Bank of Japan (BoJ)
BoJ rate-setter hints at further loosening
Bank of Japan MPC member says the central bank is open to further monetary easing, depending on the situation in markets
BoJ loosens in bid to appease government
Bank of Japan loosens monetary policy at unscheduled meeting to ease tensions between central bank and government
Economic and Financial Developments (November) – Bank of Japan
November instalment of the monthly report finds that the ongoing recovery is fragile and not a result of self-sustaining factors
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
Special measures working: BoJ
Minutes of October meeting underline policymakers' faith in unconventional policy tools
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
Government criticises Bank of Japan for excessive optimism
Finance minister comments reveal split in outlook with central bank
Emerging economies to lead the recovery: BoJ deputy governor
Bank of Japan's Kiyohiko Nishimura says financial conditions and business sentiment in the world’s second largest economy have improved
Corporate debt purchase no longer vital: BoJ
The Bank of Japan’s rate setters say financial conditions improving on the whole, some downside risks remain
Bank of Canada: Business Outlook Survey
Canadian central bank’s autumn survey reveals that while conditions are improving, confidence remains fragile
BoJ says institutions must manage risk better
BoJ’s September Financial System Report outlines the four key challenges faced by Japanese financial institutions
Focus on incentives: Japan’s Yamaguchi
Bank of Japan’s Hirohide Yamaguchi says incentives must be analysed to prevent future crises
Central banks to extend dollar swaps past October
Bank of Japan, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Swiss National Bank provide schedule for dollar operations into 2010
Japan says economy "showing signs of recovery"
Monetary policy statement takes a cautiously optimistic outlook in comparison to preceding months
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
Bank of Japan – Annual Review 2009
Review shows balance sheet expanded by almost 10%
New Japan government pledges to let central bank alone
No interference in Bank of Japan's monetary policy
Shirakawa stresses importance of co-operation
Bank of Japan's Masaaki Shirakawa emphasises unity
Asset correlation for credit-risk analysis
Latest research dispatch from Tokyo covers credit risk using default data
BoJ’s Mizuno warns of fragile recovery
Bank of Japan’s rate-setter warns of fragile recovery, given concerns over external demand