Japan PM says global communication skills key for new BOJ head pick

Japan's Kishida says global communication skills key criteria for picking new BOJ head

"I'd like to select taking these factors into account," Kishida said, when asked by an opposition lawmaker what the qualifications Kuroda's successor must have.

A career central banker who has drafted many of the BOJ's monetary easing tools, Amamiya is seen by markets as a top contender. However, his experience is focused on domestic monetary policy matters, rather than international affairs. "Nakaso fits perfectly with what Kishida laid out as key qualifications, such as his fluent English and strong contacts with overseas central bankers," said Nobuyasu Atago, a former BOJ official who is now chief economist at Ichiyoshi Securities.

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