BOJ: Japan's financial system remains stable as a whole

In its latest report published on Thursday, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) said that the Japanese “financial system remains stable as a whole.”

Additional findings

Financial intermediation is being fulfilled smoothly, underpinned by financial institutions' sound health.

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