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Bank Regulatory Structure: Japan

GGD-97-5 Published: Dec 27, 1996. Publicly Released: Dec 27, 1996.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Japanese bank regulatory structure and its key participants, focusing on how: (1) the Japanese bank regulation and supervision is organized; (2) Japan's banking oversight structure functions, particularly with respect to bank licensing, regulation, and supervision; (3) Japanese banks are monitored by their supervisors; and (4) participants handle other financial system responsibilities.

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