Japan and Asia With their non-performing asset problems receding, Japanese financial institutions are shifting their strategic focus to profit enhancement, including reinforcing their business outreach overseas. This change is especially notable in Asia where opportunities for new financial business are opening up saliently. A new economic dynamism is unfolding in the Asian region.
–  An essential prerequisite for financial stability is financial literacy. –  A central bank has a unique leverage in providing financial literacy  What should I say? 4. Struggled here to determine what I should say at this inaugural that will add value to the conference.