The JBA and the Zengin-Net are currently considering the extension of the operating hours of the Zengin System in light of the need to facilitate better access to the end users, and are expected to release a final report on their decision by the end of this month. After the release of the report, the Zengin-Net is expected to give consideration on the details.
The Bank will continue to support these initiatives in order to enhance retail payment services. Realization of financial EDI Another issue is the use of financial EDI. With regard to their purchasing, firms often opt for payments to be processed together at a certain future date instead of immediately.