Hiroshi Nakaso
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BoJ's Nakaso: central banks must keep up with technology
Deputy governor says central banks must adopt new payment technologies to meet demand, though the BoJ is not planning to issue digital currencies at present
BoJ vigilant to bond market impact of QQE, Nakaso says
Central bank is monitoring effects of large-scale asset purchases and doing its best to maintain market stability, deputy governor says
Nakaso: BoJ should play leading role in global stability discussions
Greater co-operation needed among central banks to maintain global financial stability, says Japanese deputy; cites need for engagement and close monitoring
BoJ keeping options open on new technologies
Deputy governor Hiroshi Nakaso says the Bank of Japan is not planning to issue a digital currency any time soon, but is exploring the possibilities created by technological innovations
Nakaso considers how policy-makers could respond to low bank profitability
Bank of Japan deputy notes financial stability risks from monetary easing are low at present; considers how to respond to overheating or low profitability if necessary
BoJ’s Nakaso insists deposit rates are not going negative
Deputy says a 'wide range' of interest rates will fall due to the BoJ’s negative rate policy, but experience in Europe implies depositors will not suffer
BoJ’s Nakaso sees analytical challenge in gauging reforms
Policy board member says the design of standard models may be one reason why it is hard to tell whether Japan needs demand- or supply-side reform
BoJ deputy urges thorough analysis of risk weight revisions
Hiroshi Nakaso calls for a cost-benefit analysis of proposed revisions to ‘standardised approach for credit risk’ that some market participants fear could restrict financing for development
BoJ’s Nakaso: ‘No serious problems’ with JGB liquidity
New data shows a drop in market depth, but QE is not threatened, says deputy governor
BoJ’s Nakaso: More to be done to anchor expectations
Deputy governor points to ‘green shoots’ with regard to inflation and wage expectations but warns more work must be done to anchor them at the 2% target
BoJ’s Nakaso sees opportunities for payments innovation
Options on the table include 24-7 real-time payment systems, improved cross-border linkages and better financial messaging systems
BoJ minutes reveal fears of QE ‘side effects’
Minutes from meeting that saw central bank ramp up asset purchases reveal concerns among board members; Kuroda and Nakaso speak in defence of the policy
BoJ deputy says Abe's third arrow must hit target
Hiroshi Nakaso outlines the importance of supply-side reforms in generating stable inflation, robust growth, healthy job creation and reasonable wage hikes