All posts tagged "BOJ"
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140Fintech / RegtechBOJ Seeks Simple CBDC Design That Promotes Competition
While the BOJ still has no plan to issue CBDC, the inability to ensure interoperability with other countries could create issues for Japan.
October 18, 2021 -
147JapanJapan to Start Investing Foreign Reserves in ESG Bonds
Japan would become the first G7 government to use its foreign reserves for ESG investments, as it ramps up efforts to combat climate change.
October 13, 2021 -
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BOJ Issues Consultation on Use of Synthetic JPY LIBOR
Input is sought on the special circumstances in loan and bond contracts that would make transition difficult and the specific details of such circumstances.
October 5, 2021 -
237Big PictureBIS Turns Attention to Practical Issues of Retail CBDC
The BIS and seven central banks have published three new reports exploring practical policy and implementation issues of general purpose CBDCs.
October 1, 2021 -
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BOJ to Finance Banks’ Green Loans, Green Bond Investments
Lenders will receive zero-interest financing for the provision of green and sustainability-linked loans and investment in green and sustainability-linked bonds.
September 28, 2021 -
302JapanJapan to ‘Nurture’ Green Bonds, Pilot Climate Scenario Analysis
The BOJ and FSA are collaborating to measure the resilience of Japan's three mega-banks and top three non-life insurers to the risks posed by climate change.
September 3, 2021 -
825Contributed ArticleThe Role of Digital ID in Advancing CBDC Initiatives
The presence of digital ID infrastructure can influence the design and roll-out of CBDC initiaties, writes Claus Christensen.
August 24, 2021 -
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LIBOR Alternatives Gain Traction in Japan – Report
OIS transactions based on TONA and TIBOR increased in July, suggesting alternative rates to JPY LIBOR are gaining traction.
August 6, 2021 -
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BOJ to Pursue ‘Learning-by-doing’ Approach to Climate Risk
The BOJ will offer zero-interest funds to FIs making loans and investments to tackle climate change, study the programme's impacts, and make adjustments when necessary.
July 29, 2021 -
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BOJ Sets Out Strategy to Address Climate Change
A measure will be introduced enabling FIs to receive funds from the BOJ against investments or loans made in support of efforts to address climate change.
July 26, 2021
