RetireJapan

Hi fellow forum users. Coming a bit late to the party (being in my 50s), but planning to start IDeCo and NISA. I notice some people have experienced issues setting up plans through the likes of Rakuten and SBI, often as they don’t bank with them. I bank with Mizuho (not the best, but have been adequate for my needs), who are among a growing list of financial institutions that now seem to be offering IDeCo and NISA. Wonder if they offer the same choice of funds as Rakuten et al? Anyone out there set up plans with Mizuho? Seems like it would be easiest to set them up with a bank I already bank with if possible.

Best option is to use an online broker, but Mizuho is probably good enough if you have a strong preference.