With the support and cooperation of relevant parties, most of the branches of the financial institutions in the disaster area have been able to resume their operations, and the financial and settlement systems there are functioning in an organized manner.
At the Monetary Policy Meeting (MPM) held in April 2016, the Bank decided to introduce a funds-supplying operation for financial institutions in disaster areas affected by the Kumamoto Earthquake at a total loan amount set at 300 billion yen, with a view to supporting them in their efforts toward meeting demand for funds for restoration and rebuilding.