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Jul 31, 2017
Reserve Bank of India imposes monetary penalty on Union Bank of India
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed, on July 26, 2017, a monetary penalty of ₹ 10 million on Union Bank of India for non-compliance with the directions issued by RBI on Know Your Customer (KYC) norms. This penalty has been imposed in exercise of powers vested in RBI under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(c) read with Section 46(4)(i) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, taking into account failure of the bank to adhere to certain directions issued by RBI. This
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Jul 31, 2017
Annual Conference of Banking Ombudsmen 2017 - July 25, 2017
The Annual Conference of Banking Ombudsmen was held at Mumbai on July 25, 2017. Shri S S Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) inaugurated the Conference. In addition to the Banking Ombudsmen, the conference was attended by Chief Executives of SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, PNB, Indian Bank Association (IBA), Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) and heads of concerned regulatory and supervisory departments of the RBI. The Deputy Governor (DG)
The Annual Conference of Banking Ombudsmen was held at Mumbai on July 25, 2017. Shri S S Mundra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) inaugurated the Conference. In addition to the Banking Ombudsmen, the conference was attended by Chief Executives of SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, PNB, Indian Bank Association (IBA), Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) and heads of concerned regulatory and supervisory departments of the RBI. The Deputy Governor (DG)
Jul 28, 2017
Banks to keep their branches in rural and semi-urban areas open on Sunday (July 30, 2017) in the State of Maharashtra
In order to facilitate collection of insurance premiums on crops from farmers, all the banks, including Regional Rural Banks and Co-operative Banks are advised to keep their branches in rural and semi-urban areas open on Sunday i.e July 30, 2017. If any bank branch observes Monday as weekly off, that bank branch shall stay open on Monday, July 31, 2017, as it is the last date for payment of crop insurance premium. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2017-201
In order to facilitate collection of insurance premiums on crops from farmers, all the banks, including Regional Rural Banks and Co-operative Banks are advised to keep their branches in rural and semi-urban areas open on Sunday i.e July 30, 2017. If any bank branch observes Monday as weekly off, that bank branch shall stay open on Monday, July 31, 2017, as it is the last date for payment of crop insurance premium. Ajit Prasad Assistant Adviser Press Release : 2017-201
Jul 21, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, July 07, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Jul-16 23-JUN-2017* 07-JUL-2017* 8-Jul-16 23-JUN-2017* 07-JUL-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1370.63 1550.99 1518.85 1437.82 1608.69 1576.48** b) Borrowings from banks 616.37 527 558.24 620.6 527.66 561.77 c) Other demand & time liabilities 53.17 76.12 44.29 53.17 77.01 45.23 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (other
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 8-Jul-16 23-JUN-2017* 07-JUL-2017* 8-Jul-16 23-JUN-2017* 07-JUL-2017* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1370.63 1550.99 1518.85 1437.82 1608.69 1576.48** b) Borrowings from banks 616.37 527 558.24 620.6 527.66 561.77 c) Other demand & time liabilities 53.17 76.12 44.29 53.17 77.01 45.23 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposits (other
Jul 21, 2017
Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited commences operations
Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from July 21, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India. Disha Microfin Private Limited, Ahmedabad was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press release on Septem
Fincare Small Finance Bank Limited has commenced operations as a small finance bank with effect from July 21, 2017. The Reserve Bank has issued a licence to the bank under Section 22 (1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to carry on the business of small finance bank in India. Disha Microfin Private Limited, Ahmedabad was one of the ten applicants which were issued in-principle approval for setting up a small finance bank, as announced in the press release on Septem
Jul 18, 2017
Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Public Statement dated June 23, 2017
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has called on its members and other jurisdictions to apply counter-measures to protect the international financial system from the on-going and substantial money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/FT) risks emanating from the jurisdiction of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Jurisdiction of Iran is subject to a FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arising fro
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has called on its members and other jurisdictions to apply counter-measures to protect the international financial system from the on-going and substantial money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/FT) risks emanating from the jurisdiction of Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). Jurisdiction of Iran is subject to a FATF call on its members to apply enhanced due diligence measures proportionate to the risks arising fro
Jul 11, 2017
Marginal Cost of Funds Based Lending Rate (MCLR) for the month of June 2017
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of June 2017. Shailaja Singh Assistant General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/103
The Reserve Bank of India has today released Lending Rates of Scheduled Commercial Banks based on data received during the month of June 2017. Shailaja Singh Assistant General Manager Press Release: 2017-2018/103
Jul 08, 2017
Corrigendum
The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Press Release on June 13, 2017 bearing reference number 2016-2017/3363 (“Press Release”) titled 'RBI identifies Accounts for Reference by Banks under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)’. The third line of paragraph no. 5 of the Press Release, which reads as follows: “5. ...Such cases will be accorded priority by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).” stands deleted. The remaining contents of the Press Release remain unc
The Reserve Bank of India had issued a Press Release on June 13, 2017 bearing reference number 2016-2017/3363 (“Press Release”) titled 'RBI identifies Accounts for Reference by Banks under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)’. The third line of paragraph no. 5 of the Press Release, which reads as follows: “5. ...Such cases will be accorded priority by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).” stands deleted. The remaining contents of the Press Release remain unc
Jul 05, 2017
Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, June 23, 2017
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-Jun-16 09-JUN-2017 * 23-JUN-2017 * 24-Jun-16 09-JUN-2017 * 23-JUN-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1405.78 1563.25 1550.98 1472.31 1623.23 1608.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 604.86 566.7 527 639.57 567.51 527.66 c) Other demand & time liabilities 102.49 99.06 72.07 131.27 99.88 72.96 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposit
(Amount in Billions of ₹) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS (Including RRBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 24-Jun-16 09-JUN-2017 * 23-JUN-2017 * 24-Jun-16 09-JUN-2017 * 23-JUN-2017 * I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from bks. 1405.78 1563.25 1550.98 1472.31 1623.23 1608.68 ** b) Borrowings from banks 604.86 566.7 527 639.57 567.51 527.66 c) Other demand & time liabilities 102.49 99.06 72.07 131.27 99.88 72.96 II LIABILITIES TO OTHERS (A) a) Deposit
Jul 03, 2017
Laxmi Mahila Nagrik Sahkari Bank Maryadit, Raipur - Penalized
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3,00,000/- (₹ Three lakh only) on Laxmi Mahila Nagrik Sahkari Bank Maryadit, Raipur in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of guidelines on ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) issued by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹ 3,00,000/- (₹ Three lakh only) on Laxmi Mahila Nagrik Sahkari Bank Maryadit, Raipur in exercise of the powers vested in it under the provisions of Section 47A(1)(b) read with Section 46(4) of the Banking Regulation Act 1949 (As applicable to Co-operative Societies) for violation of guidelines on ‘Know Your Customer’ (KYC) issued by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India had issued a show cause
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