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Jul 02, 2015
Bucketing of excess SLR and MSF securities in Structural Liquidity Statement
RBI No 2015-16/109 DBR.No.BP.BC.26/21.04.098/2015-16 July 2, 2015 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Bucketing of excess SLR and MSF securities in Structural Liquidity Statement Please refer to our Circular DBOD.BP.No.56/21.04.098/2012-13 dated November 7, 2012 on Liquidity Risk Management by Banks in terms of which banks are required to prepare structural liquidity statement (Rupe
RBI No 2015-16/109 DBR.No.BP.BC.26/21.04.098/2015-16 July 2, 2015 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Bucketing of excess SLR and MSF securities in Structural Liquidity Statement Please refer to our Circular DBOD.BP.No.56/21.04.098/2012-13 dated November 7, 2012 on Liquidity Risk Management by Banks in terms of which banks are required to prepare structural liquidity statement (Rupe
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Jul 02, 2015
Discount Rate for Computing Present Value of Future Cash Flows
RBI/2015-16/111 DBR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2015-16 July 2, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Discount Rate for Computing Present Value of Future Cash Flows Please refer to paragraph 4.5 of circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.99/21.04.132/2012-13 dated May 30, 2013, in terms of which a rate equal to the bank's Benchmark Prime Lending Rate or base rate (whichever is applicable to the borrower) as on the date of restructuring plus the appro
RBI/2015-16/111 DBR.No.BP.BC.27/21.04.048/2015-16 July 2, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Discount Rate for Computing Present Value of Future Cash Flows Please refer to paragraph 4.5 of circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.99/21.04.132/2012-13 dated May 30, 2013, in terms of which a rate equal to the bank's Benchmark Prime Lending Rate or base rate (whichever is applicable to the borrower) as on the date of restructuring plus the appro
Jul 02, 2015
Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline
RBI/2015-16/112 DBR.Leg.BC.25./09.07.005/2015-16 July 02, 2015 The Chairman / Chief ExecutiveAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84/09.07.005/2003-04 dated May 15, 2004 advising banks to scrupulously ensure that their branches do not open current accounts of entities which enjoy credit facilities (fund based or non-fund based) from the banking sy
RBI/2015-16/112 DBR.Leg.BC.25./09.07.005/2015-16 July 02, 2015 The Chairman / Chief ExecutiveAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Opening of Current Accounts by Banks - Need for Discipline Please refer to our circular DBOD.No.Leg.BC.84/09.07.005/2003-04 dated May 15, 2004 advising banks to scrupulously ensure that their branches do not open current accounts of entities which enjoy credit facilities (fund based or non-fund based) from the banking sy
Jul 02, 2015
Kisan Vikas Patra, 2014 and Sukanya Samriddhi Account
RBI/2015-16/113 DGBA.GAD.No.14/15.02.003/2015-16 July 2, 2015 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks Handling the Schemes of Kisan Vikas Patra, 2014 and Sukanya Samriddhi Account Dear Sir Kisan Vikas Patra, 2014 and Sukanya Samriddhi Account Please refer to our circulars IDMD (DGBA).CDD.No.3484/15.02.001/2014-15 dated February 09, 2015 and IDMD (DGBA).CDD.No.4052/15.02.006/2014-15 dated March 11, 2015 regarding Kisan Vikas Patra, 2014 and Sukanya Samriddhi
RBI/2015-16/113 DGBA.GAD.No.14/15.02.003/2015-16 July 2, 2015 The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Agency Banks Handling the Schemes of Kisan Vikas Patra, 2014 and Sukanya Samriddhi Account Dear Sir Kisan Vikas Patra, 2014 and Sukanya Samriddhi Account Please refer to our circulars IDMD (DGBA).CDD.No.3484/15.02.001/2014-15 dated February 09, 2015 and IDMD (DGBA).CDD.No.4052/15.02.006/2014-15 dated March 11, 2015 regarding Kisan Vikas Patra, 2014 and Sukanya Samriddhi
Jun 18, 2015
The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014 -Section 26A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Operational Guidelines
RBI/2014-15/645 DBR.No.DEAF Cell.BC.105/30.01.002/2014-15 June 18, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director /Chief Executive OfficersAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) and LABs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014 –Section 26A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Operational Guidelines Please refer to instructions contained in paragraph
RBI/2014-15/645 DBR.No.DEAF Cell.BC.105/30.01.002/2014-15 June 18, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director /Chief Executive OfficersAll Scheduled Commercial Banks (including RRBs) and LABs /Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /District Central Co-operative Banks Dear Sir/Madam, The Depositor Education and Awareness Fund Scheme, 2014 –Section 26A of Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Operational Guidelines Please refer to instructions contained in paragraph
Jun 18, 2015
Alteration in the name of “State Bank of Mauritius Ltd” to “SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934
RBI/2014-15/646DBR.No.Ret.BC. 106 /12.06.091A/2014-15 June 18, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “State Bank of Mauritius Ltd” to “SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “State Bank of Mauritius Ltd.” has been changed to “SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.15257/ 23.13.043/2014-15 dated Apri
RBI/2014-15/646DBR.No.Ret.BC. 106 /12.06.091A/2014-15 June 18, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “State Bank of Mauritius Ltd” to “SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “State Bank of Mauritius Ltd.” has been changed to “SBM Bank (Mauritius) Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.15257/ 23.13.043/2014-15 dated Apri
Jun 17, 2015
Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967-14th Update of Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2014-15/642 DBR. AML.No. 19138/14.06.001/2014-15 June 17, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Service
RBI/2014-15/642 DBR. AML.No. 19138/14.06.001/2014-15 June 17, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Service
Jun 11, 2015
Amendment to Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 - additional documents for the limited purpose of ‘proof of address’
RBI/2014-15/633 DBR. AML.BC. No.104/14.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Servic
RBI/2014-15/633 DBR. AML.BC. No.104/14.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Servic
Jun 11, 2015
Guidelines on Sale of Financial Assets to Securitisation Company (SC)/Reconstruction Company (RC) and Related Issues
RBI/2014-15/634 DBR.No.FID.5/01.02.00/2014-15 June 11, 2015 All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Guidelines on Sale of Financial Assets to Securitisation Company (SC)/Reconstruction Company (RC) and Related Issues Please refer to paragraph 3.4 of circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.98/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014 and our subsequent mailbox clarification dated April 9, 2014 on the captioned subject. These guid
RBI/2014-15/634 DBR.No.FID.5/01.02.00/2014-15 June 11, 2015 All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Guidelines on Sale of Financial Assets to Securitisation Company (SC)/Reconstruction Company (RC) and Related Issues Please refer to paragraph 3.4 of circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.98/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014 and our subsequent mailbox clarification dated April 9, 2014 on the captioned subject. These guid
Jun 11, 2015
Reporting requirement on On-site, Off-site and Mobile ATMs
RBI/2014-15/635 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.102/22.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Reporting requirement on On-site, Off-site and Mobile ATMs Please refer to Circulars DBOD.No.BP.BC.152/21.03.051/94 dated December 29, 1994, DBOD.No.BL.BC.137/22.01.001/2008-09 dated June 12, 2009 and DBOD. No. BL.BC.27/22.01.001/2010-11 dated July 23, 2010 wherein, inter alia, banks have been advised to furnish data on ATMs to concerned R
RBI/2014-15/635 DBR.No.BAPD.BC.102/22.01.001/2014-15 June 11, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Including RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Reporting requirement on On-site, Off-site and Mobile ATMs Please refer to Circulars DBOD.No.BP.BC.152/21.03.051/94 dated December 29, 1994, DBOD.No.BL.BC.137/22.01.001/2008-09 dated June 12, 2009 and DBOD. No. BL.BC.27/22.01.001/2010-11 dated July 23, 2010 wherein, inter alia, banks have been advised to furnish data on ATMs to concerned R
Jun 08, 2015
Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme
RBI/2014-15/627 DBR.BP.BC.No.101/21.04.132/2014-15 June 8, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions(Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.97/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014 on “Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy – Guidelines on Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP)”
RBI/2014-15/627 DBR.BP.BC.No.101/21.04.132/2014-15 June 8, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions(Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.97/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014 on “Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy – Guidelines on Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP)”
Jun 04, 2015
Submission of Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) by Concurrent Auditors
RBI/2014-15/626 DBS.CO.ARS.BC.8/08.91.001/2014-15 June 4, 2015 CMD of Nationalized Banks Chairman SBI MD of Associate Banks of SBI Madam/Dear Sir, Submission of Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) by Concurrent Auditors In terms of enclosure 1 of RBI circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.11/11.01.005/2001-2002 dated April 17, 2002 all the banks were advised, inter alia, as under: LFAR in respect of branch should be addressed by the branch auditors to the Chairman of the bank, concerned wit
RBI/2014-15/626 DBS.CO.ARS.BC.8/08.91.001/2014-15 June 4, 2015 CMD of Nationalized Banks Chairman SBI MD of Associate Banks of SBI Madam/Dear Sir, Submission of Long Form Audit Report (LFAR) by Concurrent Auditors In terms of enclosure 1 of RBI circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.11/11.01.005/2001-2002 dated April 17, 2002 all the banks were advised, inter alia, as under: LFAR in respect of branch should be addressed by the branch auditors to the Chairman of the bank, concerned wit
Jun 02, 2015
Change in Bank Rate -SCBs/ LABS/ RRBs
RBI/2014-15/624 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 99 /12.01.001/2014-15 June 02, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks, Local Area Banks and RRBs Dear Sir, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.73/12.01.001/2014-15 dated March 04, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Press Release 2014-15/2547 dated June 02, 2015, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 8.50 per cent to 8.25 per cent with effect from June 02, 2015. 3. All penal interest
RBI/2014-15/624 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 99 /12.01.001/2014-15 June 02, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks, Local Area Banks and RRBs Dear Sir, Change in Bank Rate Please refer to circular DBR.No.Ret.BC.73/12.01.001/2014-15 dated March 04, 2015 on the captioned subject. 2. As announced in the Press Release 2014-15/2547 dated June 02, 2015, the Bank Rate stands adjusted by 25 basis points from 8.50 per cent to 8.25 per cent with effect from June 02, 2015. 3. All penal interest
Jun 01, 2015
Issue of Long Term Bonds by banks for Financing of Infrastructure and Affordable Housing - Cross Holding
RBI/2014-15/618 DBR.BP.BC.No.98/08.12.014/2014-15 June 01, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Issue of Long Term Bonds by banks for Financing of Infrastructure and Affordable Housing – Cross Holding Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.25/08.12.014/2014-15 dated July 15, 2014 allowing banks to issue long term bonds, with exemptions from certain regulatory pre-emptions, for their financing of infrastructure and affordable housing loans
RBI/2014-15/618 DBR.BP.BC.No.98/08.12.014/2014-15 June 01, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Issue of Long Term Bonds by banks for Financing of Infrastructure and Affordable Housing – Cross Holding Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.25/08.12.014/2014-15 dated July 15, 2014 allowing banks to issue long term bonds, with exemptions from certain regulatory pre-emptions, for their financing of infrastructure and affordable housing loans
Jun 01, 2015
Guidelines on Compensation of Non-executive Directors of Private Sector Banks
RBI/2014-15/617 DBR.No.BC.97/29.67.001/2014-15 June 1, 2015 The Managing Director and CEOAll Private Sector Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Non-executive Directors of Private Sector Banks The need to bring in professionalism to the boards of banks cannot be overemphasized. In order to enable banks to attract and retain professional directors, it is essential that such directors are appropriately compensated. At present, banks in private sector pay
RBI/2014-15/617 DBR.No.BC.97/29.67.001/2014-15 June 1, 2015 The Managing Director and CEOAll Private Sector Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Non-executive Directors of Private Sector Banks The need to bring in professionalism to the boards of banks cannot be overemphasized. In order to enable banks to attract and retain professional directors, it is essential that such directors are appropriately compensated. At present, banks in private sector pay
May 28, 2015
Calendar of reviews
RBI/2014-15/614 DBR.No.BC.95/29.67.001/2014-15 May 28, 2015 The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officers All Private Sector Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Calendar of reviews Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BC.93/29.67.001/2014-15 dated May 14, 2015 (copy enclosed), addressed to all the CMDs / MD & CEOs of all public sector banks on the captioned matter. 2. We advise that the private sector banks may also adhere to the instructions contained in the above mentio
RBI/2014-15/614 DBR.No.BC.95/29.67.001/2014-15 May 28, 2015 The Managing Director & Chief Executive Officers All Private Sector Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Calendar of reviews Please refer to our circular DBR.No.BC.93/29.67.001/2014-15 dated May 14, 2015 (copy enclosed), addressed to all the CMDs / MD & CEOs of all public sector banks on the captioned matter. 2. We advise that the private sector banks may also adhere to the instructions contained in the above mentio
May 28, 2015
Hedging of Commodity Price Risk - Creating awareness among borrowers
RBI/2014-15/612 DBR.No.BP.BC.96 /21.04.157/2014-15 May 28, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Hedging of Commodity Price Risk - Creating awareness among borrowers Banks provide a number of credit facilities to customers engaged in activities related to agriculture. One of the prominent, albeit indirect, risks in this sector is that of volatility in agricultur
RBI/2014-15/612 DBR.No.BP.BC.96 /21.04.157/2014-15 May 28, 2015 The Chairman and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir / Madam, Hedging of Commodity Price Risk - Creating awareness among borrowers Banks provide a number of credit facilities to customers engaged in activities related to agriculture. One of the prominent, albeit indirect, risks in this sector is that of volatility in agricultur
May 27, 2015
Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967-12th Update of Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2014-15/611 DBR.AML.No.18088/14.06.001/2014-15 May 27, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Service Sc
RBI/2014-15/611 DBR.AML.No.18088/14.06.001/2014-15 May 27, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Service Sc
May 21, 2015
Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances - Spread over of shortfall
RBI/2014-15/606 DBR.No.BP.BC.94/21.04.048/2014-15 May 21, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances – Spread over of shortfall Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.98/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014 wherein paragraph 3.4 states that “As an incentive for early sale of NPAs, banks can spread over any shortfall, i
RBI/2014-15/606 DBR.No.BP.BC.94/21.04.048/2014-15 May 21, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks) Madam/Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning pertaining to Advances – Spread over of shortfall Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.98/21.04.132/2013-14 dated February 26, 2014 wherein paragraph 3.4 states that “As an incentive for early sale of NPAs, banks can spread over any shortfall, i
May 20, 2015
Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967-12th Update of Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2014-15/602 DBR.AML.No.17668/14.06.001/2014-15 May 20, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Service Sc
RBI/2014-15/602 DBR.AML.No.17668/14.06.001/2014-15 May 20, 2015 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of all Scheduled Commercial Banks/ Regional Rural Banks/ Local Area Banks/ All India Financial Institutions/ all NBFCs/ All Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks /State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons including those who are agents of Money Transfer Service Sc
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