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Japan's banking reforms were big but they did not bang. Instead, restructuring has been a slow and tortuous process. The situation has not been helped by the fragility of Japan's economic recovery and the recent plunge in share prices. They have combined to take the politicians' minds off the task of reform as they struggle for quick-fix rescue packages. Some investment banks accept that reform is a long-term game, but they are beginning to lose patience.
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