Debt Finance
Thanks to powerful bond sales capabilities, placement expertise that accurately reflects investor demand, and keen responsiveness to market fluctuations, we have amassed a top-class record in the field of debt finance. We also actively propose solutions to various other related problems, including the recent increased credit risk, measures to improve credit ratings, and disclosure issues. Going forward, we will continue devising the best fund-raising plans for our clients, using accurate analyses of market trends and leading-edge financial technologies.
[ Total SB Underwriting (Lead manager) ]
* Including Samurai Bonds and municipal bonds
Excluding subsidiary debt issue, self-led issue and retail targeted
Total issue amount: JPY 8,362bil.
| Rank | Company | Amount (JPY: Billion) | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daiwa Securities SMBC | 1,723 | 20.61 |
| 2 | Mizuho Securities | 1,617 | 19.35 |
| 3 | Mitsubishi UFJ Securities | 1,267 | 15.15 |
| 4 | Nomura Securities | 1,197 | 14.32 |
| 4 | Nikko Citigroup | 990 | 11.85 |
*April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007 Launch date basis
*Source: Mizuho Securities created based on the data by I-N Information Center.
Sales and Trading
As leading player in the bond market, Mizuho Securities provides appropriate products, undertakes active market-making, and offers sophisticated information according to the investment strategies of its clients. Our basic commitment is to serve as a bond house that is widely trusted by customers.
Consequently, we have consistently maintained a high bid ranking for new Japanese government bond issues. We also have a strong presence in the secondary market. As a member of the JGB Market Special Participants scheme, for example, we take an active part in the Japanese government bond market, and we also occupy a high share of the customer-driven trading market.
In structured finance, we deploy teams of sales specialists to interface between customers and our product development experts. By ascertaining the needs of customers and developing products accordingly, we demonstrate our overwhelming strength in this business. In the structured bond business, where we employ the latest financial technologies, we work in close cooperation with Mizuho International plc, a securities subsidiary in London, to ensure the stable supply of products that match the requirements of customers. Although we have established a position as a top bond house, we will continue seeking to raise our market presence by creating a diverse array of high-value-added products.
Research
In addition to macroeconomic, credit, and other market analyses, our research teams provide customers with individualized portfolio evaluations. We are also equipped to offer efficient asset management and consulting services based on meticulous balance sheet analyses. With such a high level of professionalism, our employees are committed to delivering top-quality services and contributing to the development of the bond market.
In March 2007, Mizuho Securities seized the No. 1 overall position in the annual fixed income analyst and economist survey carried out by Nikkei Bonds & Financial Weekly, for the sixth consecutive year.
[ The Bond Analysts and Economists Popularity research ]
Overall Ranking:No.1 Mizuho Securities
| Rank | Company | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mizuho Securities | 656 |
| 2 | Mitsubishi UFJ Securities | 551 |
| 3 | BNP PARIBAS | 378 |
| 4 | Nomura Securities | 361 |
| 5 | Deutsche Securities | 316 |
| 6 | UBS | 309 |
| 7 | Credit Suisse Securities | 288 |
| 8 | Merrill Lynch Japan Securities | 285 |
| 9 | Nikko Citigroup | 275 |
| 10 | Daiwa Securities SMBC | 248 |
Based on “the 12th Bond Analysts and Economists Popularity Research”
by the Nikkei Bonds & Financial Weekly
(The Company prepared based on the articles shown in the No.1579
Nikkei Bonds & Financial Weekly dated March 12,2007)
