TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is considering purchasing subordinated debt issued by banks to help bolster their capital, the Nikkei business daily said on Monday.
The Nikkei, citing unidentified senior BOJ officials, said the central bank has already begun compiling measures to support banks' capital and may work on details within the month.
The BOJ is considering underwriting banks' subordinated loans and subordinated bonds, the Nikkei said. (Reporting by Masayuki Kitano; Editing by Edwina Gibbs)