Bank of Japan

Market Risk

BOJ Raises Rate to 1%, Details Plan to Taper JGB Purchases

By Manesh Samtani | 17/06/2026

BOJ lifted its policy rate for the first time since December and outlined a clear, long-term path for reducing its bond holdings through to 2027.

Trading & Investment

Tokyo Financial Exchange Considers Launching New TONA Futures Products

By Editors | 16/06/2026

A working group of major financial firms has agreed to consider listing one-month and BOJ meeting-linked TONA futures.

CBDCs

BOJ Details CBDC Performance, Outlines Key Roles for FIs

By Manesh Samtani | 11/06/2026

New report details high performance targets and key design considerations for a potential digital yen ecosystem.

Sustainable Finance

BOJ Survey: Japan's ESG Market Eases as Firms Seek Policy Support

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 08/06/2026

BOJ survey shows a decline in new ESG bond issuance and highlights calls for government incentives for transition finance and challenges in implementing new disclosure rules.

Market Risk

BOJ Faces Calls to Slow Bond Taper Amid Rising Yields

By Mark Johnston | 03/06/2026

A summary of investor opinions and recent market volatility are increasing pressure on BOJ to consider a more gradual approach to quantitative tightening.

Stablecoins

Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Rules for Crypto ETFs, Yen Stablecoins

By Mark Johnston | 02/06/2026

A policy panel has urged the government to create a legal framework for crypto ETFs and promote yen-denominated stablecoins for payments.

Payments & Settlements

BOJ Official Details 'Dual Approach' to Payment System Evolution

By Manesh Samtani | 02/06/2026

Senior BOJ official outlined plans for a new private-sector real-time payment system and a "dual approach" to modernising Japan's financial infrastructure.

Tokenisation

Project Agora Finds No Legal Barriers to Tokenised Cross-Border Payments

By Manesh Samtani | 28/05/2026

BIS-led project involving seven central banks has concluded its prototype for tokenised payments is compatible with existing legal frameworks.

Emerging Prudential Risks

BOJ Flags Stability Risks From Insurers' Shift to Alternatives, Reinsurance

By Manesh Samtani | 26/05/2026

BOJ review highlights growing financial stability risks from life insurers' increasing use of asset-intensive reinsurance and exposure to private funds.