Regulating Commercial Banking

Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions List

RBI/2015-16/235 DBR. AML.No.6854/14.06.001/2015-16 November 18, 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 Servi

RBI/2015-16/235 DBR. AML.No.6854/14.06.001/2015-16 November 18, 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 Servi

Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions List

Inclusion of the name of “Industrial Bank of Korea” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

RBI/2015-16/223 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 47/12.07.134A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of the name of “Industrial Bank of Korea” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Industrial Bank of Korea” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.472/23.13.0158/2015-16 dated July 08, 2015, published in the Gazette of India (Part

RBI/2015-16/223 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 47/12.07.134A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of the name of “Industrial Bank of Korea” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Industrial Bank of Korea” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.472/23.13.0158/2015-16 dated July 08, 2015, published in the Gazette of India (Part

Inclusion of the name of “Industrial Bank of Korea” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Inclusion of the name of “Bandhan Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

RBI/2015-16/224 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 48/12.07.135A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of the name of “Bandhan Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Bandhan Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD. No.3427/16.01.0145/2015-16 dated September 03, 2015 published in the Gazette of India (Part I

RBI/2015-16/224 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 48/12.07.135A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of the name of “Bandhan Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Bandhan Bank Limited” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.PSBD. No.3427/16.01.0145/2015-16 dated September 03, 2015 published in the Gazette of India (Part I

Inclusion of the name of “Bandhan Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Alteration in the name of “Antwerp Diamond Bank N.V.” to “KBC Bank N.V.” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934

RBI/2015-16/225 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 49/12.06.118A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “Antwerp Diamond Bank N.V.” to “KBC Bank N.V.” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Antwerp Diamond Bank N.V.” has been changed to “KBC Bank N.V.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.451/ 23.13.077/2015-16 dated July 08, 2015 published in the G

RBI/2015-16/225 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 49/12.06.118A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Alteration in the name of “Antwerp Diamond Bank N.V.” to “KBC Bank N.V.” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Antwerp Diamond Bank N.V.” has been changed to “KBC Bank N.V.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD. No.451/ 23.13.077/2015-16 dated July 08, 2015 published in the G

Alteration in the name of “Antwerp Diamond Bank N.V.” to “KBC Bank N.V.” in the Second Schedule to the RBI Act, 1934

Exclusion of the name of “HSBC Bank Oman S.A.O.G.” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

RBI/2015-16/226 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 50/12.07.071A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Exclusion of the name of “HSBC Bank Oman S.A.O.G.” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “HSBC Bank Oman S.A.O.G.” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.14566/23.03.029/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, published in the Gazette of India (P

RBI/2015-16/226 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 50/12.07.071A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Exclusion of the name of “HSBC Bank Oman S.A.O.G.” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “HSBC Bank Oman S.A.O.G.” has been excluded from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.14566/23.03.029/2014-15 dated April 01, 2015, published in the Gazette of India (P

Exclusion of the name of “HSBC Bank Oman S.A.O.G.” from the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Inclusion of the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

RBI/2015-16/227 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 51/12.07.135A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd.” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.2927/23.13.065/2015-16 dated August 28, 2015, published in the Gazette of

RBI/2015-16/227 DBR.No.Ret.BC. 51/12.07.135A/2015-16 November 5, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Inclusion of the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd.” has been included in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 vide Notification DBR.IBD.No.2927/23.13.065/2015-16 dated August 28, 2015, published in the Gazette of

Inclusion of the name of “Korea Exchange Bank Co., Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Amendment to Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 - Submitting ‘Officially Valid Documents’ - Change in name on account of marriage or otherwise

RBI/2015-16/213 DBR. AML.BC. No. 46/14.01.001/2015-16 October 29, 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 Ser

RBI/2015-16/213 DBR. AML.BC. No. 46/14.01.001/2015-16 October 29, 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 Ser

Amendment to Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005 - Submitting ‘Officially Valid Documents’ - Change in name on account of marriage or otherwise

Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967 - Update dated September 30, 2015 and October 2, 2015 of Al-Qaida Sanctions List

RBI/2015-16/199 DBR.AML.No. 4897/14.06.001/2015-16 October 7, 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/2015-16/199 DBR.AML.No. 4897/14.06.001/2015-16 October 7, 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

Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967 - Update dated September 30, 2015 and October 2, 2015 of Al-Qaida Sanctions List

Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy - Review of the Guidelines on Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP)

RBI/2015-16/182 DBR.BP.BC.No.39/21.04.132/2015-16 September 24, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy – Review of the Guidelines on Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Please refer to the ‘Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy’ issued on our website on J

RBI/2015-16/182 DBR.BP.BC.No.39/21.04.132/2015-16 September 24, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy – Review of the Guidelines on Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Please refer to the ‘Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy’ issued on our website on J

Framework for Revitalising Distressed Assets in the Economy - Review of the Guidelines on Joint Lenders’ Forum (JLF) and Corrective Action Plan (CAP)

Prudential Norms on Change in Ownership of Borrowing Entities (Outside Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme)

RBI/2015-16/187 DBR.BP.BC.No.41/21.04.048/2015-16 September 24, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Change in Ownership of Borrowing Entities (Outside Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme) Please refer to our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.101/21.04.132/2014-15 dated June 8, 2015 on “Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme (SDR)”, in terms of which c

RBI/2015-16/187 DBR.BP.BC.No.41/21.04.048/2015-16 September 24, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) All-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Prudential Norms on Change in Ownership of Borrowing Entities (Outside Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme) Please refer to our circular DBR.BP.BC.No.101/21.04.132/2014-15 dated June 8, 2015 on “Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme (SDR)”, in terms of which c

Prudential Norms on Change in Ownership of Borrowing Entities (Outside Strategic Debt Restructuring Scheme)