Mizuho Financial Group (MFG) Completes Merger on April 1, 2023

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On April 1, 2023, Mizuho Financial Group Inc. (MFG) finalized the merger of its units, Mizuho Bank and Mizuho Research & Technologies. Mizuho Bank will now serve as the surviving entity, consolidating expertise in banking, research consulting, and technological development. This merger aims to enhance operational capabilities and address financial challenges by establishing a new research center focused on information mathematics and engineering. Additionally, Mizuho plans to modernize its infrastructure using Oracle Autonomous AI Database to reduce costs and improve security.