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Nov 08, 2006
Inclusive Growth : Role of Financial Education
I thank the Indian Banks Association and hosts Andhra Bank for inviting me for this Conference. I am aware you have had illustrious speakers and expert sessions on various issues reverberating in policy conundrums of 'financial inclusion' and financially inclusive growth. Why I term these as conundrums is for the reason that on the one hand, everyone accepts that a broad based access to formal financial services is a sine qua non for the aspiration of growth in GDP an
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I thank the Indian Banks Association and hosts Andhra Bank for inviting me for this Conference. I am aware you have had illustrious speakers and expert sessions on various issues reverberating in policy conundrums of 'financial inclusion' and financially inclusive growth. Why I term these as conundrums is for the reason that on the one hand, everyone accepts that a broad based access to formal financial services is a sine qua non for the aspiration of growth in GDP an
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Nov 04, 2006
Financial Inclusion for Sustainable Development : Role of IT and Intermediaries
My topic today is financial inclusion for sustainable development and how IT and community based organisations including NGOs can be leveraged for expanding banking outreach so as to meet the needs of the underserved population. Financial inclusion has become a buzzword internationally – even in developed financial markets there are concerns about those excluded from the banking system especially migrant workers. The barriers to access to formal banking system have be
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
My topic today is financial inclusion for sustainable development and how IT and community based organisations including NGOs can be leveraged for expanding banking outreach so as to meet the needs of the underserved population. Financial inclusion has become a buzzword internationally – even in developed financial markets there are concerns about those excluded from the banking system especially migrant workers. The barriers to access to formal banking system have be
Nov 03, 2006
Economic Growth, Financial Deepening and Financial Inclusion
I. Introduction I would like to thank the Indian Banks Association and the Andhra Bank for inviting me to this Conference, which has become an annual feature of the calendar for bankers and financial sector professionals. In view of the theme of the conference, viz., 'Inclusive Growth – A New Challenge', I thought it would be appropriate to place financial inclusion within the broad context of economic growth. There is yet another motivation for choosing the theme. Wh
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Introduction I would like to thank the Indian Banks Association and the Andhra Bank for inviting me to this Conference, which has become an annual feature of the calendar for bankers and financial sector professionals. In view of the theme of the conference, viz., 'Inclusive Growth – A New Challenge', I thought it would be appropriate to place financial inclusion within the broad context of economic growth. There is yet another motivation for choosing the theme. Wh
Sep 29, 2006
Globalisation, Money and Finance – Uncertainties and Dilemmas*
Globalisation, Money and Finance – Uncertainties and Dilemmas* Dear friends, I am honoured to be invited to deliver the valedictory address at the 2006 FICCI-IBA Conference. I would like to begin by complimenting the hosts for their choice of the theme: "Global Banking: Paradigm Shift". Many distinguished speakers have participated already in the deliberations and hence I will attempt a broader overview of globalisation issues at the current juncture. My address is on
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Globalisation, Money and Finance – Uncertainties and Dilemmas* Dear friends, I am honoured to be invited to deliver the valedictory address at the 2006 FICCI-IBA Conference. I would like to begin by complimenting the hosts for their choice of the theme: "Global Banking: Paradigm Shift". Many distinguished speakers have participated already in the deliberations and hence I will attempt a broader overview of globalisation issues at the current juncture. My address is on
Sep 21, 2006
The Role of Financial Education: The Indian Case
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I am thankful to Shri Swarup for inviting me to this august gathering. The Conference represents an important step by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to distil from the experiences of other countries in its quest for enhancing the levels of financial education in our country. The collaboration with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which has been playing a pivotal role in thi
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I am thankful to Shri Swarup for inviting me to this august gathering. The Conference represents an important step by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to distil from the experiences of other countries in its quest for enhancing the levels of financial education in our country. The collaboration with Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) which has been playing a pivotal role in thi
Sep 07, 2006
Credit Counselling : An Indian Perspective
Mr. Chairman, distinguished guests and friends, I am thankful to Mr. Balachandran for providing this opportunity to be with this eminent gathering assembled for a noble cause. Bank of India has been among the banks known to be a pioneer in several areas of commercial banking. In this context, the initiative by the bank to establish credit counselling centers on a pilot basis highlights the pro-active role being played by our banks. In fact, a major reason for my agree
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman, distinguished guests and friends, I am thankful to Mr. Balachandran for providing this opportunity to be with this eminent gathering assembled for a noble cause. Bank of India has been among the banks known to be a pioneer in several areas of commercial banking. In this context, the initiative by the bank to establish credit counselling centers on a pilot basis highlights the pro-active role being played by our banks. In fact, a major reason for my agree
Aug 24, 2006
New Economic Geography and Monetary Policy in a Flattening World*
Let me first thank Tom Hoenig and his colleagues for inviting me again to this symposium. It is always a treat to be here in more ways than one: to partake of the rich feast of insightful and interesting papers, illuminating commentaries and discussions, accompanied by the warm hospitality of the Kansas City Fed in this incomparable setting in the shadow of the majestic Tetons. It is difficult to provide an overview of this rather disparate set of sessions reflecting
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Let me first thank Tom Hoenig and his colleagues for inviting me again to this symposium. It is always a treat to be here in more ways than one: to partake of the rich feast of insightful and interesting papers, illuminating commentaries and discussions, accompanied by the warm hospitality of the Kansas City Fed in this incomparable setting in the shadow of the majestic Tetons. It is difficult to provide an overview of this rather disparate set of sessions reflecting
Jun 30, 2006
Comments of Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor, RBI as a panelist at the Annual General Meeting of the BIS
Financial Sector Competition and Monetary Policy : Comments* Mr. Chairman, Professor Mario Monti, Co-panellists and fellow Governors, I am honoured by the invitation to participate in the Annual General Meeting Panel in this historic and beautiful location. When I got the enquiry on my willingness to be a panelist on "The Relevance of Competition and Monetary Policy for Financial Stability" for the Per Jacobsson Foundation lecture this year, I initially felt that the
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Financial Sector Competition and Monetary Policy : Comments* Mr. Chairman, Professor Mario Monti, Co-panellists and fellow Governors, I am honoured by the invitation to participate in the Annual General Meeting Panel in this historic and beautiful location. When I got the enquiry on my willingness to be a panelist on "The Relevance of Competition and Monetary Policy for Financial Stability" for the Per Jacobsson Foundation lecture this year, I initially felt that the
Jun 28, 2006
Comments of Dr.Y.V.Reddy, Governor, RBI
On the Sources of Central Banker’s Influence over the Economy: Comments Chairman Mario Bleijer, Professor Stephen G. Cecchetti, Professor William H. Buiter, Dr Guillermo A. Calvo and fellow Governors, It is my pleasure to join the symposium and as desired by you, Mr. Chairman, offer initial informal comments on Professor Cecchetti’s paper on ‘Sources of Central Banker’s Influence over the Economy’. Professor Cecchetti first succinctly brings out the convergence of dev
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
On the Sources of Central Banker’s Influence over the Economy: Comments Chairman Mario Bleijer, Professor Stephen G. Cecchetti, Professor William H. Buiter, Dr Guillermo A. Calvo and fellow Governors, It is my pleasure to join the symposium and as desired by you, Mr. Chairman, offer initial informal comments on Professor Cecchetti’s paper on ‘Sources of Central Banker’s Influence over the Economy’. Professor Cecchetti first succinctly brings out the convergence of dev
Jun 03, 2006
Financial Sector Reforms and Monetary Policy: The Indian Experience
I. Introduction Since the initiation of reforms in the early 1990s, the Indian economy has achieved high growth in an environment of macroeconomic and financial stability. The period has been marked by broad based economic reform that has touched every segment of the economy. These reforms were designed essentially to promote greater efficiency in the economy through promotion of greater competition. The story of Indian reforms is by now well-documented (e.g., Ahluwal
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Introduction Since the initiation of reforms in the early 1990s, the Indian economy has achieved high growth in an environment of macroeconomic and financial stability. The period has been marked by broad based economic reform that has touched every segment of the economy. These reforms were designed essentially to promote greater efficiency in the economy through promotion of greater competition. The story of Indian reforms is by now well-documented (e.g., Ahluwal
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