Yields have stayed close to the upper limit of the BOJ’s tolerated trading band despite recent moves to boost its purchases of government bonds.
April 22, 2022A survey of overseas authorities was conducted to inform the development of a "joint data platform" that will be used by both the FSA and BOJ.
April 21, 2022The BOJ has commenced phase two testing on a CBDC. Later this fiscal year, it plans to seek input from the public on how a CBDC might benefit businesses and the overall payments landscape.
April 15, 2022Key areas of focus for the BOJ will be to assess how banks are managing climate risk, credit risk, cross-border loans, and cybersecurity.
April 6, 2022The BOJ will increase the size of its buy-buying operations in the April-to-June quarter, despite pressure on the yen that is harming businesses.
April 4, 2022The BOJ is buying Japanese government bonds every day this week until Thursday to keep yields low as it diverges from the US path.
March 30, 2022Phase one testing explored the feasibility of CBDC issuance, distribution and redemption. Phase two will test additional functions starting next month.
March 28, 2022The survey will seek responses from market participants to assess the functioning of Japanese financial markets in relation to climate change.
March 15, 2022The Forum will facilitate discussions on efforts to enhance the reliability of JPY interest rate benchmarks and practical issues related to the choice and usage of those benchmarks.
March 10, 2022Effective and efficient ESG risk management and reporting practices can be enabled through better data and technology, says Steven Yankelson.
March 9, 2022