government Japan 05-04-2005 Metro government's new lender to small firms starts up The unique bank established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government provides swift financing to cash-strapped small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The bank, whose creation was proposed by Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara,… Sign in or Upgrade to Continue Reading This news article is over 10 days old. Subscribe today to access all articles with an annual subscription. Become a member Learn more Already a subscriber? Log in here