A sterling reputation is hard-earned. It involves the synthesis of a countless number of little things, each one done very well indeed. Great financial services institutions do the right things right — over and over again.

Mizuho — Banking Beyond Limits presents the findings of a multi-year, independent study on the firm’s wholesale banking reputation. This first-of-its-kind research captures the perspectives of 4,039 key decision-makers from Fortune Global 500 and Forbes Global 2000 companies, offering an unparalleled look into how business clients perceive Mizuho. They evaluated Mizuho’s wholesale banking performance across six critical dimensions: client-centricity, external engagement, competitiveness, leadership and employee quality, innovativeness, and business model efficiency and effectiveness (e.g., Mizuho’s reliability as a business partner, its agility, client responsiveness, and resilience).

Reputations have immense economic value. Credibility turns out to be the real currency of exchange.

This research report presents the ‘Data Only Edition’ for Mizuho — Mizuho’s research results. For those seeking an even deeper understanding of the drivers behind excellence in wholesale banking (i.e., commercial, corporate, and investment banking), seen through the lens of clients, I strongly recommend reviewing the ‘Extended Edition’ or ‘Extended + Edition’ of the Goldman Sachs report, Goldman Sachs — The Blueprint for Leadership.

Ranked first in this extensive, multi-year study, Goldman Sachs received the most nominations, offering valuable insights for every leading bank — financial behemoth or boutique bank. While each bank faces unique challenges, the in-depth analysis of Goldman Sachs’ performance provides invaluable lessons applicable across the industry.

MIZUHO — BANKING BEYOND LIMITS | DATA ONLY EDITION 2025 (number of pages: 171)

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