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మే 26, 2014
RBI warns about Fake Website in its Name
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India today that a fake website has been created at http://www.rbi-inonline.org/savings.html by some unknown persons offering various banking facilities and asking members of public to apply on-line for opening “RBI Savings Account”. The Reserve Bank clarifies that as India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India does not offer services offered by commercial banks, such as, savings bank account, current bank account o
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India today that a fake website has been created at http://www.rbi-inonline.org/savings.html by some unknown persons offering various banking facilities and asking members of public to apply on-line for opening “RBI Savings Account”. The Reserve Bank clarifies that as India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India does not offer services offered by commercial banks, such as, savings bank account, current bank account o
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జన 31, 2014
Annual Conference of Banking Ombudsmen 2014
The Annual Banking Ombudsmen Conference was held at the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai on January 30, 2014 and was inaugurated by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The Governor delivered the keynote address and expressed that customer protection is at the core of the central Banks’ concerns. He released the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for year 2012-2013. The Annual Report contains the highlights of the performance of 15 Offices o
The Annual Banking Ombudsmen Conference was held at the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai on January 30, 2014 and was inaugurated by Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The Governor delivered the keynote address and expressed that customer protection is at the core of the central Banks’ concerns. He released the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for year 2012-2013. The Annual Report contains the highlights of the performance of 15 Offices o
డిసెం 24, 2013
RBI cautions users of Virtual Currencies against Risks
The Reserve Bank of India has today cautioned the users, holders and traders of Virtual currencies (VCs), including Bitcoins, about the potential financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks that they are exposing themselves to. The Reserve Bank has mentioned that it has been looking at the developments relating to certain electronic records claimed to be “Decentralised Digital Currency” or “Virtual Currency” (VCs), such as, Bitcoins,
The Reserve Bank of India has today cautioned the users, holders and traders of Virtual currencies (VCs), including Bitcoins, about the potential financial, operational, legal, customer protection and security related risks that they are exposing themselves to. The Reserve Bank has mentioned that it has been looking at the developments relating to certain electronic records claimed to be “Decentralised Digital Currency” or “Virtual Currency” (VCs), such as, Bitcoins,
మార్చి 25, 2013
Branches of Agency Banks and RBI offices to remain open on March 29, 30 and 31, 2013 to facilitate Tax Payment
With a view to providing greater convenience to the tax payers, it has been decided that all designated branches of agency banks and RBI offices conducting Government business will keep their counters open on March 29, 30 and 31, 2013 to accept Government taxes. All tax payers are urged to remit taxes well before the last date to avoid last minute rush. Facility for payment of taxes on-line and through select ATMs is also available. Alpana Killawala Chief General Mana
With a view to providing greater convenience to the tax payers, it has been decided that all designated branches of agency banks and RBI offices conducting Government business will keep their counters open on March 29, 30 and 31, 2013 to accept Government taxes. All tax payers are urged to remit taxes well before the last date to avoid last minute rush. Facility for payment of taxes on-line and through select ATMs is also available. Alpana Killawala Chief General Mana
జన 04, 2013
RBI sets up a Working Group to Review Banking Ombudsman Scheme
Apropos the recommendations of the Committee on Customer Service in Banks (Damodaran Committee) pertaining to Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006 and the Rajya Sabha Committee on Subordinate Legislation, a Working Group (Chairperson: Smt. Suma Varma) has been constituted in the Reserve Bank of India to review, update, and revise the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006. This was revealed in the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2011-12 published here today by the Res
Apropos the recommendations of the Committee on Customer Service in Banks (Damodaran Committee) pertaining to Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006 and the Rajya Sabha Committee on Subordinate Legislation, a Working Group (Chairperson: Smt. Suma Varma) has been constituted in the Reserve Bank of India to review, update, and revise the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2006. This was revealed in the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme, 2011-12 published here today by the Res
అక్టో 15, 2012
RBI cautions Public Not to respond to Phishing Mail sent in its Name
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that an email has been sent in its name from mail id: Reserve Bank Of India (no-reply@rbi.com) and signed by RBI, Security Team offering a 'new online security protection' called "Netsecured” to “reduce fraud and theft in various banking system…(and)… to enable all customer's online banking in all Indian Banks to get protected and Secured.” The Reserve Bank cautions members of public that it has not developed any
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that an email has been sent in its name from mail id: Reserve Bank Of India (no-reply@rbi.com) and signed by RBI, Security Team offering a 'new online security protection' called "Netsecured” to “reduce fraud and theft in various banking system…(and)… to enable all customer's online banking in all Indian Banks to get protected and Secured.” The Reserve Bank cautions members of public that it has not developed any
జూన్ 01, 2012
Foreign Exchange Department of the Reserve Bank of India, implements the Application Tracking System
The Application Tracking System (ATS) is a major e-Governance initiative of the Reserve Bank of India. Foreign Exchange Department, Central Office and its 17 Regional offices have since adopted the ATS, to facilitate the customers to apply and track the status of the applications online. Under the online Application Tracking System (ATS), customers can submit applications online and also track the status of an already filed / submitted application. The applicant would
The Application Tracking System (ATS) is a major e-Governance initiative of the Reserve Bank of India. Foreign Exchange Department, Central Office and its 17 Regional offices have since adopted the ATS, to facilitate the customers to apply and track the status of the applications online. Under the online Application Tracking System (ATS), customers can submit applications online and also track the status of an already filed / submitted application. The applicant would
మే 21, 2012
RBI warning on phishing mail
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that an email has been sent in its name from mail id: alert@rbi.org and signed by RBI Online offering a 'new online security platform'. According to the mail, the 'new online security platform' offers to 'prevent online identity theft in internet banking by asking the customer to go through a two-way authentication factor before he/she properly logs into internet banking every time'. The email then asks the recipi
It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that an email has been sent in its name from mail id: alert@rbi.org and signed by RBI Online offering a 'new online security platform'. According to the mail, the 'new online security platform' offers to 'prevent online identity theft in internet banking by asking the customer to go through a two-way authentication factor before he/she properly logs into internet banking every time'. The email then asks the recipi
ఫిబ్ర 24, 2012
RBI releases Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme
The Reserve Bank of India, today, released the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for the year 2010-2011. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was instituted by the Reserve Bank in 1995 to provide speedy solutions to the grievances of bank customers. There are 15 Offices of Banking Ombudsmen across the country. The report is a synopsis of activities of all the offices of Banking Ombudsman. The report indicates that compared to last year there was decline of 10 per
The Reserve Bank of India, today, released the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for the year 2010-2011. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was instituted by the Reserve Bank in 1995 to provide speedy solutions to the grievances of bank customers. There are 15 Offices of Banking Ombudsmen across the country. The report is a synopsis of activities of all the offices of Banking Ombudsman. The report indicates that compared to last year there was decline of 10 per
ఫిబ్ర 06, 2012
RBI cautions Public Once Again against Fictitious Offers
The Reserve Bank of India has today reiterated that it never contacts the public via unsolicited phone calls or emails asking for money or any other type of personal information. The Reserve Bank does not maintain/give money/foreign currency or any other type of funds to individual or opens accounts for/in the name of individuals. The Reserve Bank has urged the public to remain alert and not to fall prey to frauds or scams perpetrated by individuals who impersonate to
The Reserve Bank of India has today reiterated that it never contacts the public via unsolicited phone calls or emails asking for money or any other type of personal information. The Reserve Bank does not maintain/give money/foreign currency or any other type of funds to individual or opens accounts for/in the name of individuals. The Reserve Bank has urged the public to remain alert and not to fall prey to frauds or scams perpetrated by individuals who impersonate to
సెప్టెం 06, 2011
Banking Ombudsman Conference : Ten Action Points to improve Customer Service of Banks
1. Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) will standardise most important terms and conditions (MITC) for at least ten important banking transactions and circulate among banks for adaptation. 2. Banks would initiate the process of providing one view of all bank accounts of a customer including deposits, loans, etc., with the help of available technology, such as, core banking solution. Banks would be complete the process within one year. 3. Banks would convey to the Reserve
1. Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) will standardise most important terms and conditions (MITC) for at least ten important banking transactions and circulate among banks for adaptation. 2. Banks would initiate the process of providing one view of all bank accounts of a customer including deposits, loans, etc., with the help of available technology, such as, core banking solution. Banks would be complete the process within one year. 3. Banks would convey to the Reserve
ఆగ 03, 2011
RBI seeks Public Comments on Report on Customer Service of Banks
The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website, the Report of the Committee on Customer Service in Banks and sought comments/feedback from members of the public/all the stakeholders on the Committee’s recommendations. The comments/feedback may, latest by August 27, 2011, be emailed or may be sent by post/courier to the Chief General Manager, Customer Service Department, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, Amar Building, First Floor, Sir P.M. Road, Mumbai-400
The Reserve Bank of India today placed on its website, the Report of the Committee on Customer Service in Banks and sought comments/feedback from members of the public/all the stakeholders on the Committee’s recommendations. The comments/feedback may, latest by August 27, 2011, be emailed or may be sent by post/courier to the Chief General Manager, Customer Service Department, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, Amar Building, First Floor, Sir P.M. Road, Mumbai-400
ఫిబ్ర 01, 2011
Annual Report of Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2009-10 Highlights Effective Redressal of Customer Grievances
The Reserve Bank of India, today, released the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for the year 2009-2010. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was established by the Reserve Bank in 1995 to provide speedy solutions to the grievances faced by bank customers. The Report indicates an increase in customers’ awareness of the Scheme resulting in an increase in the absolute number of complaints received in BO Offices. What more, the number of complaints from rural areas a
The Reserve Bank of India, today, released the Annual Report of the Banking Ombudsman Scheme for the year 2009-2010. The Banking Ombudsman Scheme was established by the Reserve Bank in 1995 to provide speedy solutions to the grievances faced by bank customers. The Report indicates an increase in customers’ awareness of the Scheme resulting in an increase in the absolute number of complaints received in BO Offices. What more, the number of complaints from rural areas a
అక్టో 08, 2010
Committee on Customer Service in Banks - Date for Final Report submission extended
The Committee on Customer Service in Banks (Chairman Shri M. Damodaran) constituted by the Reserve Bank of India has been granted extension of time upto January 14, 2011 to submit its final report and recommendations. The report was originally to be submitted on October 14, 2010. The extension of time for submission of the report has been necessitated due to the volume of work required to be undertaken by the Committee to fulfill its mandate in regard to the terms of
The Committee on Customer Service in Banks (Chairman Shri M. Damodaran) constituted by the Reserve Bank of India has been granted extension of time upto January 14, 2011 to submit its final report and recommendations. The report was originally to be submitted on October 14, 2010. The extension of time for submission of the report has been necessitated due to the volume of work required to be undertaken by the Committee to fulfill its mandate in regard to the terms of
జూన్ 16, 2010
Committee on Customer Service in Banks - Inviting Suggestions from Public
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee under the chairmanship of Shri M. Damodaran, former Chairman, SEBI to interalia : Review the existing system of attending to customer service in banks - approach, attitude and fair treatment to customers from retail, small and pensioners segment. Evaluate the existing system of grievance redressal mechanism prevalent in banks, its structure and efficacy and recommend measures for expeditious resolution of complaint
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee under the chairmanship of Shri M. Damodaran, former Chairman, SEBI to interalia : Review the existing system of attending to customer service in banks - approach, attitude and fair treatment to customers from retail, small and pensioners segment. Evaluate the existing system of grievance redressal mechanism prevalent in banks, its structure and efficacy and recommend measures for expeditious resolution of complaint
జూన్ 03, 2010
Applications made to RBI can now be tracked on-line
Applications made to various departments of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can now be tracked on-line through the Application Tracking System (ATS). The Reserve Bank launched the Application Tracking System on its website for convenience of the public. The ATS, cannot be used for tracking complaints made under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme or any other complaints. For tracking the above applications made, the applicants will have to register on the RBI website (ATS li
Applications made to various departments of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can now be tracked on-line through the Application Tracking System (ATS). The Reserve Bank launched the Application Tracking System on its website for convenience of the public. The ATS, cannot be used for tracking complaints made under the Banking Ombudsman Scheme or any other complaints. For tracking the above applications made, the applicants will have to register on the RBI website (ATS li
జూన్ 03, 2010
Reserve Bank constitutes Committee on Customer Service in banks
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee under the chairmanship of Shri M. Damodaran, former Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India, to look into banking services rendered to retail and small customers, including pensioners. The Committee will also look into the system of grievance redressal mechanism prevalent in banks, its structure and efficacy and suggest measures for expeditious resolution of complaints. The other members of the committee a
The Reserve Bank of India has constituted a Committee under the chairmanship of Shri M. Damodaran, former Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India, to look into banking services rendered to retail and small customers, including pensioners. The Committee will also look into the system of grievance redressal mechanism prevalent in banks, its structure and efficacy and suggest measures for expeditious resolution of complaints. The other members of the committee a
ఫిబ్ర 22, 2010
RBI initiates Class Action to benefit Bank Customers; Annual Report of Banking Ombudsman Scheme-2008-2009 released
The Reserve Bank of India has proactively started issuing general directions to all banks so as to protect the bank customers against banks’ act of commissions and omissions. Called ‘class action,’ such general directions are issued by the regulator in cases that could benefit not only the applicant but all those customers similarly placed without their having to approach their respective banks/ the Reserve Bank. The Reserve Bank has already initiated such class actio
The Reserve Bank of India has proactively started issuing general directions to all banks so as to protect the bank customers against banks’ act of commissions and omissions. Called ‘class action,’ such general directions are issued by the regulator in cases that could benefit not only the applicant but all those customers similarly placed without their having to approach their respective banks/ the Reserve Bank. The Reserve Bank has already initiated such class actio
జులై 30, 2009
Beware of Fictitious Offers/Lottery Winnings/Cheap Fund Offers: RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has, today once again clarified that remittance in any form towards participation in lottery schemes is prohibited under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. Further, these restrictions are applicable also to remittances for participation in lottery-like schemes functioning under different names, such as, money circulation scheme or remittances for the purpose of securing prize money / awards, etc. The Reserve Bank has clarified that it
The Reserve Bank of India has, today once again clarified that remittance in any form towards participation in lottery schemes is prohibited under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999. Further, these restrictions are applicable also to remittances for participation in lottery-like schemes functioning under different names, such as, money circulation scheme or remittances for the purpose of securing prize money / awards, etc. The Reserve Bank has clarified that it
ఫిబ్ర 05, 2009
RBI amends Banking Ombudsman Scheme: includes complaints relating to Internet Banking and Non-adherence to BCSBI Code
The Reserve Bank of India has widened the scope of its Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006, to include deficiencies arising out of internet banking. Under the amended Scheme, a customer would also be able to lodge a complaint against the bank for its non-adherence to the provisions of the fair practices code for lenders or the Code of Bank's Commitment to Customers issued by the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI). The BCSBI is an independent and autonomous w
The Reserve Bank of India has widened the scope of its Banking Ombudsman Scheme 2006, to include deficiencies arising out of internet banking. Under the amended Scheme, a customer would also be able to lodge a complaint against the bank for its non-adherence to the provisions of the fair practices code for lenders or the Code of Bank's Commitment to Customers issued by the Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI). The BCSBI is an independent and autonomous w
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