Mizuho International plc

Reference number: 119256

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Scammers have impersonated this firm. The FCA has published 1 warning naming the fake phone numbers, emails and websites they used. See the warnings →

Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
01203696
Company status
Active
Company type
Public limited company
Incorporated
14 March 1975 (51 years old)
Registered office
30 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AU, England
Nature of business
  • Banks (SIC 64191)
  • Financial intermediation not elsewhere classified (SIC 64999)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Maureen Anne Erasmus Director Jun 1960 17 May 2017
David John Atkinson Director Jan 1970 1 Feb 2020
Gregory Nicholas Brian Bennett Director Apr 1969 1 Sep 2020
Tim Waddell Director Oct 1962 1 Jan 2024
Yutaka Nanjo Director Apr 1968 1 Apr 2024
Yoji Imafuku Director Jul 1977 16 May 2024
Mr. Hiroki Kurakagi Director May 1971 1 Apr 2025
Mr. Atsushi Shibukawa Director Apr 1971 1 Apr 2025
Matthew Douglas Longfield Ponsonby (Hon) Director Jan 1965 1 Oct 2025
Vikram Agrawal Director Dec 1978 1 Jul 2026
Alexander Richardson Secretary Not published 18 Sep 2025

Warning

Scammers have impersonated this firm

Fraudsters have used this firm's name or details with their own contact information to appear genuine. Check whatever you were given below, and against the firm's real details above.

Fake phone numbers (1)
  • 020 3745 2797
Fake email addresses (1)
  • joseph.thomas@mizuho.grouppw.com
The FCA warning these came from

Scammers change these details often. Always check the live FCA warning.

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Causing dematerialised instructions to be sent
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Managing investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)
  • Sending dematerialised instructions

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

The clone warnings above are scammers using this firm's name, not something the firm has done.

Previously registered as

The FCA register holds 2 earlier registered names for this firm. A registered name changes when a firm rebrands, and a partnership's changes whenever its partners do.

  • IBJ International Ltd
  • IBJ International Plc

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Mizuho International plc FCA authorised?
Yes, Mizuho International plc (FRN 119256) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with Mizuho International?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Mizuho International to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is Mizuho International a scam or clone?
Mizuho International is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Mizuho International's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Mizuho International's FRN is 119256. You can verify it on the FCA register.