Masaaki Shirakawa
Japan’s recovery to be moderate: Shirakawa
Bank of Japan’s Masaaki Shirakawa cautious on economic recovery
Central banking law in the crisis: Shirakawa
BoJ governor says that the crisis has highlighted why central banks need independence; outlines legal developments in central banking
BoJ minutes reveal growing rift with government
Minutes of the Bank of Japan’s October policy meeting show senior minister questioning policy decisions and stance
Japan government picks academic for BoJ board
Japan’s ruling Democratic party nominates Ryuzo Miyao to the central bank’s rate-setting committee
Shirakawa cautions on carry trade
Bank of Japan’s governor becomes latest official to warn on dangers of low rates in advanced economies; notes balance-sheet adjustments will impact efficacy of monetary policy
US policy threatens emerging markets: China’s top regulator
Chairman of China’s regulator says weak dollar and low rates are dangerous to the global economy; echoes recent comments from top Japan, HK officials
Shirakawa blames human nature for bubbles
Bank of Japan's Masaaki Shirakawa says bubbles' causes will eventually boil down to the human nature
Japan shifts liquidity focus to loans
The Bank of Japan will extend low interest corporate loans to March, but halt purchases of commercial paper and corporate bond at year-end
Shirakawa, Fed’s Yellen and FSA’s Turner join G30
Group of Thirty adds heads of Bank of Japan, San Francisco Federal Reserve and Britain’s Financial Services Authority to its roster
Shirakawa cites balance-sheet adjustment as key
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says balance-sheet adjustments in US and Europe are becoming more important as risk of collapse abates
Shirakawa stresses importance of co-operation
Bank of Japan's Masaaki Shirakawa emphasises unity
Tripartite governors first meeting
Governors of People’s Bank of China, Bank of Japan and Bank of Korea hold first annual summit
BoJ’s Shirakawa: monetary policy not enough against bubbles
Bank of Japan governor says more policy tools required to preserve stability
Japan's Shirakawa sees mild recovery ahead
Masaaki Shirakawa, the governor of the Bank of Japan, was guardedly optimistic in his outlook for the economy.
Policy time horizon must be extended: Shirakawa
The time horizon for rate decisions must be extended as a result of the financial crisis, Masaaki Shirakawa, the governor of the Bank of Japan, has warned.
Japan's Shirakawa: macroprudential view crucial
It is becoming increasingly important for policymakers to sharpen macroprudential perspectives, said Massaki Shirakawa, the governor of the Bank of Japan.
Tokyo seeks meeting with Shirakawa on economy woe
A senior Japanese politician has called for a meeting with Masaaki Shirakawa, the governor of Bank of Japan, apparently to ask the central bank to do more to abate the economic downturn.
Framework for defaults required - BoJ's Shirakawa
The framework to deal with troubled financial institutions needs to be better developed, said Masaaki Shirakawa, the governor of the Bank of Japan.
Shirakawa warns on yen strength
The governor of the Bank of Japan, Masaaki Shirakawa, highlighted the damage the yen's strength was having on the economy and served notice that the central bank stood ready to act.
BoJ considers "extraordinary steps" - Kamezaki
The Bank of Japan is considering "extraordinary steps" to counter financial-market turmoil and a deepening recession, Hidetoshi Kamezaki, a member of the central bank's policy board said last week.
Japan's Shirakawa on cross-border collateral
A new framework for central banks' operations where domestic currency is supplied against foreign-currency-denominated collateral should be considered in the near future, said Masaaki Shirakawa, the governor of the Bank of Japan.
Interview: Masaaki Shirakawa
The governor of the Bank of Japan speaks to Robert Pringle about the lessons from Toyko’s fight against deflation to policymakers around the world today
Bank of Japan split on rate cut
Bank of Japan policymakers were divided in making the first cut in more than seven years on Friday. The central bank lowered its overnight lending rate from 0.5% to 0.3% due to a "severe" adjustment in the world economy.
Central bankers back Fannie and Freddie takeover
Central bankers worldwide have endorsed the US Treasury's de-facto nationalisation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored enterprises (GSE) that insure about half of the US's mortgage stock.