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20-year JGB yield hits 12-year low

The yield on newly issued 20-year Japanese government bonds closed at a 12-year low of 0.955% on Wednesday as investors shaken by the plunge in crude prices snapped up these relatively safe assets.

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JSDA - Japan Securities Summit in London

The 2015 “Japan Securities Summit” will take place in London on 11 February, co-organized by Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA) and International Capital Market Association.

Distinguished guests and panellists will take part to the JSDA annual event at The Mansion House to discuss the major challenges facing Japan including the growth strategy and fiscal consolidation and provide their insights on Japan’s potential and its securities market’s roles to ensure future sustainable growth.

Speakers and moderators include: 

Macroprudential Policy and Initiatives by the Bank of Japan

Takehiro Sato, Member of the Bank of Japan’s Policy Board, spoke to members of the Japan Society about the Bank of Japan’s macroprudential and monetary policies. In his speech, Mr. Sato gave an overview of the Bank of Japan's strategy to continue combating deflation.

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Bank of Japan expands monetary stimulus measure

At the Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Meeting on October 31st, the Policy Board announced that it would increase its asset buying program to 80 trillion yen a year, up from the previous rate of 60-70 trillion yen a year. 

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