Bank of Japan

Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Revises Incentive Programme for Regional Banks

By Editors | 18/11/2021

The BOJ is amending the limits on the interest it pays under its programme to revitalise regional banks, announced last November.

Fintech / Regtech

Japanese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX

By Editors | 14/11/2021

Through securities broker Tokai Tokyo, ADDX (formerly iSTOX) will offer Japanese investors access to tradeable security tokens backed by real estate and other assets.

Market Infrastructure

Transition Away From JPY LIBOR Making ‘Great Progress’

By Editors | 02/11/2021

More than 85% of loans and over 99% of derivatives that reference JPY LIBOR and mature after 2021 already incorporate fallback provisions.

Capital / Liquidity

BOJ Warns of Higher Credit Costs, Market Risks

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 28/10/2021

In its financial system report, the BOJ said the delayed economic recovery is raising credit risks, particularly in the highly-leveraged real estate sector.

Fintech / Regtech

BOJ Seeks Simple CBDC Design That Promotes Competition

By Editors | 17/10/2021

While the BOJ still has no plan to issue CBDC, the inability to ensure interoperability with other countries could create issues for Japan.

ESG / Sustainability

Japan to Start Investing Foreign Reserves in ESG Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/10/2021

Japan would become the first G7 government to use its foreign reserves for ESG investments, as it ramps up efforts to combat climate change.

Market Infrastructure

BOJ Issues Consultation on Use of Synthetic JPY LIBOR

By Editors | 05/10/2021

Input is sought on the special circumstances in loan and bond contracts that would make transition difficult and the specific details of such circumstances.

Big Picture

BIS Turns Attention to Practical Issues of Retail CBDC

By Editors | 30/09/2021

The BIS and seven central banks have published three new reports exploring practical policy and implementation issues of general purpose CBDCs.

ESG / Sustainability

BOJ to Finance Banks’ Green Loans, Green Bond Investments

By Editors | 28/09/2021

Lenders will receive zero-interest financing for the provision of green and sustainability-linked loans and investment in green and sustainability-linked bonds.