Japan Central Bank To Review Options For Easier Credit

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Masaru Hayami, the top official of Japan's central bank, has recommended that the government support a less restrictive monetary policy. Toyko-based Bank of Japan raised its lending rates to 0.25% in August 2000.

Government domestic functions, Management, Planning, Political activity, Bank of Japan, Hayami, Masaru

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Japan is set to propose curbs on stockholdings by banks

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The government of Japan is planning regulations that would restrict how many stocks a bank can own. The government may also impose a deadline for when banks must write off their worst classes of bad loans.

Public affairs, Laws, regulations and rules, Securities law

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Japan's Prime Minister chooses veteran for helm of Central Bank

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Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has selected Toshihiko Fukui as the new head of the Bank of Japan. Analysts see Fukui's appointment as a choice for the status quo and a blown chance to bolster the weak Japanese economy.

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Powers and duties, Koizumi, Junichiro, Japan. Bank of Japan, Fukui, Toshihiko

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