Today’s start of the new fiscal year also ushers in a new era for the nation’s financial sector as some key measures that form the backbone of the “Big Bang” financial system deregulation take effect.
Beginning April 1, restrictions on foreign exchange transactions will be eased, a system of prompt corrective action will be introduced for banks with low capital adequacy and the Bank of Japan will gain some autonomy.
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