A member of Japan's parliament says nominees will be presented to the parliament on Tuesday February 14.

  • At 11 am Tokyo time
  • 0200 GMT
  • 2100 US Eastern time

For Bank of Japan governor and two deputy governors.

Hearings planned for February 24 in the Lower House of the Diet.

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Current incumbents

Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda

  • term expires on April 8.

Deputy Governors, Masayoshi Amamiya and Masazumi Wakatabe

  • terms expire on March 19

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Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya is the current favourite to become Governor, based on leaks:

BOJ

Kuroda and Amamiya