Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Sato Speech

The Bank of Japan has one Governor, two Deputy Governors, the Members of the Policy Board (six), the Auditors (three or fewer), the Executive Directors (six or fewer), and the Counselors (a few).

BoJ Board Member Speech may affect JPY rate depending on its rhetoric. If some hints at tightening the monetary policy by the Bank of Japan are detected in the speech, it may affect JPY positively.

Takehiro Sato is a Japanese economist and businessman. On July 24, 2012, he became a member of the Bank of Japan Policy Committee.

Important people tend to avoid making explicit statements as they avoid having a significant impact on the market. There is not much opportunity to speak officially for other representatives except the president.