• The Japanese government has govt nominated Yukitoshi Funo, an advisor to Toyota to succeed Yoshihisa Morimoto on the Bank of Japan's policy board
  • Morimoto's term ends on June 30

Morimoto was one of the dissenters (in a 5-4 vote) on the October 31 BOJ decision to increase monetary stimulus

Note: Funo's nomination must be approved by parliament

(Abe's government coalition holds a majority in parliament.)

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Funo is seen as less likely to be a dissenter ... so if Kuroda wants more easing Kuroda shall get more easing ...

USD/JPY higher this morning in Tokyo: