Makoto Takashima, Chairman of the Japanese Bankers Association, expressed concern about the impact on the economy at a press conference on the 20th regarding the application of "priority measures such as prevention of spread" in 13 prefectures from the 21st. He expressed his intention to focus on supporting corporate financing.
In this, Chairman Takashima said, "If strict behavioral restrictions are to be enforced for a long period of time, there is concern that the recovery of personal consumption will be further delayed and it will have a major impact on various industries centered on face-to-face services. ".
In addition, he said, "There is a possibility that the cash flow will become more difficult, especially for the affected businesses, and the banking industry will respond with a high degree of tension."
In addition, the Japanese Bankers Association's business revitalization guidelines for small and medium-sized enterprises will be compiled by the end of this month, and Mr. Takashima said, "Small and medium-sized enterprises" We would like to support the business revitalization of companies quickly and smoothly. "