It was confirmed yesterday that, with the earthquake and tsunami impacting on already negative growth, Japan is back in recession.

Mizuho is the second largest financial services firm in Japan and is building its business in London to find new avenues for growth.

Our Friday boss Paul Hearn, chief executive of Mizuho International, explains why Mizuho is looking to expand into global markets.

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