01692cas a2200241 a 4500 AALejournalIMF012055 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781475506358 1934-7685 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL International Monetary Fund. Japan : Financial Sector Stability Assessment Update. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2012. 1 online resource (121 pages) IMF Staff Country Reports <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students 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. Mode of access: Internet IMF Staff Country Reports; Country Report ; No. 2012/210 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/002/2012/210/002.2012.issue-210-en.xml IMF e-Library