JBA Chairman Takashima "Serious Situation" Maximum support for business partners March 19 21:01

At a press conference on March 19, Japan Bankers Association's Makoto Takashima said at a press conference that the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus virus on the economy were `` severely more than expected at the beginning of the year '' and to support business partners I emphasized my thoughts of emphasis.

At a press conference, Chairman Takashima commented on the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus infection on the economy: `` If it spreads to employment in a serious condition far exceeding the forecast at the beginning of the year, it may be possible for the economy to bottom out. Said.

In addition, regarding the response of the banking industry, "We have set up an emergency counseling desk and agreed with the industry to respond promptly and carefully to changing the conditions of corporate borrowing." I would like to take the customer's voice seriously, and we will work to provide maximum support. "