The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has announced Mizuho Financial Group, one of the world’s leading financial institutions, as a new Strategic Partner ahead of its flagship global conference, FII9, scheduled to take place in Riyadh from October 27–30, 2025.
Mizuho will also serve as a Presenting Partner for the upcoming FII PRIORITY Asia Summit, set to hold in Tokyo from November 30 to December 1, 2025, further strengthening the Institute’s growing network of global partners driving investment dialogue and innovation.
With total assets of approximately US$2 trillion and a presence in 36 countries, Mizuho brings more than 150 years of banking expertise to the partnership, reinforcing FII’s mission to foster global collaboration and advance sustainable prosperity through innovation and financial inclusion.
Richard Attias, Chairman of the Executive Committee and Acting CEO of the FII Institute, described the alliance as a natural fit, given Mizuho’s strong record in shaping the future of finance and its expanding footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“Prosperity today requires more than capital, it requires vision, innovation, and international cooperation. Mizuho’s global expertise and presence in the Kingdom make it an invaluable partner in shaping financial solutions that address humanity’s most urgent priorities and enable inclusive growth,” Attias said.
Masahiro Kihara, President and Group CEO of Mizuho Financial Group, expressed the institution’s pride in joining one of the world’s most influential investment platforms and reaffirmed its commitment to shaping long-term global prosperity.
“Mizuho is proud to sponsor the Future Investment Initiative – one of the most important investment conferences in the world. FII9 stands at the heart of global dialogue on prosperity, bringing together the world’s most influential institutions, leaders, and pioneering thinkers, to turn dialogue into action. Together, we are here, not only to discuss ideas, but to forge practical strategies that build a more inclusive, durable, and secure prosperity for all, now and in the future,” Kihara stated.
