Rie Nishihara's questions to MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP (MFG) leadership • FY 2021
Question
Rie Nishihara from JPMorgan Asset Management inquired about the specific strategies Mizuho intends to implement to achieve its goal of an ROE exceeding 8%. She also asked if there was a more precise numerical target beyond the general 'over 8%' statement.
Answer
Makoto Umemiya, Deputy President & Group CDIO & Group CFO, responded that while the company has a clear vision to aim for an ROE of over 8%, there is no specific numerical target set at this moment. The focus remains on achieving at least that level as a directional goal.