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Japan's Fukui on global exchanges

In a speech on 'Global imbalances and exchanges' given on 13 October Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said central banks operate in the markets to achieve their policy goals. As a result, the effectiveness of monetary policy depends on the sound development of financial markets. In this context, central banks have more than a passing interest in enhancing market infrastructure.

"I should stress that in a globalizing world supported by information technology, the certainty of transactions is a crucial factor for sound development of the financial system. Central banks provide certainty through the finality of payments effected through their accounts. Exchanges provide certainty through its settlement arrangements. In light of these common roles, I believe that we can cooperate in many ways to enhance the efficiency and soundness of the financial system. I look forward to working together with you in this regard."

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Speech given by Toshihiko Fukui, Governor of the Bank of Japan, at the Annual Meeting of the World Federation of Exchanges on October 13, 2004.

Click here to read the speech "Global imbalances and exchanges" on the Bank of Japan's web site

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