Bank of Japan

“Japan's central bank has announced plans to provide up to 3 trillion yen (£22bn; $33bn) in low interest loans”

“Rates have remained at 0.1% since the end of 2008”

“The plans allow approved banks to borrow up to 150bn yen each for up to four years at an interest rate of 0.1%”

“The scheme is due to begin at the end of August”

“prices currently falling at an annual rate of 1.5%”