Mizuho

Yesterday, the news said the merger of Mizuho Sec. and Shinko Sec. For me, it is quite shocking because I thought Shinko won't be with Mizuho in the short term. Shinko is the biggest securities company among the middle-size securities companies, and have strong character even in Mizuho group. I'd like to know why Shinko decided to become a member of Mizuho group and how Mizuho operate Shinko after the merger because Shinko have strong retail sales.

http://www.nikkei.co.jp/news/main/im20070110AS2C1000F10012007.html