As the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing in Tokyo and other areas, the new chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association, Makoto Takashima, commented on the recent economic situation, saying, "The situation is going up and down. It's hard. "
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's president, Makoto Takashima, who became the chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association, held the first press conference after taking office on the 15th.
Among them, Chairman Takashima commented on the recent economic situation, saying, "It is a situation of progress and retreat. The number of newly infected people in Tokyo has turned to an increasing trend again, and the fourth state of emergency has been declared. The period is uncertain. "
On top of that, he said that in industries such as food and beverage and lodging, the financial situation is still tight, and he said, "It is the role and social mission of banks to be close to each company and to support them while listening to their individual circumstances. We will continue to do our utmost to support the financing of our customers, "he said, and expressed his intention to give top priority to the financing support of the banking industry.
Tatsufumi Sakai, president of Mizuho Financial Group, was scheduled to take office as chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association from April, but he declined to take office due to a series of system failures at Mizuho Bank, so the previous chairman continued to cast. However, Mr. Takashima became chairman on the 1st of this month.