With the US election now behind us and a change in administration on the horizon, equity investors are inevitably beginning to look ahead to how this will impact their markets going into 2025. IPOs, converts and follow-ons are expected to pick up amid the backdrop of higher valuations and changing interest rates. In our latest Markets Mindset installment, Mizuho's Head of Equity Capital Markets, Josh Weismer, discusses the post-election landscape with Head of US Equity Sales, Shaival...

In this episode, host Michal Katz, Head of Investment & Corporate Banking at Mizuho Americas, talks to her colleague and friend, Chief US Economist at Mizuho Americas, Steve Ricchiuto. A renowned economist and author, Steve is a highly sought after guest for global financial media, known for his bold predictions and contrarian viewpoints within the crowded market commentary space. Steve’s conversation with Michal provides a window into his 35+ year career in financial services, his...

The market is entering the fourth quarter with spreads at post-financial crisis tights, the S&P 500 marking 40+ days of record-breaking closes and a deep pool of liquidity amid the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, Fed easing and a pending U.S. presidential election. In this installment of Markets Mindset, Mizuho's Head of Investment Grade Capital Markets and Syndicate, Victor Forte, sits down with Head of Investment Grade Debt Capital Markets, Moshe Tomkiewicz, to discuss the current...

Introducing the Markets Mindset series

Introducing the M&A Corner series

Given the UK's recent change in leadership to a new government, there’s a certain level of optimism that a new growth-oriented investment plan will drive activity going into the latter half of the year and 2025.  In this installment of M&A Corner, Mizuho | Greenhill's Co-Head of Corporate Finance and Head of M&A, Kevin Costantino, sits down with Head of Greenhill EMEA, David Wyles, to discuss the global M&A environment, notably the influences affecting decision making in...

Introducing the Beyond The Obvious podcast

In this episode, host Michal Katz, Head of Investment & Corporate Banking at Mizuho Americas, speaks to her friend and mentor, longtime Wall Street veteran, Barbara Byrne.   A highly sought after corporate advisor and independent director of over 30 years, Barbara is renowned as a leader, dealmaker extraordinaire and trailblazer within the world of finance and beyond.   In her discussion with Michal, Barbara recounts stories from her many years on Wall Street and provides invaluable...

Introducing the Storytellers podcast