Bank of Japan

Singapore, Japan renew bilateral swap arrangement

Singapore can swap up to $3b whilst Japan can swap up to US$1b.

Japan banks clinch $1.98b boost in interest income after policy shift

But a rise in deposit rates presents risks, analysts warned.

Banks fine but SMEs at risk by Japan's 'historic' policy shift

SMEs may see more challenges from the higher interest rates and higher wages.

Japan exits negative interest rate policy on record wage hikes

With salaries rising by 5.28% on average, the BOJ sees cycle of wages and prices more “solid”.

BOJ disbursed $66.4b in loans to stimulate bank lending

The outstanding balance of 6 major banks is at $218b.

Japan banks’ domestic assets at $9.4t in January

Banks hold an additional US$1.6t of assets in their overseas branches.

Japanese banks report lower average lending rates in July

City banks’ interest rates for short-term and long-term loans decreased.

Japan bank lending up 1.8% to record $4.36t in July: report

Companies are borrowing money due to the rising costs of raw materials, an official said.

Japan’s bank lending slowest in nine years: report

The slowdown reflects sluggish consumption as households hoard cash.

Japanese corporates’ loan demand shrunk in April-June: survey

Thirteen lenders noted that demand was moderately weaker than the preceding 3-month period.