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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-05-29 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAIICHI LIFE GROUP, INC.DIRECT PARENT COMPANYForeign entity | ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA INC. | 25% to less than 50%Code C | Yes | DIRECT PARENT COMPANY04/2024 | Schedule APDF page 59 |
| 2 | MIZUHO AMERICAS LLCDIRECT PARENT COMPANYDomestic entity | ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA INC. | 50% to less than 75%Code D | Yes | DIRECT PARENT COMPANY04/2024 | Schedule APDF page 59 |
| 3 | Sugio NMN SuzukiDIRECTORIndividual | ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR04/2025 | Schedule APDF page 59 |
| 4 | Shinjiro NMN NozakiDIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CEOIndividual | ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT & CEO04/2025 | Schedule APDF page 59 |
| 5 | KRISTIN RITA WILLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER03/2026 | Schedule APDF page 59 |
| 6 | Michael PodevynGENERAL COUNSELIndividual | ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | No | GENERAL COUNSEL03/2026 | Schedule APDF page 59 |
| 7 | Naoyuki FujiwaraEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTIndividual | ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT04/2026 | Schedule APDF page 59 |
| 8 | Yoichiro KurodaDIRECTORIndividual | ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA INC. | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | DIRECTOR04/2026 | Schedule APDF page 59 |
| 9 | MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUPULTIMATE AND INDIRECT PARENTForeign entity | MIZUHO BANK, LTD. | 50% to less than 75%Code D | Yes | ULTIMATE AND INDIRECT PARENT03/2003 | Schedule BPDF page 60 |
| 10 | MIZUHO BANK, LTD.INTERMEDIATE AND INDIRECT PARENTForeign entity | MIZUHO AMERICAS LLC | 50% to less than 75%Code D | Yes | INTERMEDIATE AND INDIRECT PARENT04/2024 | Schedule BPDF page 60 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 5/29/2026 1:43:02 PM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
- A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions1 Yes4 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings2 Yes2 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?Yes
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?Yes
Additional DRP filings 4 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
regulatory · block 1MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.PDF pages 61–63
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
- Regulator name — filed text
- JAPAN FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY ("FSA")
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
THE ADVISORY AFFILIATE IS IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING AND VERIFYING MIZUHO BANK'S SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN AND MANAGEMENT CONTROLS, AND PREPARING THE VERIFICATION RESULTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE FSA.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC. (THE "ADVISORY AFFILIATE")'S BANKING SUBSIDIARY, MIZUHO BANK, LTD. ("MIZUHO BANK") HAD SEVERAL SYSTEM FAILURES IN 2021 WHICH CAUSED SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCES ON ITS CUSTOMERS. IN THE MEANTIME, MIZUHO BANK PLANS TO RENEW AND UPDATE ITS SYSTEMS NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS CONTINUITY (THE "SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN"). IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE, THE FSA ISSUED A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER TO MIZUHO BANK AND THE ADVISORY AFFILIATE THEREBY ORDERING MIZUHO BANK (I) TO REEXAMINE AND REVIEW THE SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE PAST SYSTEM FAILURES, THE NECESSITY AND URGENCY OF THE SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN, AND POSSIBLE RISKS TO THE BANKING BUSINESS, (II) TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE CONTROLS BE PLACED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN AND (III) TO SUBMIT THE RESULTS OF (I) AND (II) ABOVE. THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PLAN ALSO ORDERED THE ADVISORY AFFILIATE, AS A BANK HOLDING COMPANY OF MIZUHO BANK, TO VERIFY THE RESULTS OF MIZUHO BANK'S REEXAMINATION AND REVIEW OF THE SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN AS WELL AS A PLAN FOR APPROPRIATE CONTROLS, AND TO SUBMIT THE RESULTS OF SUCH VERIFICATION BY OCTOBER 29, 2021.
Sanction detail — filed text
SAME AS ABOVE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP,
INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
JAPAN FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY ("FSA")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/22/2021
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
N/A
6.
Principal Product Type:
Banking Products (Other than CD(s))
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC. (THE "ADVISORY AFFILIATE")'S BANKING SUBSIDIARY, MIZUHO BANK, LTD. ("MIZUHO BANK") HAD SEVERAL SYSTEM
FAILURES IN 2021 WHICH CAUSED SIGNIFICANT INFLUENCES ON ITS CUSTOMERS. IN THE MEANTIME, MIZUHO BANK PLANS TO RENEW AND UPDATE
ITS SYSTEMS NECESSARY FOR BUSINESS CONTINUITY (THE "SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN"). IN CONNECTION WITH THE ABOVE, THE FSA ISSUED A
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER TO MIZUHO BANK AND THE ADVISORY AFFILIATE THEREBY ORDERING MIZUHO BANK (I) TO REEXAMINE AND REVIEW
THE SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE PAST SYSTEM FAILURES, THE NECESSITY AND URGENCY OF THE SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN, AND
POSSIBLE RISKS TO THE BANKING BUSINESS, (II) TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE CONTROLS BE PLACED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN
AND (III) TO SUBMIT THE RESULTS OF (I) AND (II) ABOVE. THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PLAN ALSO ORDERED THE ADVISORY AFFILIATE, AS A BANK
HOLDING COMPANY OF MIZUHO BANK, TO VERIFY THE RESULTS OF MIZUHO BANK'S REEXAMINATION AND REVIEW OF THE SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN AS
WELL AS A PLAN FOR APPROPRIATE CONTROLS, AND TO SUBMIT THE RESULTS OF SUCH VERIFICATION BY OCTOBER 29, 2021.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/29/2021
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THE ADVISORY AFFILIATE WILL SUBMIT THE REQUESTED VERIFICATION RESULTS TO THE FSA NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 29, 2021.
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
AS STATED ABOVE, THE ADVISORY AFFILIATE HAS BEEN ORDERED TO VERIFY ITS BANKING SUBSIDIARY'S SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN AND
CONTROLS, AND TO SUBMIT THE VERIFICATION RESULTS TO THE FSA BY OCTOBER 29, 2021.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
SAME AS ABOVE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE ADVISORY AFFILIATE IS IN THE PROCESS OF REVIEWING AND VERIFYING MIZUHO BANK'S SYSTEM RENEWAL PLAN AND MANAGEMENT CONTROLS,
AND PREPARING THE VERIFICATION RESULTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE FSA.regulatory · block 2MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.PDF pages 63–65
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
- Regulator name — filed text
- JAPAN FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY ("FSA")
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
MIZUHO BANK AND MHFG WILL BE TAKING ACTIONS AS DIRECTED IN THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER AND PROVIDE REPORTS TO THE FSA BY THEIR RESPECTIVE DUE DATESE AS SET FORTH IN THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE REGULATORY ACTION IS DIRECTED TO MIZUHO BANK LTD. ("MIZUHO BANK") AND ITS PARENT COMPANY, MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC. (THE "MHFG"). PLEASE NOTE THAT MHFG IS AN "ADVISORY AFFILIATE" OF ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA BY VIRTUE OF BEING AN INDIRECT CONTROLLING PERSON, BUT MIZUHO BANK IS NOT AN "ADVISORY AFFILIATE". MIZUHO BANK CAUSED SYSTEM FAILURES EIGHT TIMES IN TOTAL DURING THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2021, WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED ITS INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE CUSTOMERS. FURTHERMORE, IN THE RESTORATION PROCESS AFTER THE SYSTEM FAILURE ON SEPTEMBER 30, A PROBLEM WAS FOUND IN RELATION TO MIZUHO BANK'S COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO ASSET FREEZING AND OTHER ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AS WELL AS THE AML/CFT GUIDELINES. THE FSA FOUND THAT THE DIRECT CAUSE OF THE SERIES OF MULTIPLE SYSTEM FAILURES AS FOLLOWS: ·MIZUHO BANK HAS FAILED TO CONDUCT VERIFICATION SUFFICIENTLY FOR ENSURING QUALITY IN SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND RESPONSES TO FAILURES. ·MIZUHO BANK HAS NOT DEVELOPED A MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION STRUCTURE TO ENSURE STABLE OPERATION OF ITS NEW CORE SYSTEM, SUCH AS FAILING TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION AND TO GOVERN OUTSOURCEES SUFFICIENTLY. ·MIZUHO BANK HAS FAILED TO VERIFY ITS PREPAREDNESS FOR EMERGENCIES SUFFICIENTLY THROUGH DRILLS AND TRAINING. THE FSA FURTHER FOUND THAT MHFG FAILED TO MANAGE AND CONTROL MIZUHO BANK APPROPRIATELY AS A BANK HOLDING COMPANY AND IDENTIFIED MHFG'S GOVERNANCE RELATED ISSUES. THE FSA CONSIDERS THAT THE ROOT CAUSES OF THESE PROBLEMS IN TERMS OF SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1)DISREGARD FOR SYSTEM-RELATED RISKS AND EXPERTISE (2)DISREGARD FOR THE ACTUAL SITUATION OF THE IT SECTION (3)LACK OF SENSITIVITY TO THE IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND DISREGARD FOR THE ACTUAL SITUATION OF THE SALES SECTION (4)ATTITUDE TO REFRAIN FROM SAYING WHAT NEEDS TO BE SAID AND TO ONLY DO WHAT WAS INSTRUCTED ACCORDINGLY, THE FSA HAS ORDERED MIZUHO BANK AND MHFG TO FORMULATE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PLANS AS FURTHER DESCRIBED IN 12.B BELOW.
Sanction detail — filed text
SEE ABOVE.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP,
INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
JAPAN FINANCIAL SERVICES AGENCY ("FSA")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions:
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/26/2021
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
N/A
6.
Principal Product Type:
Banking Products (Other than CD(s))
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE REGULATORY ACTION IS DIRECTED TO MIZUHO BANK LTD. ("MIZUHO BANK") AND ITS PARENT COMPANY, MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP INC. (THE
"MHFG"). PLEASE NOTE THAT MHFG IS AN "ADVISORY AFFILIATE" OF ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA BY VIRTUE OF BEING AN INDIRECT CONTROLLING
PERSON, BUT MIZUHO BANK IS NOT AN "ADVISORY AFFILIATE". MIZUHO BANK CAUSED SYSTEM FAILURES EIGHT TIMES IN TOTAL DURING THE PERIOD
FROM FEBRUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2021, WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTED ITS INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE CUSTOMERS. FURTHERMORE, IN THE
RESTORATION PROCESS AFTER THE SYSTEM FAILURE ON SEPTEMBER 30, A PROBLEM WAS FOUND IN RELATION TO MIZUHO BANK'S COMPLIANCE WITH
LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO ASSET FREEZING AND OTHER ECONOMIC SANCTIONS AS WELL AS THE AML/CFT GUIDELINES. THE FSA FOUND
THAT THE DIRECT CAUSE OF THE SERIES OF MULTIPLE SYSTEM FAILURES AS FOLLOWS: ·MIZUHO BANK HAS FAILED TO CONDUCT VERIFICATION
SUFFICIENTLY FOR ENSURING QUALITY IN SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND RESPONSES TO FAILURES. ·MIZUHO BANK HAS NOT DEVELOPED A
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION STRUCTURE TO ENSURE STABLE OPERATION OF ITS NEW CORE SYSTEM, SUCH AS FAILING TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION AND TO GOVERN OUTSOURCEES SUFFICIENTLY. ·MIZUHO BANK HAS FAILED TO VERIFY ITS PREPAREDNESS FOR
EMERGENCIES SUFFICIENTLY THROUGH DRILLS AND TRAINING. THE FSA FURTHER FOUND THAT MHFG FAILED TO MANAGE AND CONTROL MIZUHO BANK
APPROPRIATELY AS A BANK HOLDING COMPANY AND IDENTIFIED MHFG'S GOVERNANCE RELATED ISSUES. THE FSA CONSIDERS THAT THE ROOT CAUSES
OF THESE PROBLEMS IN TERMS OF SYSTEMS AND GOVERNANCE ARE AS FOLLOWS: (1)DISREGARD FOR SYSTEM-RELATED RISKS AND EXPERTISE
(2)DISREGARD FOR THE ACTUAL SITUATION OF THE IT SECTION (3)LACK OF SENSITIVITY TO THE IMPACT ON CUSTOMERS AND DISREGARD FOR THE
ACTUAL SITUATION OF THE SALES SECTION (4)ATTITUDE TO REFRAIN FROM SAYING WHAT NEEDS TO BE SAID AND TO ONLY DO WHAT WAS
INSTRUCTED ACCORDINGLY, THE FSA HAS ORDERED MIZUHO BANK AND MHFG TO FORMULATE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PLANS AS FURTHER
DESCRIBED IN 12.B BELOW.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
03/31/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
MHFG WILL PROVIDE A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND RELEVANT REPORTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021 TO THE FSA BY JANUARY 17, 2022 AND A
FIRST STATUS REPORT BY MARCH 31, 2022.
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
IN CONNECTION WITH MULTIPLE SYSTEM FAILURES CAUSED BY MIZUHO BANK, THE FSA ISSUED A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER TO MIZUHO
BANK AND MHFG. SPECIFICALLY, MHFG, AN ADVISORY AFFILIATE OF ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE USA, HAS BEEN ORDERED TO: 1. PROMPTLY
IMPLEMENT THE MEASURES MHFG HAS FORMULATED TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF SYSTEM FAILURES. 2. FORMULATE A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
PLAN REGARDING THE FOLLOWING MATTERS AS A BANK HOLDING COMPANY (INCLUDING EXAMINATION AND NECESSARY REVIEW OF THE
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PLAN FORMULATED BY MIZUHO BANK) AND PROMPTLY IMPLEMENT THE PLAN. ADDITIONALLY, REEXAMINE AND REVIEW
THE PLAN ON AN ONGOING BASIS. (1) MEASURES FOR PREVENTING RECURRENCE OF SYSTEM FAILURES THAT INCORPORATE NECESSARY
MEASURES ASCERTAINED THROUGH REEXAMINATION AND REVIEW OF THE CURRENT MEASURES (2) SPECIFIC INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPING A
GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK NECESSARY FOR ENSURING STABLE SYSTEM OPERATION (3) SPECIFIC INITIATIVES FOR IMPROVING BUSINESS,
ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF THE SYSTEM FAILURES AS DESCRIBED IN THE ROOT CAUSES IDENTIFIED BY THE FSA. 3. REPORT ABOUT THE
CLARIFICATION OF MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES AT MHFG BASED ON THE CAUSES OF THE SYSTEM FAILURES. 4. SUBMIT THE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT PLAN MENTIONED IN 2. ABOVE AND THE REPORT MENTIONED IN 3. ABOVE, TOGETHER WITH A REPORT ON THE IMPLEMENTATION
STATUS OF THE RECURRENCE PREVENTION MEASURES MENTIONED IN 1. ABOVE AS OF THE END OF DECEMBER 2021 BY MONDAY, JANUARY 17,
2022. 5. COMPILE THE IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PLAN MENTIONED IN 2. ABOVE (INCLUDING THE RESULTS OF
THE REEXAMINATION AND REVIEW OF THE PLAN) AS OF THE END OF MARCH 2022 AS THE FIRST REPORT, AND FOR EVERY THREE MONTHS
THEREAFTER, AND SUBMIT THE REPORT THUS COMPILED BY THE 15TH OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
SEE ABOVE.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
MIZUHO BANK AND MHFG WILL BE TAKING ACTIONS AS DIRECTED IN THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER AND PROVIDE REPORTS TO THE FSA BY
THEIR RESPECTIVE DUE DATESE AS SET FORTH IN THE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ORDER.civil judicial · block 1PDF pages 65–67
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV. Civil Judicial Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to: 11.H(1)(a) 11.H(1)(b) 11.H(1)(c) 11.H(2) Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to: 2.F(1) 2.F(2) 2.F(3) 2.F(4) 2.F(5) Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 110843 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE CO., LTD. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H. (1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 2. Principal Relief Sought: Other Relief Sought: 3. Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 5. Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case Number): 6. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 7. Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only. 11. How was matter resolved: 12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 13. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions: C. Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must fit within the space provided).
civil judicial · block 2PDF pages 67–68
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV. Civil Judicial Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to: 11.H(1)(a) 11.H(1)(b) 11.H(1)(c) 11.H(2) Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to: 2.F(1) 2.F(2) 2.F(3) 2.F(4) 2.F(5) Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: 110843 This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: ASSET MANAGEMENT ONE CO., LTD. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H. (1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 2. Principal Relief Sought: Other Relief Sought: 3. Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 5. Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case Number): 6. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 7. Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only. 11. How was matter resolved: 12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 13. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions: C. Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must fit within the space provided).
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