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Jun 28, 2013
Guidelines on Wealth Management /Marketing/Distribution Services offered by Banks – Draft Guidelines
DBOD.CO.FSD.No. /24.01.026/2012-13 June 28, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Guidelines on Wealth Management /Marketing/Distribution Services offered by Banks – Draft Guidelines Please refer to paragraphs 86, 87 and 88 (extracts enclosed) of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announcement on May 3, 2013 regarding issue of guidelines on wealth management services and distribution of third party financial products by banks. 2. The d
DBOD.CO.FSD.No. /24.01.026/2012-13 June 28, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Guidelines on Wealth Management /Marketing/Distribution Services offered by Banks – Draft Guidelines Please refer to paragraphs 86, 87 and 88 (extracts enclosed) of the Monetary Policy Statement 2013-14 announcement on May 3, 2013 regarding issue of guidelines on wealth management services and distribution of third party financial products by banks. 2. The d
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Jan 31, 2013
Review of Prudential Guidelines on Restructuring of Advances by Banks and Financial Institutions – Draft Guidelines
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.BP.BC.No. /21.04.132/2012-13 January 31, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Review of Prudential Guidelines on Restructuring of Advances by Banks and Financial Institutions – Draft Guidelines Please refer to paragraphs 90 to 92 (extract enclosed) of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13 announced on October 30, 2012, wherein it was indicated that the draft guidelines on ‘Review of Prudential Guidelines on Re
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.BP.BC.No. /21.04.132/2012-13 January 31, 2013 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Review of Prudential Guidelines on Restructuring of Advances by Banks and Financial Institutions – Draft Guidelines Please refer to paragraphs 90 to 92 (extract enclosed) of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13 announced on October 30, 2012, wherein it was indicated that the draft guidelines on ‘Review of Prudential Guidelines on Re
Jan 10, 2013
Draft Guidelines on Capital requirements for bank exposures to central counterparties
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.201/2012-13 January 10, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executives Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Draft Guidelines on Capital requirements for bank exposures to central counterparties Please refer to the paragraph 88 (extract enclosed) of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13 announced on October 30, 2012. It was indic
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.201/2012-13 January 10, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executives Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Draft Guidelines on Capital requirements for bank exposures to central counterparties Please refer to the paragraph 88 (extract enclosed) of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13 announced on October 30, 2012. It was indic
Jan 10, 2013
Draft Guidelines on Composition of Capital Disclosure Requirements
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.201/2012-13 January 10, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executives Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Draft Guidelines on Composition of Capital Disclosure Requirements Please refer to the paragraph 87 (extract enclosed) of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13 announced on October 30, 2012. It was indicated that the draft
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.201/2012-13 January 10, 2013 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executives Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Dear Sir, Draft Guidelines on Composition of Capital Disclosure Requirements Please refer to the paragraph 87 (extract enclosed) of the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy Statement 2012-13 announced on October 30, 2012. It was indicated that the draft
Dec 12, 2012
Review of NBFC Regulatory Framework – Recommendations of the Working Group on Issues and Concerns in the NBFC Sector
Corporate Governance and Disclosures for NBFCs Entry Point Norms, Principal Business Criteria (PBC), Multiple and Captive NBFCs Liquidity Management for NBFCs Prudential Regulations
Corporate Governance and Disclosures for NBFCs Entry Point Norms, Principal Business Criteria (PBC), Multiple and Captive NBFCs Liquidity Management for NBFCs Prudential Regulations
Sep 17, 2012
Draft Supplementary Guidance on Treatment of Illiquid Positions
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.001/2012-13 September 17, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Draft Supplementary Guidance on Treatment of Illiquid Positions Please refer to para 8.8 in the guidelines on treatment of illiquid positions contained in our Master Circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.16/21.06.001/2010-11 dated July 2, 2012 on the New Capital Adequacy Framework. The prudent
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.001/2012-13 September 17, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Draft Supplementary Guidance on Treatment of Illiquid Positions Please refer to para 8.8 in the guidelines on treatment of illiquid positions contained in our Master Circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.16/21.06.001/2010-11 dated July 2, 2012 on the New Capital Adequacy Framework. The prudent
Aug 14, 2012
Management of Intra-Group Transactions and Exposures – Draft Guidelines
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.102/2012-13 August 14, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Management of Intra-Group Transactions and Exposures – Draft Guidelines As a prudential measure aimed at avoiding concentration of credit risk, the Reserve Bank of India has prescribed regulatory limits on banks’ exposure to individual and Group borrowers which are laid down i
RBI/2012-13/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.102/2012-13 August 14, 2012 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) Dear Sir, Management of Intra-Group Transactions and Exposures – Draft Guidelines As a prudential measure aimed at avoiding concentration of credit risk, the Reserve Bank of India has prescribed regulatory limits on banks’ exposure to individual and Group borrowers which are laid down i
May 11, 2012
Core Investment Companies - Overseas Investment (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012
‘DRAFT DIRECTIONS’ All Core Investment Companies May , 2012 Dear Sirs, Core Investment Companies - Overseas Investment (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012 Short title and commencement of the Directions (a) These Directions shall be known as the Core Investment Companies - Overseas Investment (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012. (b) These Directions shall come into force with immediate effect. 2. Prior Approval of RBI in cases of Overseas investment by CICs (a) These direction
‘DRAFT DIRECTIONS’ All Core Investment Companies May , 2012 Dear Sirs, Core Investment Companies - Overseas Investment (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012 Short title and commencement of the Directions (a) These Directions shall be known as the Core Investment Companies - Overseas Investment (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2012. (b) These Directions shall come into force with immediate effect. 2. Prior Approval of RBI in cases of Overseas investment by CICs (a) These direction
Feb 21, 2012
Liquidity Risk Management and Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Draft Guidelines
RBI No. 2011-12/ DBOD. BP. No. /21.04.098/ 2011-12 February 21, 2012 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Madam/Dear Sir, Liquidity Risk Management and Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Draft Guidelines The recent global financial crisis re-emphasised the importance of sound liquidity risk management framework to the functioning of financial institutions and markets. The reversal in
RBI No. 2011-12/ DBOD. BP. No. /21.04.098/ 2011-12 February 21, 2012 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and LABs) Madam/Dear Sir, Liquidity Risk Management and Basel III Framework on Liquidity Standards – Draft Guidelines The recent global financial crisis re-emphasised the importance of sound liquidity risk management framework to the functioning of financial institutions and markets. The reversal in
Feb 14, 2012
Deployment of White Label ATMs (WLAs)
DPSS.CO.PD. No. /02.10.002/2011-2012 February , 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /. District Central Co-operative Banks Authorised ATM Networks & Prospective White Label ATM operators. Dear Sir; Deployment of White Label ATMs (WLAs) As per the existing rules/regulations only banks are being permitted to set up Automated Teller Machi
DPSS.CO.PD. No. /02.10.002/2011-2012 February , 2012 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks including RRBs / Urban Co-operative Banks / State Co-operative Banks /. District Central Co-operative Banks Authorised ATM Networks & Prospective White Label ATM operators. Dear Sir; Deployment of White Label ATMs (WLAs) As per the existing rules/regulations only banks are being permitted to set up Automated Teller Machi
Sep 27, 2011
Revisions to the Guidelines on Securitisation Transactions
RBI/2011-12 DBOD.No.BP. / /21.04.177/2011-12 September 27, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and Local Area Banks) and All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Revisions to the Guidelines on Securitisation Transactions Please refer to paragraph 161 of the Second Quarter Review of the Monetary Policy for the year 2009-10 announced o
RBI/2011-12 DBOD.No.BP. / /21.04.177/2011-12 September 27, 2011 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and Local Area Banks) and All-India Term Lending and Refinancing Institutions (Exim Bank, NABARD, NHB and SIDBI) Dear Sir, Revisions to the Guidelines on Securitisation Transactions Please refer to paragraph 161 of the Second Quarter Review of the Monetary Policy for the year 2009-10 announced o
Aug 29, 2011
Draft Guidelines for Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector
Over the last two decades, the Reserve Bank licensed twelve banks in the private sector. This happened in two phases. Ten banks were licensed on the basis of guidelines issued in January 1993. The guidelines were revised in January 2001 based on the experience gained from the functioning of these banks, and fresh applications were invited. The applications received in response to this invitation were vetted by a High Level Advisory Committee constituted by the Reserve
Over the last two decades, the Reserve Bank licensed twelve banks in the private sector. This happened in two phases. Ten banks were licensed on the basis of guidelines issued in January 1993. The guidelines were revised in January 2001 based on the experience gained from the functioning of these banks, and fresh applications were invited. The applications received in response to this invitation were vetted by a High Level Advisory Committee constituted by the Reserve
Aug 10, 2011
Implementation of the Internal Rating Based Approaches (IRB) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Credit Risk - Draft Guidelines
DBOD.No.BP. /21.06.001/2011-12 August 10, 2011 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of the Internal Rating Based Approaches (IRB) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Credit Risk - Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia, advising banks that they can apply for migrat
DBOD.No.BP. /21.06.001/2011-12 August 10, 2011 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir/Madam, Implementation of the Internal Rating Based Approaches (IRB) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Credit Risk - Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia, advising banks that they can apply for migrat
Jul 06, 2011
Section 19 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Equity Investments in subsidiaries and other companies– Draft Guidelines
RBI/2011--12 DBOD.FSD.BC. / /2011-12 July 6, 2011 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 19 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Equity Investments in subsidiaries and other companies– Draft Guidelines Please refer to the instructions contained in paragraphs 2 and 3 of our Master Circular DBOD. No. FSD.BC.15/24.01.001/2011-12 dated July 1, 2011 on Para-Banking Activities which deal with the guidelines for setting up of subsidiaries by banks
RBI/2011--12 DBOD.FSD.BC. / /2011-12 July 6, 2011 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir, Section 19 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949- Equity Investments in subsidiaries and other companies– Draft Guidelines Please refer to the instructions contained in paragraphs 2 and 3 of our Master Circular DBOD. No. FSD.BC.15/24.01.001/2011-12 dated July 1, 2011 on Para-Banking Activities which deal with the guidelines for setting up of subsidiaries by banks
May 04, 2011
Proposed Guidelines on Authorisation of Primary Dealers (PDs) in India
Introduction The system of PDs in the Government Securities (G-Sec) market was introduced in 1995 to strengthen the infrastructure in the G-Sec market, improve secondary market trading system, which would contribute to price discovery, enhance liquidity and turnover and encourage voluntary holding of G-Sec amongst a wider investor base and make PDs an effective conduit for conducting open market operations (OMO). The current guidelines to authorise PDs in the Indian G
Introduction The system of PDs in the Government Securities (G-Sec) market was introduced in 1995 to strengthen the infrastructure in the G-Sec market, improve secondary market trading system, which would contribute to price discovery, enhance liquidity and turnover and encourage voluntary holding of G-Sec amongst a wider investor base and make PDs an effective conduit for conducting open market operations (OMO). The current guidelines to authorise PDs in the Indian G
Apr 28, 2011
Deregulation of Savings Bank Deposit Interest Rate : A Discussion Paper
Introduction As a part of financial sector reforms, the Reserve Bank has deregulated interest rates on deposits, other than savings bank deposits. The interest rate on savings bank deposits has remained unchanged at 3.5 per cent per annum since March 1, 2003. Keeping in view progressive deregulation of interest rates, it was proposed in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2010-11 announced on November 2, 2010 to prepare a Discussion Paper to delineate the pro
Introduction As a part of financial sector reforms, the Reserve Bank has deregulated interest rates on deposits, other than savings bank deposits. The interest rate on savings bank deposits has remained unchanged at 3.5 per cent per annum since March 1, 2003. Keeping in view progressive deregulation of interest rates, it was proposed in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2010-11 announced on November 2, 2010 to prepare a Discussion Paper to delineate the pro
Feb 23, 2011
Draft Guidelines on Credit Default Swaps for Corporate Bonds
1. Objective The objective of introducing Credit Default Swaps (CDS) on corporate bonds is to provide market participants a tool to transfer and manage credit risk in an effective manner through redistribution of risk. CDS as a risk management product offers the participants the ability to hive off credit risk and also to assume credit risk which otherwise may not be possible. Since CDS have benefits like enhancing investment and borrowing opportunities and reducing t
1. Objective The objective of introducing Credit Default Swaps (CDS) on corporate bonds is to provide market participants a tool to transfer and manage credit risk in an effective manner through redistribution of risk. CDS as a risk management product offers the participants the ability to hive off credit risk and also to assume credit risk which otherwise may not be possible. Since CDS have benefits like enhancing investment and borrowing opportunities and reducing t
Jan 21, 2011
Discussion Paper- Presence of foreign banks in India
1. Introduction 1.1 In 2005, the Reserve Bank released the “Road map for presence of foreign banks in India” laying out a two track and gradualist approach aimed at increasing the efficiency and stability of the banking sector in India. One track was the consolidation of the domestic banking system, both in private and public sectors, and the second track was the gradual enhancement of foreign banks in a synchronised manner. The Road map was divided into two phases, t
1. Introduction 1.1 In 2005, the Reserve Bank released the “Road map for presence of foreign banks in India” laying out a two track and gradualist approach aimed at increasing the efficiency and stability of the banking sector in India. One track was the consolidation of the domestic banking system, both in private and public sectors, and the second track was the gradual enhancement of foreign banks in a synchronised manner. The Road map was divided into two phases, t
Jan 06, 2011
Implementation of the Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk - Draft Guidelines
DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.014/2010-11 January 6, 2011 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Implementation of the Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk - Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia advising banks that they can apply for migratin
DBOD.No.BP.BC. /21.06.014/2010-11 January 6, 2011 The Chairmen and Managing Directors / Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Implementation of the Advanced Measurement Approach (AMA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk - Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia advising banks that they can apply for migratin
Aug 17, 2010
RBI releases Discussion Paper on Entry of New Banks in the Private Sector
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Union Finance Minister, in his budget speech for the year 2010-11 had announced that ‘The Indian banking system has emerged unscathed from the crisis. We need to ensure that the banking system grows in size and sophistication to meet the needs of a modern economy. Besides, there is a need to extend the geographic coverage of banks and improve access to banking services. In this context, I am happy to inform the Honourable Members that the RBI i
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Union Finance Minister, in his budget speech for the year 2010-11 had announced that ‘The Indian banking system has emerged unscathed from the crisis. We need to ensure that the banking system grows in size and sophistication to meet the needs of a modern economy. Besides, there is a need to extend the geographic coverage of banks and improve access to banking services. In this context, I am happy to inform the Honourable Members that the RBI i
Aug 02, 2010
Discussion Paper on Engagement of 'for-profit' Companies as Business Correspondents
Introduction 1. The purpose of this paper is to seek the views / comments of banks, non-banking financial institutions, ‘for-profit’ companies, regulators, academicians, NGOs and the public at large on the discussion on whether there is a case for allowing banks to engage ‘for-profit’ companies as well as NBFCs as their Business Correspondents for expanding their banking outreach. Business Correspondent model 2. The Reserve Bank of India has taken several initiatives
Introduction 1. The purpose of this paper is to seek the views / comments of banks, non-banking financial institutions, ‘for-profit’ companies, regulators, academicians, NGOs and the public at large on the discussion on whether there is a case for allowing banks to engage ‘for-profit’ companies as well as NBFCs as their Business Correspondents for expanding their banking outreach. Business Correspondent model 2. The Reserve Bank of India has taken several initiatives
Jul 02, 2010
Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/Chief Executive Officers/Risk takers and Control function staff
DBOD No.BC. /29.67.001/2010-11 July 1, 2010 To All banks in Private Sector and Local Area Banks and all Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/ Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/Chief Executive Officers/Risk takers and Control function staff Flawed incentive compensation practices in the financial sector were one of the important factors contributing to the recent global financial crisis. Employees were too often rewarded for increasing the
DBOD No.BC. /29.67.001/2010-11 July 1, 2010 To All banks in Private Sector and Local Area Banks and all Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/ Madam, Guidelines on Compensation of Whole Time Directors/Chief Executive Officers/Risk takers and Control function staff Flawed incentive compensation practices in the financial sector were one of the important factors contributing to the recent global financial crisis. Employees were too often rewarded for increasing the
Jun 03, 2010
Securitisation Transactions by NBFCs- Draft Guidelines on Minimum Holding Period and Minimum Retention requirement
Detailed Guidelines on Securitisation of Standard Assets were issued to NBFCs vide Circular DBOD.NO.BP.BC.60/21.04.048/2005-06 dated February 01, 2006. 2. In order to prevent unhealthy practices from developing and in order to align the interest of the originator with that of the investors, it has been considered necessary that originators should retain a portion of each securitization originated, as a mechanism to better align incentives and ensure more effective scr
Detailed Guidelines on Securitisation of Standard Assets were issued to NBFCs vide Circular DBOD.NO.BP.BC.60/21.04.048/2005-06 dated February 01, 2006. 2. In order to prevent unhealthy practices from developing and in order to align the interest of the originator with that of the investors, it has been considered necessary that originators should retain a portion of each securitization originated, as a mechanism to better align incentives and ensure more effective scr
Apr 21, 2010
Proposed Regulatory Framework for Systemically Important Non Deposit Accepting Core Investment Companies(CICs-ND-SI)
DNBS (PD) CC.No. /03.10.001/2009-10 April 21, 2010 Proposed Regulatory Framework for Systemically Important Non Deposit Accepting Core Investment Companies(CICs-ND-SI) Core Investment Companies (CICs) were not considered as carrying on the business of acquisition of shares and securities in the following circumstances, namely, not less than 90% of their assets were in investments in shares for the purpose of holding stake in the investee companies; they were not tradi
DNBS (PD) CC.No. /03.10.001/2009-10 April 21, 2010 Proposed Regulatory Framework for Systemically Important Non Deposit Accepting Core Investment Companies(CICs-ND-SI) Core Investment Companies (CICs) were not considered as carrying on the business of acquisition of shares and securities in the following circumstances, namely, not less than 90% of their assets were in investments in shares for the purpose of holding stake in the investee companies; they were not tradi
Apr 19, 2010
Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for the Year 2009-10 – Securitisation Transactions- Draft Guidelines
RBI/2009-10/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. / /2009-10 April 19, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for the Year 2009-10 – Securitisation Transactions- Draft Guidelines Please refer to paragraph 161 of the Second Quarter Review of the Monetary Policy for the year 2009-10 announced on October 27, 2009 (copy of the paragraph enclosed),
RBI/2009-10/ DBOD.No.BP.BC. / /2009-10 April 19, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Director / Chief Executive Officers All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs and Local Area Banks) Dear Sir, Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy for the Year 2009-10 – Securitisation Transactions- Draft Guidelines Please refer to paragraph 161 of the Second Quarter Review of the Monetary Policy for the year 2009-10 announced on October 27, 2009 (copy of the paragraph enclosed),
Feb 17, 2010
Implementation of The Standardised Approach (TSA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk- Draft Guidelines
DBOD.BP.BC. 14054/21.06.001/2009-10 February 11, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks Dear Sir Implementation of The Standardised Approach (TSA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk- Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD BP. BC. 23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia advising banks that they can apply for migrating to The Standardised Approach and Alternative Standardised
DBOD.BP.BC. 14054/21.06.001/2009-10 February 11, 2010 The Chairman and Managing Directors/ Chief Executive Officers of All Commercial Banks Dear Sir Implementation of The Standardised Approach (TSA) for Calculation of Capital Charge for Operational Risk- Draft Guidelines Please refer to our circular DBOD BP. BC. 23/21.06.001/2009-10 dated July 7, 2009, inter alia advising banks that they can apply for migrating to The Standardised Approach and Alternative Standardised
Feb 10, 2010
Guidelines on the Base Rate
Draft Circular RBI/2009-10/ Ref.No.MPD.BC. /10.14.01/2009-10 February , 2010 Magha , 1931(S) To All Scheduled Commercial Banks Guidelines on the Base Rate Following the announcement in the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2009-10, the Reserve Bank constituted a Working Group on Benchmark Prime Lending Rate (Chairman: Shri Deepak Mohanty) to review the present benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) system and suggest changes to make credit pricing more transparent. Th
Draft Circular RBI/2009-10/ Ref.No.MPD.BC. /10.14.01/2009-10 February , 2010 Magha , 1931(S) To All Scheduled Commercial Banks Guidelines on the Base Rate Following the announcement in the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2009-10, the Reserve Bank constituted a Working Group on Benchmark Prime Lending Rate (Chairman: Shri Deepak Mohanty) to review the present benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) system and suggest changes to make credit pricing more transparent. Th
Jan 08, 2010
Discussion paper on Regulation of Off-Balance Sheet Activities of Banks
Discussion paper on Regulation of Off-Balance Sheet Activities of Banks
Discussion paper on Regulation of Off-Balance Sheet Activities of Banks
Dec 23, 2009
Note Authentication and Fitness Sorting Parameters
1. Introduction These parameters provide the minimum standards for cash handling machines used by banks (hereinafter called ‘the machines’). Notes can only be recycled/reissued if they are evaluated as genuine and fit according to these parameters. Authenticity check is a prerequisite for fitness sorting. Fitness sorting can be done only in case of genuine notes. The machines shall be able to identify and separate suspected counterfeits and notes which are unfit for c
1. Introduction These parameters provide the minimum standards for cash handling machines used by banks (hereinafter called ‘the machines’). Notes can only be recycled/reissued if they are evaluated as genuine and fit according to these parameters. Authenticity check is a prerequisite for fitness sorting. Fitness sorting can be done only in case of genuine notes. The machines shall be able to identify and separate suspected counterfeits and notes which are unfit for c
Nov 12, 2009
Comprehensive Guidelines on Foreign Exchange Derivatives and Hedging Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk Overseas
ANNEX I Comprehensive Guidelines on Foreign Exchange Derivatives and Hedging Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk Overseas Given below is a description of the categories of persons who are permitted to access the OTC foreign exchange market in India for managing exchange rate risks as also the menu of permitted products that can be used for hedging different categories of exchange rate exposures. Additionally, the facilities for residents to hedge commodity price ris
ANNEX I Comprehensive Guidelines on Foreign Exchange Derivatives and Hedging Commodity Price Risk and Freight Risk Overseas Given below is a description of the categories of persons who are permitted to access the OTC foreign exchange market in India for managing exchange rate risks as also the menu of permitted products that can be used for hedging different categories of exchange rate exposures. Additionally, the facilities for residents to hedge commodity price ris
Nov 03, 2009
Draft guidelines for issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) of maturity less than one year
Annex Draft guidelines for issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) of maturity less than one year 1. Definition For the purpose of these guidelines, Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) will mean secured, negotiable money market instruments with original maturity of less than one year issued by corporates (including NBFCs) to meet their short term funding requirements, issued by way of private placement with investors. The guidelines also cover NCDs with original m
Annex Draft guidelines for issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) of maturity less than one year 1. Definition For the purpose of these guidelines, Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) will mean secured, negotiable money market instruments with original maturity of less than one year issued by corporates (including NBFCs) to meet their short term funding requirements, issued by way of private placement with investors. The guidelines also cover NCDs with original m
Sep 17, 2009
Draft Guidelines on Repo in Corporate Debt Securities
The Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007-08 had indicated that the Reserve Bank will permit market repo in corporate bonds once the corporate debt market develops and the Reserve Bank is assured of the availability of fair prices, and an efficient and safe settlement system based on delivery versus payment (DvP) III and Straight Through Processing (STP) is in place. In pursuance thereof, as indicated in the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2009-1
The Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007-08 had indicated that the Reserve Bank will permit market repo in corporate bonds once the corporate debt market develops and the Reserve Bank is assured of the availability of fair prices, and an efficient and safe settlement system based on delivery versus payment (DvP) III and Straight Through Processing (STP) is in place. In pursuance thereof, as indicated in the Annual Policy Statement for the year 2009-1
Jan 30, 2009
Draft Guidelines for issuance and operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments in India
Draft Guidelines for issuance and operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments in India A. Purpose To provide a framework for the regulation and supervision of all the entities involved in issuance of Prepaid Payment Instruments in the country and to ensure orderly development of this segment of the payments and settlement system in a prudent and customer friendly manner. B. Scope These guidelines lay down the eligibility criteria and the basic conditions for issuance of
Draft Guidelines for issuance and operation of Prepaid Payment Instruments in India A. Purpose To provide a framework for the regulation and supervision of all the entities involved in issuance of Prepaid Payment Instruments in the country and to ensure orderly development of this segment of the payments and settlement system in a prudent and customer friendly manner. B. Scope These guidelines lay down the eligibility criteria and the basic conditions for issuance of
Jan 07, 2009
Draft Guidelines on Classification of Exposures as Commercial Real Estate (CRE) Exposures
DBOD. No. BP.11021/ 08.12.015/ 2008-09January 7, 2009All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs & LABs)</P>Dear Sir,Draft Guidelines on Classification of Exposures as Commercial Real Estate (CRE) ExposuresPlease refer to our circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.21/11.01.005/2004-05 dated June 29, 2005 on the captioned subject, inter alia, defining CRE Exposures (Please see Annex). In view of a number of queries received from banks and other quarters as to whether or not certain
DBOD. No. BP.11021/ 08.12.015/ 2008-09January 7, 2009All Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs & LABs)</P>Dear Sir,Draft Guidelines on Classification of Exposures as Commercial Real Estate (CRE) ExposuresPlease refer to our circular DBS.CO.PP.BC.21/11.01.005/2004-05 dated June 29, 2005 on the captioned subject, inter alia, defining CRE Exposures (Please see Annex). In view of a number of queries received from banks and other quarters as to whether or not certain
Dec 19, 2008
Reporting under FDI Scheme – Transfer of Shares/Convertible Debentures - Revised procedure
RBI/2008-09/A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.December , 2008ToAll Category - I Authorised Dealer BanksMadam / Sir, Reporting under FDI Scheme – Transfer of Shares/Convertible Debentures - Revised procedureAttention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.16 dated October 4, 2004 wherein, it has been stipulated that in case of transfer of shares or convertible debentures of an Indian Company from a resident t
RBI/2008-09/A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.December , 2008ToAll Category - I Authorised Dealer BanksMadam / Sir, Reporting under FDI Scheme – Transfer of Shares/Convertible Debentures - Revised procedureAttention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.16 dated October 4, 2004 wherein, it has been stipulated that in case of transfer of shares or convertible debentures of an Indian Company from a resident t
Dec 05, 2008
Draft Regulatory Guidelines
DNBS/PD (SC/RC) No. /10.30.000/2008-09 December…., 2008 Draft Guidelines on Change in or Take Over of the Management of the Business of the Borrower by Securitisation Companies or Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 200…. The Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies these guidelines, framed under Section 9(a) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interests Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) to provide for the prope
DNBS/PD (SC/RC) No. /10.30.000/2008-09 December…., 2008 Draft Guidelines on Change in or Take Over of the Management of the Business of the Borrower by Securitisation Companies or Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines, 200…. The Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies these guidelines, framed under Section 9(a) of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interests Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act) to provide for the prope
Nov 14, 2008
Guidelines for accounting for Repo / Reverse repo transactions
To All RBI regulated entities (Commercial Banks, Co-operative Banks, Primary Dealers, Financial Institutions, RRBs and NBFCs) Dear Sir, Guidelines for accounting for Repo / Reverse repo transactions Please refer to our Circular IDMC.3810/11.08.10/2002-03 dated March 24, 2003 setting out uniform guidelines for accounting of repo/reverse repo transactions. These guidelines captured the character of repo/reverse repo transaction as outright sale and outright purchase as
To All RBI regulated entities (Commercial Banks, Co-operative Banks, Primary Dealers, Financial Institutions, RRBs and NBFCs) Dear Sir, Guidelines for accounting for Repo / Reverse repo transactions Please refer to our Circular IDMC.3810/11.08.10/2002-03 dated March 24, 2003 setting out uniform guidelines for accounting of repo/reverse repo transactions. These guidelines captured the character of repo/reverse repo transaction as outright sale and outright purchase as
Sep 26, 2008
Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities
RBI/2008-09/ A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. A. P. (FL/RL Series) Circular No. September 26, 2008 To, All Authorized Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities Attention of Authorized Persons is invited to the Memorandum of Instructions to Authorized Money Changers (AMCs), issued vide A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 43 (A.P. (FL Series) Circular No. 1) dated November 12, 2002 and other relevant instructions
RBI/2008-09/ A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. A. P. (FL/RL Series) Circular No. September 26, 2008 To, All Authorized Persons in Foreign Exchange Madam / Sir, Memorandum of Instructions governing money changing activities Attention of Authorized Persons is invited to the Memorandum of Instructions to Authorized Money Changers (AMCs), issued vide A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 43 (A.P. (FL Series) Circular No. 1) dated November 12, 2002 and other relevant instructions
Sep 19, 2008
Mobile Banking transactions in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks
1. Introduction 1.1 Mobile phones as a delivery channel for extending banking services have off-late been attaining greater significance. The rapid growth in users and wider coverage of mobile phone networks have made this channel an important platform for extending banking services to customers. With the rapid growth in the number of mobile phone subscribers in India (about 261 million as at the end of March 2008 and growing at about 8 million a month), banks have be
1. Introduction 1.1 Mobile phones as a delivery channel for extending banking services have off-late been attaining greater significance. The rapid growth in users and wider coverage of mobile phone networks have made this channel an important platform for extending banking services to customers. With the rapid growth in the number of mobile phone subscribers in India (about 261 million as at the end of March 2008 and growing at about 8 million a month), banks have be
Jun 12, 2008
Mobile Payment in India - Operative Guidelines for Banks
1. Introduction 1.1 With the rapid growth in the number of mobile phone subscribers in India (about 261 million as at the end of March 2008 and growing at about 8 million a month), banks have been exploring the feasibility of using mobile phones as an alternative channel of delivery of banking services. A few banks have started offering information based services like balance enquiry, stop payment instruction of cheques, record of last five transactions, location of n
1. Introduction 1.1 With the rapid growth in the number of mobile phone subscribers in India (about 261 million as at the end of March 2008 and growing at about 8 million a month), banks have been exploring the feasibility of using mobile phones as an alternative channel of delivery of banking services. A few banks have started offering information based services like balance enquiry, stop payment instruction of cheques, record of last five transactions, location of n
Jun 02, 2008
Draft Guidelines
DNBS (PD). CC. No.____ /03.05.002 / 2007-2008 June _, 2008 All non-deposit taking NBFCs with asset size of Rs 100 crore and above (All NBFC-ND-SI) Please refer to paragraph 216 of Annual Statement on Monetary Policy for the Year 2008-09 in terms of which capital adequacy, liquidity and disclosure norms were to be reviewed in respect of NBFC-ND-SI. 2. While NBFCs-D were subject to certain bank–like prudential regulations on various aspects such as income recognition, a
DNBS (PD). CC. No.____ /03.05.002 / 2007-2008 June _, 2008 All non-deposit taking NBFCs with asset size of Rs 100 crore and above (All NBFC-ND-SI) Please refer to paragraph 216 of Annual Statement on Monetary Policy for the Year 2008-09 in terms of which capital adequacy, liquidity and disclosure norms were to be reviewed in respect of NBFC-ND-SI. 2. While NBFCs-D were subject to certain bank–like prudential regulations on various aspects such as income recognition, a
May 30, 2008
Draft Guidelines on Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Capital Adequacy, Exposure, Asset Classification and Provisioning Norms
AppendixDraft Guidelines on Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Capital Adequacy, Exposure, Asset Classification and Provisioning NormsAt present, paragraphs 2.4.3 and 2.4.4 of the ‘Master Circular on Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy’, DBOD.No.BP.BC.4/21.01.002/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007, stipulate the applicable credit conversion factors (CCF) for the foreign exchange and interest-rate related contracts under Basel-I framework. Likewise, p
AppendixDraft Guidelines on Prudential Norms for Off-balance Sheet Exposures of Banks – Capital Adequacy, Exposure, Asset Classification and Provisioning NormsAt present, paragraphs 2.4.3 and 2.4.4 of the ‘Master Circular on Prudential Norms on Capital Adequacy’, DBOD.No.BP.BC.4/21.01.002/2007-08 dated July 2, 2007, stipulate the applicable credit conversion factors (CCF) for the foreign exchange and interest-rate related contracts under Basel-I framework. Likewise, p
May 06, 2008
Establishment of Branch/Liaison Offices in India by foreign entities- Eligibility Criteria and Procedural Guidelines
RBI/2007-2008/A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.May , 2008ToAll Authorised Dealers Category - I banksMadam / Sir,Establishment of Branch/Liaison Offices in India by foreign entities-Eligibility Criteria and Procedural GuidelinesAttention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time, in terms of which a person resident outside India requires prior approval of the Re
RBI/2007-2008/A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No.May , 2008ToAll Authorised Dealers Category - I banksMadam / Sir,Establishment of Branch/Liaison Offices in India by foreign entities-Eligibility Criteria and Procedural GuidelinesAttention of Authorised Dealer Category - I (AD Category - I) banks is invited to Notification No. FEMA 22/2000-RB dated May 3, 2000, as amended from time to time, in terms of which a person resident outside India requires prior approval of the Re
Apr 25, 2008
Draft Regulations on Payment and Settlement Systems
Annex 1 To be published in the Official GazetteRESERVE BANK OF INDIANotificationMumbai, the ____, 2008DPSS_____No. -----: -In pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 38 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (51 of 2007), the Reserve Bank hereby publishes the annexed Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations, 2008.(Executive Director)ANNEXBoard for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems Regulation
Annex 1 To be published in the Official GazetteRESERVE BANK OF INDIANotificationMumbai, the ____, 2008DPSS_____No. -----: -In pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 38 of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (51 of 2007), the Reserve Bank hereby publishes the annexed Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems Regulations, 2008.(Executive Director)ANNEXBoard for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems Regulation
Mar 25, 2008
Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007- 08 – Recovery Agents engaged by banks
Second DraftAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007- 08 – Recovery Agents engaged by banks Please refer to the paragraph 172 and 173 of the mid-term review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007-08, a copy of which is enclosed. In view of the rise in the number of disputes and litigations against banks for engaging recovery agents in the recent past, it is felt that the adverse publicity would resu
Second DraftAll Scheduled Commercial Banks(Excluding RRBs)Dear Sir, Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007- 08 – Recovery Agents engaged by banks Please refer to the paragraph 172 and 173 of the mid-term review of the Annual Policy for the year 2007-08, a copy of which is enclosed. In view of the rise in the number of disputes and litigations against banks for engaging recovery agents in the recent past, it is felt that the adverse publicity would resu
Jan 24, 2008
Draft Guidelines for extending No Objection Certificate (NoC) for opening of branch/subsidiary/Joint Venture/representative office or undertaking investment abroad by NBFCs
DNBS/PD No. 5266/03.10.001/2007-08 January 24, 2008Draft Guidelines for extending No Objection Certificate (NoC) for opening of branch/subsidiary/Joint Venture/representative office or undertaking investment abroad by NBFCs NBFCs should obtain prior approval of the Bank for opening of subsidiaries/Joint Ventures/representative office abroad or for undertaking investment in foreign entities. The guidelines in place are being reviewed. The application from the NBFC seek
DNBS/PD No. 5266/03.10.001/2007-08 January 24, 2008Draft Guidelines for extending No Objection Certificate (NoC) for opening of branch/subsidiary/Joint Venture/representative office or undertaking investment abroad by NBFCs NBFCs should obtain prior approval of the Bank for opening of subsidiaries/Joint Ventures/representative office abroad or for undertaking investment in foreign entities. The guidelines in place are being reviewed. The application from the NBFC seek
Jan 23, 2008
Guidelines on Registration and Operations of Mortgage Guarantee Company under Section 45L(1)(b) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Reserve Bank of India Department of Non-Banking Supervision Central Office, Centre 1 World Trade Centre Cuffe Parade, Colaba Mumbai - 400 005Notification DNBS(PD)MGC No. __ /CGM (PK) - 2008 dated January ___, 2008Guidelines on Registration and Operations of Mortgage Guarantee Company under Section 45L(1)(b) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 The Reserve Bank of India, in terms of Notification No. DNBS. (MGC) 1 /CGM (PK)- 2008 dated January 15, 2008, issued in term
Reserve Bank of India Department of Non-Banking Supervision Central Office, Centre 1 World Trade Centre Cuffe Parade, Colaba Mumbai - 400 005Notification DNBS(PD)MGC No. __ /CGM (PK) - 2008 dated January ___, 2008Guidelines on Registration and Operations of Mortgage Guarantee Company under Section 45L(1)(b) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 The Reserve Bank of India, in terms of Notification No. DNBS. (MGC) 1 /CGM (PK)- 2008 dated January 15, 2008, issued in term
Oct 24, 2007
Annual Policy Statement 2007- 08 – Draft Guidelines on Credit Default Swaps
DBOD. No. BP. 502 / 21.04.157/2007-08October 24, 2007 The Chairman/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) andPrimary DealersDear Sir, Annual Policy Statement 2007- 08 – Draft Guidelines on Credit Default SwapsPlease refer to our letter forwarding DBOD.No.BP.1409/21.04.157/2006-07 dated May 16, 2007 the first draft guidelines on Credit Default Swaps and inviting feedback from various stakeholders. The feedback received from wide spectrum
DBOD. No. BP. 502 / 21.04.157/2007-08October 24, 2007 The Chairman/Chief Executive OfficerAll Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs and LABs) andPrimary DealersDear Sir, Annual Policy Statement 2007- 08 – Draft Guidelines on Credit Default SwapsPlease refer to our letter forwarding DBOD.No.BP.1409/21.04.157/2006-07 dated May 16, 2007 the first draft guidelines on Credit Default Swaps and inviting feedback from various stakeholders. The feedback received from wide spectrum
Oct 19, 2007
RBI places on Website enhanced Draft on Financial Sector Technology Vision document (2008-2010) for comments
Table of Contents Chapter Topic Page No: I Introduction 3 II Preview 6 III Review of FSTV Vision - 2005 10 IV Vision 2008-2010 15 V Conclusions and way forward 18 Chapter 1 Introduction The Mission Statement and the Corporate Objective relating to the Financial Sector Technology Vision continue to be as follows: Mission Statement <<< I T FOR EFFICIENCY AND EXCELLENCE >>> Corporate Objective: 'Enabling financial sector to leverage on I T for better cu
Table of Contents Chapter Topic Page No: I Introduction 3 II Preview 6 III Review of FSTV Vision - 2005 10 IV Vision 2008-2010 15 V Conclusions and way forward 18 Chapter 1 Introduction The Mission Statement and the Corporate Objective relating to the Financial Sector Technology Vision continue to be as follows: Mission Statement <<< I T FOR EFFICIENCY AND EXCELLENCE >>> Corporate Objective: 'Enabling financial sector to leverage on I T for better cu
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