Will the use of JGBs as collateral hamper QQE?

Around 20% of all Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) are currently used as collateral with the Bank of Japan or in private repurchase agreements. However, there are various ways to ensure that a shortage of available JGBs will not hamper the Bank’s asset purchases under Quantitative and Qualitative Easing.

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