Press Conference by Shizuka Kamei, Minister for Financial Services

(Excerpt)

(Tuesday, January 26, 2010, from 6:31 p.m. to 6:34 p.m.)

[Questions and Answers]

Q.

I understand that you met with officials from the Regional Banks Association of Japan today. Did you receive requests concerning matters related to the postal businesses, especially those involving the (possible) abolition of the 10-million-yen ceiling (on the amount of “yucho” savings per customer)?

A.

Yes, I did. They showed very strong interest in that matter. They asked me to take into consideration the competitive environment, and I replied that we are considering such matters while actively listening to opinions from various quarters. We understand this matter is critical for many and you can count on me that we will seriously consider it.

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