The jump in bond yields and the further strengthening of the yen following the widening of the Bank of Japan’s tolerance band for 10-year JGB yields will lower the value of assets owned by Japanese investors. Insurance firms will be most affected by falling bond prices, whereas pension funds have most to lose from a stronger exchange rate. However, we doubt that lower investment returns carry systemic risks.
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