Feb.27.2003

Japanese Bankers Association

MOREBANK Website Renewed

JBA has operated since April 2001 a website for general consumers, "MOREBANK" (http://www.morebank.gr.jp/), to help them understand roles and functions of banks and the many financial products available. The following new contents were added to the website to enhance user convenience.

1. Money Life Diary was added. This navigation function helps users to reach contents on their interests quickly.

2. One Point Advices on financial matters by lifestyles was added to provide advice in line with recent diversified lifestyles.

3. The Life Plan Sheet was added for simulating life planning based on one's future income and expenditures.

4. A Mailing function was also added to spread knowledge about this website among users' friends and acquaintances.

5. New contents including "customer identification," "housing loan," and "insurance products" were added in consideration of changes in the banking environment and customer interests.