Regulating Commercial Banking

Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR)

RBI/2017-18/200 DBR.No.BP.BC.113/21.04.048/2017-18 June 15, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks & Small Finance Banks (SFBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 dated April 2, 2018 on the captioned subject. 2. In view of the continuing rise in the yields

RBI/2017-18/200 DBR.No.BP.BC.113/21.04.048/2017-18 June 15, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks & Small Finance Banks (SFBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 dated April 2, 2018 on the captioned subject. 2. In view of the continuing rise in the yields

Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR)

Alteration in the name of “The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.” to “MUFG Bank, Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

RBI/2017-18/197 DBR.No.Ret.BC.112/12.07.062/2017-18 June 14, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of “The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.” to “MUFG Bank, Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd." has been changed to "MUFG Bank, Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBR.IBD.No.9498/23.03.007/

RBI/2017-18/197 DBR.No.Ret.BC.112/12.07.062/2017-18 June 14, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks Dear Sir/Madam Alteration in the name of “The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.” to “MUFG Bank, Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 We advise that the name of "The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd." has been changed to "MUFG Bank, Ltd." in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 by Notification DBR.IBD.No.9498/23.03.007/

Alteration in the name of “The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.” to “MUFG Bank, Ltd.” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Review of margin requirements under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility and Marginal Standing Facility

RBI/2017-2018/188 FMOD.MAOG No.125/01.01.001/2017-18 June 6, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks), Scheduled Urban Co-operative Banks and Standalone Primary Dealers Madam/Sir, Review of margin requirements under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility and Marginal Standing Facility Please refer to the circulars FMD.MOAG No.77/01.01.001/2012-13 dated March 19, 2013 and FMOD.MAOG No.117/01.01.001/2016-17 dated November 25, 2016. 2. Currently, t

RBI/2017-2018/188 FMOD.MAOG No.125/01.01.001/2017-18 June 6, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks), Scheduled Urban Co-operative Banks and Standalone Primary Dealers Madam/Sir, Review of margin requirements under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility and Marginal Standing Facility Please refer to the circulars FMD.MOAG No.77/01.01.001/2012-13 dated March 19, 2013 and FMOD.MAOG No.117/01.01.001/2016-17 dated November 25, 2016. 2. Currently, t

Review of margin requirements under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility and Marginal Standing Facility

Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers

RBI/2017-18/187 REF. No. MPD.BC. 383/07.01.279/2017-18 Jyeshtha 16, 1940 (Saka) June 6, 2018 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2018-19 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been increased by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent from 6.00 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Fac

RBI/2017-18/187 REF. No. MPD.BC. 383/07.01.279/2017-18 Jyeshtha 16, 1940 (Saka) June 6, 2018 All Primary Dealers, Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers In the Second Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2018-19 Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has been increased by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent from 6.00 per cent with immediate effect. 2. Accordingly, the Standing Liquidity Fac

Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers

Prohibition on dealing in Virtual Currencies (VCs)

RBI/2017-18/154 DBR.No.BP.BC.104 /08.13.102/2017-18 April 6, 2018 All Commercial and Co-operative Banks /Payments Banks/Small Finance Banks / NBFCs / Payment System Providers Madam / Dear Sir, Prohibition on dealing in Virtual Currencies (VCs) Reserve Bank has repeatedly through its public notices on December 24, 2013, February 01, 2017 and December 05, 2017, cautioned users, holders and traders of virtual currencies, including Bitcoins, regarding various risks associ

RBI/2017-18/154 DBR.No.BP.BC.104 /08.13.102/2017-18 April 6, 2018 All Commercial and Co-operative Banks /Payments Banks/Small Finance Banks / NBFCs / Payment System Providers Madam / Dear Sir, Prohibition on dealing in Virtual Currencies (VCs) Reserve Bank has repeatedly through its public notices on December 24, 2013, February 01, 2017 and December 05, 2017, cautioned users, holders and traders of virtual currencies, including Bitcoins, regarding various risks associ

Prohibition on dealing in Virtual Currencies (VCs)

Comprehensive Guidelines on Derivatives: Modifications

RBI/2017-18/151 DBR.No.BP.BC.103/21.04.157/2017-18 April 6, 2018 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs),All India Term-Lending & Refinancing Institutions &Primary Dealers Dear Sir, Comprehensive Guidelines on Derivatives: Modifications Please refer to para 8.3 of the circular DBOD No.BP.BC.44/21.04.157/2011-12 dated November 2, 2011, in terms of which ‘user suitability and appro

RBI/2017-18/151 DBR.No.BP.BC.103/21.04.157/2017-18 April 6, 2018 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs),All India Term-Lending & Refinancing Institutions &Primary Dealers Dear Sir, Comprehensive Guidelines on Derivatives: Modifications Please refer to para 8.3 of the circular DBOD No.BP.BC.44/21.04.157/2011-12 dated November 2, 2011, in terms of which ‘user suitability and appro

Comprehensive Guidelines on Derivatives: Modifications

Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR)

RBI/2017-18/147 DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 April 2, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks),Small Finance Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on the captioned subject. Banks are required to ma

RBI/2017-18/147 DBR.No.BP.BC.102/21.04.048/2017-18 April 2, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks),Small Finance Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks – Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR) Please refer to Master Circular DBR.No.BP.BC.6/21.04.141/2015-16 dated July 1, 2015 on the captioned subject. Banks are required to ma

Prudential Norms for Classification, Valuation and Operation of Investment Portfolio by Banks - Spreading of MTM losses and creation of Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR)

Implementation of UNSCR 2397 (2017), pertaining to Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)

RBI/2017-18/143 DBR.AML.No.8528/14.06.056/2017-18 March 23, 2018 All Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of UNSCR 2397 (2017), pertaining to Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Please find enclosed a copy of the ‘Order’ issued by Ministry of External Affairs dated March 5, 2018, published in the Gazette of India on implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2397 (2017) on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 2. Regulated Ent

RBI/2017-18/143 DBR.AML.No.8528/14.06.056/2017-18 March 23, 2018 All Regulated Entities Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of UNSCR 2397 (2017), pertaining to Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Please find enclosed a copy of the ‘Order’ issued by Ministry of External Affairs dated March 5, 2018, published in the Gazette of India on implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2397 (2017) on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. 2. Regulated Ent

Implementation of UNSCR 2397 (2017), pertaining to Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)

Resolution of Stressed Assets - Revised Framework

RBI/2017-18/131 DBR.No.BP.BC.101/21.04.048/2017-18 February 12, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRB)), All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/Madam, Resolution of Stressed Assets – Revised Framework 1. The Reserve Bank of India has issued various instructions aimed at resolution of stressed assets in the economy, including introduction of certain specific schemes at different points of time. In

RBI/2017-18/131 DBR.No.BP.BC.101/21.04.048/2017-18 February 12, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks (RRB)), All-India Financial Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir/Madam, Resolution of Stressed Assets – Revised Framework 1. The Reserve Bank of India has issued various instructions aimed at resolution of stressed assets in the economy, including introduction of certain specific schemes at different points of time. In

Resolution of Stressed Assets - Revised Framework

XBRL Returns - Harmonization of Banking Statistics

RBI/2017-18/117 DBR.No.BP.BC.99/08.13.100/2017-18 January 04, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks), Madam/Dear Sir, XBRL Returns – Harmonization of Banking Statistics The Reserve Bank of India had constituted an inter-departmental Task-force in December 2014, to provide “harmonised” definitions of major balance sheet/ profit and loss/ off-balance sheet items covered in the banking/ regulatory returns received across RBI departments. A s

RBI/2017-18/117 DBR.No.BP.BC.99/08.13.100/2017-18 January 04, 2018 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Regional Rural Banks), Madam/Dear Sir, XBRL Returns – Harmonization of Banking Statistics The Reserve Bank of India had constituted an inter-departmental Task-force in December 2014, to provide “harmonised” definitions of major balance sheet/ profit and loss/ off-balance sheet items covered in the banking/ regulatory returns received across RBI departments. A s

XBRL Returns - Harmonization of Banking Statistics