Anti–Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policy

 

We, Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Mizuho Bank") will work to prevent money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (together "AML/CFT") by implementing the following policies.

Basic Principle

Mizuho Bank recognizes the importance of AML/CFT, and therefore will comply with international and domestic laws and establish appropriate policies.

Administration

Mizuho Bank will stipulate roles and internal controls within the bank.

Customer Due Diligence

Mizuho Bank will implement and maintain appropriate measures to conduct customer due diligence.

Mizuho Bank trains employees in matters related to AML/CFT so that employees can implement immediate and appropriate measures for customer due diligence.

Confirmation of Measures for Freezing Assets

Mizuho Bank will implement and maintain measures to freeze assets in relation to terrorist activities.

Mizuho Bank will train employees in matters related to AML/ CFT so that employees can implement immediate and appropriate measures to freeze assets in relation to terrorist activities.

Reporting of Suspicious Transactions

Mizuho Bank will implement and maintain measures for handling suspicious transactions.

Mizuho Bank will immediately report suspicious transactions to relevant authorities.

Mizuho Bank will train employees in matters related to AML/CFT so that employees can implement immediate and appropriate measures for handling suspicious transactions.

Compliance Checks

Mizuho Bank will check the adequacy of the AML/CFT Policy and compliance with the Policy, and continuously improve internal controls based on the outcomes of these checks

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