Japan’s efforts to address SME finance problems
To cope with the SME finance problems, the following policy measures were taken to support SMEs in access to financing.
Among them, promoting “SME accounting” is important for tackling the information asymmetry problem.
Weak financial base
1) Establishment of a type of private financial institution systems specialized for local SMEs
⇒Shinkin Bank(1951), Credit Union (1953)
Lack of collateral
2) Establishment of public financial institutions
⇒Credit Guarantee Corporations (1953)
Japan Finance Corporation (1953)Shoko-Chukin Bank (1936)
2) Establishment of public financial institutions
⇒Credit Guarantee Corporations (1953)
Japan Finance Corporation (1953)Shoko-Chukin Bank (1936)
Larger examination and monitoring cost
3) Collecting and using credit risk information of SMEs
⇒Credit Risk Database (CRD) Association (2005)