Bank of Japan (BoJ)
BoJ’s Nishimura stresses importance of multiple approach to monetary system
Bank of Japan deputy governor Kiyohiko Nishimura says financial crisis showed one-size-fits-all approach to international monetary system failed
Japan’s Yamaguchi: recovery reignited by exports
Bank of Japan deputy governor Hirohide Yamaguchi says country is beginning to exit a temporary slump in exports
Public perception of economy gloomy: BoJ survey
Bank of Japan 44th opinion survey on the general public's views and behaviour shows public believe economic conditions are worsening
Tackling fiscal deficit a priority: Shirakawa
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says Tokyo must not allow fiscal deficit imbalance to persist just because it has not yet been punished in bond markets
BoJ minutes shows divergence on QE readings
Bank of Japan rate setting minutes show policy board disputed significance of evidence on monetary stimulus programme
Recovery pausing, BoJ reports
Bank of Japan’s January 2011 Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments says recovery in Japan is being slowed down by weak demand
BoJ’s Morimoto on tackling deflation
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Yoshihisa Morimoto says central bank’s second loan disbursement programme would address the root problems in Japan’s economy
BoJ paper on Chinese cross-border capital flows
Bank of Japan study examines the impact of greater economic integration on cross-border flows in China; makes recommendations on policy prescriptions
Bank of Japan - Bank Lending Survey (January 2011)
Bank of Japan January 2011 bank lending survey reports little change in demand for loans by businesses
Bank of Japan Regional Economic Report (January 2011)
Bank of Japan January Regional Economic Report notes a pause in economic activity in some regions
BoJ study identifies capital inflow feedback loop
Bank of Japan Review study says foreign exchange intervention in emerging markets may have unintended consequences on capital flows
Bank of Japan to revamp website
The Bank of Japan to launch new site at the end of the month; says changes will make information more easily accessible
BIS appoints Chile’s De Gregorio to chair regional consultation group
Central Bank of Chile governor De Gregorio succeeds former Central Bank of Brazil governor Henrique Meirelles as head of Bank for International Settlements Consultation Council for the Americas
Shirakawa elected vice-chair of BIS board
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa picked to succeed Hans Tietmeyer as vice-chair of Bank for International Settlements’ board of directors
Fed extends temporary dollar swap lines
Dollar swap lines reopened with five central banks in May will remain in operation until August 2011, seven months past original date of expiry
Shirakawa on boosting productivity growth
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says upping productivity growth tough but necessary; points to areas for improvement
BoJ: a guide to the Tankan
Bank of Japan publishes note outlining ten most frequently used statistics on business conditions in Japan
Shirakawa draws parallels with QE in Japan, US
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says same aims underlie Japan's monetary easing scheme and Federal Reserve's asset purchase programme
Shirakawa: currency appreciation not panacea for inflows
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says textbook solution to capital inflows does not apply to emerging economies in low interest rate environment
White emphasises use of Austrian school in policymaking
Bank for International Settlements former economic adviser William White says use of Austrian school assumptions about the financial system could help prevent further crises
BoJ: liquidity strains alter investor behaviour
Bank of Japan study shows investors sell or buy a liquid asset more quickly in distressed environments
BoJ’s Noda: Japanese growth moderating
Bank of Japan policy board member Tadao Noda says Japan’s economy expected to moderate following weakness in exports
Japan’s recovery stalling: BoJ
Bank of Japan’s Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments November 2010 says Japanese recovery is losing momentum
BoJ’s Shirakawa warns of spillovers from emerging markets
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says financial excesses in emerging markets could lead to further global imbalances