Mizuho Financial Group's asset management arm, Asset Management One, is looking at a possible acquisition or partnership with a private asset management specialist in Europe or the United States, according to a Reuters report published on 25 August 2025.
The Japanese lender said its search is focused on firms with expertise in credit and infrastructure strategies in Western economies.
AM ONE MANAGES ABOUT $489 BILLION
AM One, Mizuho's investment management subsidiary, has about $489 billion in assets under management.
MUFG ALSO SEEKING DEALS
Mizuho's comments, published by Reuters on 25 August, appeared alongside similar remarks from MUFG Asset Management, which said it was also seeking opportunities in overseas asset management, with the US and Europe as key regions.
AM One's Oleg Kapinos told Reuters that buying opportunities are fairly rare and an attractive asset is likely to attract a lot of attention.