TOKYO (AFX-ASIA) - The Bank of Japan said it voted unanimously to maintain its existing guidelines at its policy board meeting. "The Bank of Japan will conduct money market operations, aiming the outstanding balance of the current accounts at the bank at around 5 trln yen," it said in a statement. "Should there be a risk of financial market instability, e.g., a rapid surge in liquidity demand, the bank will provide ampler liquidity irrespective of the guideline above."