Mizuho Bank, one of Japan’s leading financial institutions, has joined forces with SGX FX, a top global exchange-backed over-the-counter (OTC) foreign exchange platform. As of June 2025, Mizuho Bank has begun streaming its prices on the SGX FX platform, aiming to enhance the global FX ecosystem by leveraging its extensive expertise and robust pricing capabilities.
This strategic partnership is set to provide investors, financial institutions, and global traders with increased transparency, efficiency, and liquidity. Takumi Okubo, Deputy General Manager for EFX Sales at Mizuho Bank, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “This partnership marks a significant step towards furthering our commitment to contributing to a more integrated and efficient global financial market.”
Jean-Philippe Malé, CEO of SGX FX, echoed this sentiment, noting that the partnership aligns with SGX FX’s mission to deliver exceptional market access and innovative trading solutions. The collaboration is expected to elevate the FX trading experience and foster greater market participation.
SGX FX is renowned for being among the top five global exchange-backed OTC FX platforms, offering a gateway to the global FX ecosystem. It is anchored by the world’s most liquid Asian FX futures exchange and features cutting-edge FX technology and workflow solutions from BidFX and MaxxTrader.
Mizuho Bank, part of the Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., is a global banking leader with a vast international network. The bank is the 17th largest in the world by total assets, according to S&P Global 2024, and employs 65,000 people across 36 countries. This partnership with SGX FX opens new opportunities for both entities to explore synergies that benefit the global financial ecosystem.
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