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Dec 10, 2015
Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
RBI/2015-16/262 DBR.No.Ret.BC.64/12.01.001/2015-16 December 10, 2015 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Dear Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circulars DBR.Ret.BC.70/12.02.001/2014-15 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.14/16.26.000/2014-15 dated February 03, 2015, on maintenance of Statutory Liqui
RBI/2015-16/262 DBR.No.Ret.BC.64/12.01.001/2015-16 December 10, 2015 All Commercial Banks, Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs), State and Central Co-operative Banks (StCBs/CCBs) Dear Sir, Section 24 and Section 56 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) Please refer to circulars DBR.Ret.BC.70/12.02.001/2014-15 and DCBR.BPD.(PCB/RCB).Cir.No.14/16.26.000/2014-15 dated February 03, 2015, on maintenance of Statutory Liqui
Dec 10, 2015
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Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2015-16 - SLR Holdings under Held to Maturity Category
RBI/2015-16/261 DBR.No.BP.BC.65/21.04.141/2015-16 December 10, 2015 All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2015-16 – SLR Holdings under Held to Maturity CategoryIn terms of our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.42/21.04.141/2014-15 dated October 7, 2014 and also, RPCD.CO.RRB.BC 34/03.05.33/2014-15 dated October 20, 2014 on ‘Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15 – SLR Holdings under Held to Maturity Category’, all banks (includi
RBI/2015-16/261 DBR.No.BP.BC.65/21.04.141/2015-16 December 10, 2015 All Commercial Banks Dear Sir, Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2015-16 – SLR Holdings under Held to Maturity CategoryIn terms of our circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.42/21.04.141/2014-15 dated October 7, 2014 and also, RPCD.CO.RRB.BC 34/03.05.33/2014-15 dated October 20, 2014 on ‘Fourth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2014-15 – SLR Holdings under Held to Maturity Category’, all banks (includi
Dec 04, 2015
Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit
RBI/2015-16/259 DBR.Dir.BC.No.62/04.02.001/2015-16 December 4, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit The Government of India has announced the Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit to eligible exporters. The scheme is effective from April 1, 2015. The details of the scheme are enclosed. 2. Accordingly, scheduled commercial banks
RBI/2015-16/259 DBR.Dir.BC.No.62/04.02.001/2015-16 December 4, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit The Government of India has announced the Interest Equalisation Scheme on Pre and Post Shipment Rupee Export Credit to eligible exporters. The scheme is effective from April 1, 2015. The details of the scheme are enclosed. 2. Accordingly, scheduled commercial banks
Dec 03, 2015
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/ Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Standards
RBI/2015-16/258 DBR. AML. No. 7312/14.01.001/2015-16 December 3, 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 Serv
RBI/2015-16/258 DBR. AML. No. 7312/14.01.001/2015-16 December 3, 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 Serv
Dec 02, 2015
Implementation of Section 51-A of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), 1967- Updates to Al-Qaida Sanctions List
RBI/2015-16/256 DBR. AML. No. 7376/14.06.001/2015-16 December 2, 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 Serv
RBI/2015-16/256 DBR. AML. No. 7376/14.06.001/2015-16 December 2, 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 Serv
Nov 26, 2015
Bank Finance to Factoring Companies
RBI/2015-16/247 DBR.BP.BC.No.55/21.04.172/2015-16 November 26, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Bank Finance to Factoring Companies Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.40/21.04.172/2012-13 dated September 11, 2012 on “Bank Finance to Factoring Companies”, in terms of which banks were advised that they can extend financial assistance to support the factoring business of Factoring Companies complying with certain criteria, whic
RBI/2015-16/247 DBR.BP.BC.No.55/21.04.172/2015-16 November 26, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding RRBs) Madam/Dear Sir, Bank Finance to Factoring Companies Please refer to our circular DBOD.BP.BC.No.40/21.04.172/2012-13 dated September 11, 2012 on “Bank Finance to Factoring Companies”, in terms of which banks were advised that they can extend financial assistance to support the factoring business of Factoring Companies complying with certain criteria, whic
Nov 26, 2015
Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) - template for Know Your Customer (KYC) and reporting requirements under Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)/ Common Reporting Standards (CRS)
RBI/2015-16/251 DBR.AML.BC.No.60/14.01.001/2015-16 November 26, 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 (SCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons Dear Sir/ Madam Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) -
RBI/2015-16/251 DBR.AML.BC.No.60/14.01.001/2015-16 November 26, 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 (SCBs / CCBs) /All Payment System Providers/ System Participants and Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers/ All authorised persons Dear Sir/ Madam Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) -
Nov 26, 2015
Engagement of Services of Expatriate Officers in Indian Offices of Foreign Banks
RBI/2015-16/252 DBR.IBD.BC. 61/23.07.001/2015-16 November 26, 2015 All Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Engagement of Services of Expatriate Officers in Indian Offices of Foreign Banks Please refer to our D.O.No.DBOD.Ref.1318/C.319-70 August 31, 1970 and Circulars DBOD.No.1033/23.07.001/94 dated March 11, 1994 and DBOD.IBS.BC.No.109/ 23.06.001/ 99-2000 October 30, 1999 regarding engagement of expatriate officers by foreign banks in branches in India. 2
RBI/2015-16/252 DBR.IBD.BC. 61/23.07.001/2015-16 November 26, 2015 All Foreign Banks operating in India Dear Sir/Madam, Engagement of Services of Expatriate Officers in Indian Offices of Foreign Banks Please refer to our D.O.No.DBOD.Ref.1318/C.319-70 August 31, 1970 and Circulars DBOD.No.1033/23.07.001/94 dated March 11, 1994 and DBOD.IBS.BC.No.109/ 23.06.001/ 99-2000 October 30, 1999 regarding engagement of expatriate officers by foreign banks in branches in India. 2
Nov 20, 2015
Implementation of UNSCR 2140(2014) and 2216(2015) pertaining to Yemen
RBI/2015-16/243 DBR.AML.No.6912/14.06.001/ 2015-16 November 20, 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/2015-16/243 DBR.AML.No.6912/14.06.001/ 2015-16 November 20, 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
Nov 19, 2015
Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC) - Application of Capital Adequacy Norms
RBI/2015-16/238 DBR.No.BP.BC.57/21.06.201/2015-16 November 19, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC) – Application of Capital Adequacy Norms Please refer to the Guidelines for Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector issued on February 22, 2013. The guidelines inter alia require setting up of wholly-owned Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC)
RBI/2015-16/238 DBR.No.BP.BC.57/21.06.201/2015-16 November 19, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (Excluding Local Area Banks and Regional Rural Banks) Madam / Sir, Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC) – Application of Capital Adequacy Norms Please refer to the Guidelines for Licensing of New Banks in the Private Sector issued on February 22, 2013. The guidelines inter alia require setting up of wholly-owned Non-Operative Financial Holding Company (NOFHC)
Nov 19, 2015
Provision of Factoring Services by Banks - Review
RBI/2015-16/239 DBR.No.FSD.BC. 58/24.01.007/2015-16 November 19, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Provision of Factoring Services by Banks - Review Please refer to our circular DBR.No.FSD.BC.32/24.01.007/2015-16 dated July 30, 2015 on Provision of Factoring Services by banks- Review. 2. In paragraph 4(a), it has been mentioned that in order to ensure that the bank offering factoring services has enough margin to cover any deficiencie
RBI/2015-16/239 DBR.No.FSD.BC. 58/24.01.007/2015-16 November 19, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam Provision of Factoring Services by Banks - Review Please refer to our circular DBR.No.FSD.BC.32/24.01.007/2015-16 dated July 30, 2015 on Provision of Factoring Services by banks- Review. 2. In paragraph 4(a), it has been mentioned that in order to ensure that the bank offering factoring services has enough margin to cover any deficiencie
Nov 19, 2015
Internet Banking Facility for Customers of Regional Rural Banks
RBI/2015-16/242 DBR.RRB.BC.No. 59/31.01.001/2015-16 November 19, 2015 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Internet Banking Facility for Customers of Regional Rural Banks Presently, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are not permitted to provide internet banking facilities to their customers. With a view to enhancing customer service and taking into account demand for such services, it has been decided to allow RRBs to extend the facility of internet banking to their cus
RBI/2015-16/242 DBR.RRB.BC.No. 59/31.01.001/2015-16 November 19, 2015 All Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir/Madam, Internet Banking Facility for Customers of Regional Rural Banks Presently, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) are not permitted to provide internet banking facilities to their customers. With a view to enhancing customer service and taking into account demand for such services, it has been decided to allow RRBs to extend the facility of internet banking to their cus
Nov 18, 2015
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
Nov 05, 2015
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
Nov 05, 2015
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
Nov 05, 2015
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
Nov 05, 2015
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
Nov 05, 2015
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
Nov 03, 2015
Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Amendment
RBI/2015-16/221 DBR.IBD.BC.52/23.67.003/2015-16 November 3, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Amendment In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India hereby directs that the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003 2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 be modified as under: The exi
RBI/2015-16/221 DBR.IBD.BC.52/23.67.003/2015-16 November 3, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Amendment In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India hereby directs that the Reserve Bank of India (Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015) Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/23.67.003 2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 be modified as under: The exi
Nov 03, 2015
Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Interest Rate
RBI/2015-16/220 DBR.IBD.BC.53/23.67.003/2015-16 November 3, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Interest Rate Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/ 23.67.003/ 2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 on Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), 2015. 2. In this connection, it is notified in terms of Section 2.2.2 (iv) of the above Master Direction that the Central Government has fixed
RBI/2015-16/220 DBR.IBD.BC.53/23.67.003/2015-16 November 3, 2015 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir/Madam, Gold Monetisation Scheme, 2015 - Interest Rate Please refer to the Reserve Bank of India Master Direction No.DBR.IBD.No.45/ 23.67.003/ 2015-16 dated October 22, 2015 on Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), 2015. 2. In this connection, it is notified in terms of Section 2.2.2 (iv) of the above Master Direction that the Central Government has fixed
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