Japan: Financial Sector Stability Assessment Update

International Monetary Fund

No 2012/210, IMF Staff Country Reports from International Monetary Fund

Abstract: The macroeconomic environment of Japan has constantly been under pressure owing to rising public debt and fiscal deficits. Credit demand has been limited and has shown weak profitability. Growing risks have heightened concerns about a possible feedback to financial stability. This report summarizes the findings of the financial sector stability assessment of Japan. The Executive Board recommends a broad-based financial reform plan that could contribute to private sector growth. Suggested measures included allocating market-based credit to SMEs, improving the framework for capital markets, and consolidating and streamlining of regional banks.

Keywords: ISCR; CR; central bank; balance sheet; financial system; banking sector; interest rate; Japan FSAP; credit risk; Stress testing; Financial Sector Assessment Program; Financial stability assessment; Securities; Insurance companies; Global (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 121
Date: 2012-08-01
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