NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Mar 9, 2016) - Mizuho Securities USA (MSUSA), the U.S. investment banking subsidiary of the global Mizuho Financial Group (
During the tenure of John Koudounis, MSUSA has grown in terms of profitability, number of clients, and product diversification. As Head of Fixed Income, Rizzieri has played a key role in the significant development of MSUSA's sales, trading and origination capabilities in rates, credit, emerging markets and securitized products, adding senior personnel to strengthen existing businesses and building out the firm's product platform.
"In my new role as President & CEO, I intend to build on our strong foundation and record of success," Rizzieri said. "Our continued expansion of product offerings is a strategic priority. Together with our affiliate, Mizuho Bank, we are committed to providing clients with the most comprehensive array of funding, investment and hedging opportunities."
About Mizuho
Mizuho Securities USA Inc. is a U.S. registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Hoboken, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco and London (UK). MSUSA provides a wide range of fixed income and equity securities products and investment banking services to institutional clients MSUSA is one of only 22 firms designated as a Primary Dealer in U.S. Government and Agency securities. MSUSA also is a U.S. registered futures commission merchant ("FCM") and a member of most domestic and international futures exchanges. MSUSA's parent company, Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd., is a top-tier, full-service, Japanese securities firm and a core member of the Mizuho Financial Group. http://www.mizuhosecurities.com
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