Japan
Japanese government backs Muto for governor
Yasuo Fukuda, Japan's prime minister, on Friday 7 March nominated deputy governor Toshiro Muto to replace Toshihiko Fukui at the helm of the central bank despite fears that the country's main opposition party will reject the nomination.
Japan maintains 0.5% target as Fukui steps down
The Bank of Japan opted to keep rates on hold for the 15th straight vote.
Liquidity cooperation essential: Japan's Fukui
Given the increase in the volume and complexity of cross-border flows of funds, coordination among central banks in liquidity provision is essential, said Toshihiko Fukui, the governor of the Bank of Japan.
Tokyo to set up wealth fund, says report
The Japanese authorities may be hatching plans to start a sovereign wealth fund.
Japan premier calls for unity on governor vote
Yasuo Fukuda, Japan's prime minister, has urged members of the country's two main political parties to cooperate on appointing a successor to Toshihiko Fukui, the outgoing governor of the Bank of Japan.
Japan's Mizuno dismisses rate cut calls
Atsushi Mizuno, a member of the Bank of Japan's rate-setting council, has said a rate cut would be unjustified even on signs that the world's second-largest economy is slowing.
Political scrap over governor may embarrass Japan
A spat between Japan's two main political parties is threatening to undermine the central bank's credibility by leaving it without an official governor when Toshihiko Fukui's term expires in the middle of next month.
Japan's Fukui on Islamic finance issues
The boom in Islamic finance raises many questions, said Toshihiko Fukui, the governor of the Bank of Japan.
Muto: a governor-in-waiting?
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is expected to nominate Toshiro Muto as the next governor of the Bank of Japan. But opposition leaders continue to resist his nomination.
Japanese rates on hold, strong growth won't last
The Bank of Japan opted to leave rates unchanged for the 14th straight month and said the recent surge in growth would prove short-lived.
Uncertainty clouds possible Muto appointment
Japan's ruling party have denied reports that they are set to nominate Toshiro Muto, a deputy governor at the Bank of Japan, to replace Toshihiko Fukui, the departing governor.
Japan's Nukaga scuppers sovereign fund plans
Fukushiro Nukaga, Japan's finance minister, said last Friday that the government was unlikely to set up a sovereign wealth fund because of the risks associated with such a move.
Fukui reviews Japanese monetary policy
Japan's economy is expected to continue expanding moderately, although for the time being the pace of growth is likely to slow because of sluggish housing investment, said Toshihiko Fukui, the central bank governor, paving the way for possible rate hikes.
Japan cut unlikely after Fukui comments
A slowdown in Japanese growth will not lead to a rate cut, Toshihiko Fukui, the governor of the Bank of Japan indicated on Friday.
Japan's hawk turns dove after building slump
Atsushi Mizuno, the only member of the Bank of Japan to consistently back a rate hike during the second half of last year, changed tack in December due to the poor performance of the construction sector, minutes from the monetary policy meeting reveal.
New SWF event to be held in London
Whether being portrayed as villains for their opacity and secrecy, or as saviours for shoring up the capital bases of some of the biggest investment banks, sovereign wealth funds have seldom been off the front page of late.
Japan's Nakamura unsure on housing recovery
The timing and degree of a recovery in the Japanese housing industry remain uncertain, said Seiji Nakamura, a member of the Bank of Japan's rate-setting board.
Japan keeps rates at 0.5%
The Bank of Japan's rate-setting board opted on Tuesday to hold rates at 0.5%.
Global stocks plummet on US recession fears
Shares in Asia and Europe plunged on Monday amid concern that a United States recession would hit global growth. The Toronto stock exchange was also down by more than 4% at midday trading.
Japanese business prepares for e-money surge
The number of payment devices for processing e-money transactions in Japan is set to almost double by 2010 as the payment method gains popularity with consumers.
Muto lists criteria for Bank of Japan decisions
The Bank of Japan should assess three phenomena when deciding on monetary policy, says Toshiro Muto, a deputy governor.
Fukui notes success of Franco-Japanese relations
Japan and France have established a particularly constructive relationship in many economic spheres, says Toshihiko Fukui, the governor of the Bank of Japan.
Japan's Iwata praises new communication strategy
The Bank of Japan's new communication policy framework has improved both transparency and flexibility, says Kazumasa Iwata, a deputy governor at the central bank.
Japanese board all back 0.5% rate hold
The Bank of Japan's rate-setting board voted unanimously in favour of keeping its benchmark uncollateralised overnight call rate at 0.5% on Thursday.