Bank of Japan

Structural Regulation

BOJ Warns on Over-regulation, Says No Need for Negative Rates

By Samuel Riding | 08/12/2015

Japan’s central bank governor calls for close monitoring of impact of overseas regulation including Volcker rule.

Payments & Settlements

Japan Launches New Payment and Settlement System

By Editors | 15/10/2015

The Bank of Japan has launched its renewed payment and settlement system BOJ-NET, its latest efforts to internationalise the Japanese yen,

Capital Adequacy

Japan Officials Seek Clarity on Bank Capital Framework

By Editors | 04/09/2015

Officials are calling for outstanding elements of the bank capital framework to be finalised as soon as possible so the industry can plan for the future.

Structural Regulation

Japan Appoints New BOJ Policymaker

By Editors | 26/02/2015

Japan’s parliament approved a government proposal to appoint Waseda University Prof. Yutaka Harada to the Bank of Japan’s Policy Board and other government-sought appointments at public bodies.

Trading & Investment

ASEAN and Partners Pledge Collaboration in Boosting Bond Markets

By Editors | 05/05/2014

The finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states and three partners—Japan, China and South Korea—agreed to boost collaboration in strengthening the Asian bond markets.

Cryptocurrency

Japan’s Financial Authorities Refuse to Intervene in Bitcoin Case

By Editors | 25/02/2014

Japanese financial authorities decline to take responsibility for the crypto-currency.

Credit Risk

BOJ Amendment to Guidelines on Eligible Collateral

By Editors | 04/10/2013

At the Monetary Policy Meeting held 4 October 2013, the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan made the following […]