Mizuho Financial President & Group CEO at Davos

The transcript discusses the impact of Trump's policies on the banking industry, focusing on M&A opportunities and the integration of Greenhill. It explores Japanese companies' acquisitions in the US and their potential impact. The conversation shifts to profit projections, highlighting growth areas such as Japanese corporates and global investment banking. Expectations for BOJ rate hikes and their market implications are analyzed. Finally, market risks, growth drivers, and yen projections are discussed, emphasizing the need for careful global operations management.

How is President Trump's approach expected to affect the banking industry?

• Positively, due to business-friendly policies

• Negatively, due to increased regulations

• Negatively, due to trade restrictions

• No impact at all

What is the main goal of integrating Greenhill into the Mizzle platform?

• To reduce operational costs

• To diversify into new industries

• To increase transaction volume

• To focus on domestic markets

What percentage of revenue does the company aim to achieve from the US market?

• 20%

• 25%

• 35%

• 30%

Which sector is NOT mentioned as a growth area for the company?

• Asset management

• Japanese corporates

• Global corporate investment banking

• Retail banking

What is the expected after-tax profit target in three to four years?

• ¥500 billion

• ¥750 billion

• ¥1 trillion

• ¥1.5 trillion

What is the likelihood of the BOJ raising rates on Friday?

• 100%

• 90%

• 70%

• 50%

What is considered the biggest risk for the company currently?

• Technological disruptions

• Currency fluctuations

• Sticky inflation in the US

• Political instability