
Japan's FSA Increases Scrutiny on Regional Bank Property Lending
Japan's financial watchdog is intensifying its oversight of regional banks due to growing risks in the nation's booming real estate market, with a focus on out-of-area lending.
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Japan's financial watchdog is intensifying its oversight of regional banks due to growing risks in the nation's booming real estate market, with a focus on out-of-area lending.

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