Since, along with the Kanto and Tokai regions, the Kansai region is pulling Japan’s economy forward, I fully anticipate that your originality and inventiveness will continue to play a leading role. As for the Bank, we will continue to support your efforts through our conduct of monetary policy. BIS Review 126/2007  5
In cases of inconsistency, the intention would be to agree on a clear and definite timetable for change with a report on progress made being prepared for the next International Conference of Banking Supervisors in October 1998.