Japanese government is set to present its nominees for the new Bank of Japan Governor and two deputy chiefs on February 10, reports said Tuesday, citing unnamed government and ruling party officials.
The Japanese parliament convenes on January 23. There is also the likelihood of the date of presenting nominees being pushed forward by several days depending on developments in the parliament, reports said citing an unnamed official. Present BoJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda's term ends on April 8. He had become the central bank chief in 2013.
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