Whether a central bank should be more proactive in introducing measures to support sustainable finance deserves further discussion in the context of the central bank's mandate and the market neutrality of monetary policy measures. These issues relating to monetary policy will not be discussed in detail at this workshop. Nevertheless, they are important topics, and the Bank of Japan will continue to explore them.
Addressing the problems in housing and mortgage markets Several considerations underscore the need for policymakers to take further actions to address the problems in housing and mortgage markets. To begin, the weakness in the housing sector remains a significant drag on the macroeconomy and is reinforcing the strains in the financial system.