Bank of Japan

Sustainable Finance

Japan to Start Investing Foreign Reserves in ESG Bonds

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 12/10/2021

Japan would become the first G7 government to use its foreign reserves for ESG investments, as it ramps up efforts to combat climate change.

Trading & Investment

BOJ Issues Consultation on Use of Synthetic JPY LIBOR

By Editors | 05/10/2021

Input is sought on the special circumstances in loan and bond contracts that would make transition difficult and the specific details of such circumstances.

CBDCs

BIS Turns Attention to Practical Issues of Retail CBDC

By Editors | 30/09/2021

The BIS and seven central banks have published three new reports exploring practical policy and implementation issues of general purpose CBDCs.

Sustainable Finance

BOJ to Finance Banks’ Green Loans, Green Bond Investments

By Editors | 28/09/2021

Lenders will receive zero-interest financing for the provision of green and sustainability-linked loans and investment in green and sustainability-linked bonds.

Tokenisation

Chinese Investors to Gain Access to Digital Securities via ADDX

By Editors | 03/09/2021

Through the QDLP scheme, MAS-regulated ADDX will offer Chinese investors access to digital securities covering a broad range of asset types.

CBDCs

The Role of Digital ID in Advancing CBDC Initiatives

By Claus Christensen | 24/08/2021

The presence of digital ID infrastructure can influence the design and roll-out of CBDC initiatives, writes Claus Christensen.

Trading & Investment

LIBOR Alternatives Gain Traction in Japan – Report

By Editors | 06/08/2021

OIS transactions based on TONA and TIBOR increased in July, suggesting alternative rates to JPY LIBOR are gaining traction.

Climate Risk

BOJ to Pursue ‘Learning-by-doing’ Approach to Climate Risk

By Editors | 29/07/2021

The BOJ will offer zero-interest funds to FIs making loans and investments to tackle climate change, study the programme’s impacts, and make adjustments when necessary.

Climate Risk

BOJ Sets Out Strategy to Address Climate Change

By Ranamita Chakraborty | 26/07/2021

A measure will be introduced enabling FIs to receive funds from the BOJ against investments or loans made in support of efforts to address climate change.