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Japan will examine tax incentives to boost retail JGB demand

The finance ministry signaled it has received input on a potential retail JGB scheme and will consult closely with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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Japan plans to carefully examine potential tax incentives aimed at increasing retail investor demand for Japanese government bonds, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said, according to Reuters as carried by Forexlive.

Katayama said the ministry wants to make retail government bonds more attractive and noted it has already received a range of views on a scheme for retail JGB investors, adding that further tax reform requests are expected.

She also said any changes would need discussion with relevant parties, particularly the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, without detailing specific measures.

Katayama declined to comment directly on fiscal 2027 budget requests, saying the government will focus on key policies designed to drive economic growth while balancing fiscal sustainability with growth, and communicating that stance to markets as the budget process develops.

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