40 |
| Global Syndicated Finance Promotion Division for originating cross-border syndicated loans (i.e., ninja loans, etc) | about 20 |
| Syndicated Finance Division for pricing, underwriting, allocations, including credit analysis | about 30 |
| Investment Banking Coordination Division for conducting agency services, credit monitoring, and business management | about 90 |
One of the Largest Investor Network in Japan
Mizuho Corporate Bank, which has built strong ties with investors both in Japan and abroad, has daily contact with approximately 300 financial institutions.
Results of Mizuho Financial Group
Drawing on the strengths of the Mizuho Financial Group, such as having a huge customer base consisting of over 70% of the listed companies in Japan, and one of the largest network among domestic investors, Mizuho Corporate Bank has established a large share in the Japanese syndicated loan market. We are committed to providing financial solutions to meet the needs and expectations of both borrowers and investors.
