# Daiwa and Mizuho secure China securities permits

> Japanese firms Daiwa and Mizuho gain China securities approvals as U.S. firms await.
- Title: Daiwa and Mizuho secure China securities permits | Shortify
- Summary: Japanese firms Daiwa and Mizuho gain China securities approvals as U.S. firms await. Daiwa Securities Group and Mizuho Financial Group received China…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/20/companies/daiwa-mizuho-securities-business-china-approval
- Author: Cathy Chan
- Published: 2026-10-20T02:37:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: daiwa securities, mizuho financial group, china securities permit, us firms, securities business, news, politics, world
## Daiwa and Mizuho win China permits
Daiwa Securities Group and Mizuho Financial Group received China securities permits to operate in mainland China.
## U.S. firms wait for approval
Some U.S. firms remain on the approval waitlist after Japanese firms secured permits.
## Approval process completed
The final hurdle for Chinese authorities was cleared last week after a March trade delegation meeting.
## Mizuho confirms preparations
Mizuho’s securities unit confirmed plans to begin operations after receiving approval.
## Key takeaway

Daiwa Securities Group and Mizuho Financial Group received China securities permits, leaving some U.S. firms waiting for approval.