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Mizuho set to merge European banking and securities businesses

The TRADE

Mizuho Financial Group is planning a restructure of its European Union (EU) banking and securities businesses, bringing them together under one umbrella as a Universal Bank, subject to approval from regulators. in an all-cash transaction, with the move slated to help accelerate Mizuho’s investment banking growth strategy.

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On-Cycle Private Equity Recruiting: Will PE Firms Start Recruiting 10-Year-Old Children Soon?

Mergers and Inquisitions

If you want to participate, you must start preparing after you win a return offer from your investment banking internship because PE firms could move up the timeline even earlier. The short answer is that it’s based almost entirely on your university, bank name/group, GPA, and other criteria you have no way to change.