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    Rie Nishihara

    Research Analyst at JPMorgan Asset Management

    Rie Nishihara is Chief Japan Equity Strategist and Equity Chief (Japan) at JPMorgan Chase, focusing on Japanese equity markets with in-depth expertise in banking and financials. She covers major Japanese firms such as Fukuoka Financial Group and Mizuho Financial Group, and has delivered a notable average return of 70.2% per rating since 2020 with a 41% success rate, ranking in the top tier of Wall Street analysts. Nishihara joined JPMorgan in 2015 as a senior bank analyst after earlier roles with Mizuho Securities USA and has served as an advisor to Japan’s Financial System Council on reform. She holds a BA in Economics from the University of Tokyo, an MSc from London Business School, was a visiting fellow at Columbia Business School, and is presumed to have standard securities licenses commensurate with her role.

    Rie Nishihara's questions to MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP (MFG) leadership

    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.

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