Based on this recognition, the Bank has been doing – and is determined to continue to do – its utmost as the central bank, using a threepronged approach consisting of (1) pursuing powerful monetary easing under the comprehensive monetary easing policy, (2) ensuring stability in financial markets, and (3) providing support to strengthen the foundations for economic growth.
Furthermore, with a view to ensuring stability in financial markets, the Bank introduced a number of measures in the wake of the earthquake to address its impact on the economy and associated risks. 1. Pursuing powerful monetary easing under the comprehensive monetary easing policy  “Comprehensive monetary easing” is a policy package that the Bank introduced in October 2010, consisting of three measures.