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Sep 07, 2006
Credit Counselling : An Indian Perspective
Mr. Chairman, distinguished guests and friends, I am thankful to Mr. Balachandran for providing this opportunity to be with this eminent gathering assembled for a noble cause. Bank of India has been among the banks known to be a pioneer in several areas of commercial banking. In this context, the initiative by the bank to establish credit counselling centers on a pilot basis highlights the pro-active role being played by our banks. In fact, a major reason for my agree
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman, distinguished guests and friends, I am thankful to Mr. Balachandran for providing this opportunity to be with this eminent gathering assembled for a noble cause. Bank of India has been among the banks known to be a pioneer in several areas of commercial banking. In this context, the initiative by the bank to establish credit counselling centers on a pilot basis highlights the pro-active role being played by our banks. In fact, a major reason for my agree
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Sep 05, 2006
Use of technology in the financial sector: Significance of concerted efforts*
Shri Arvind Sharma, Director, IDRBT, members of the Governing Council of the IDRBT, fellow bankers and distinguished guests, It gives me immense pleasure to be here with friends from the banking fraternity. In fact, being here is part of my annual pilgrimage to the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT). At the outset, I would like to compliment the Governing Council, faculty and staff of the IDRBT for continuing with their mission with d
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Shri Arvind Sharma, Director, IDRBT, members of the Governing Council of the IDRBT, fellow bankers and distinguished guests, It gives me immense pleasure to be here with friends from the banking fraternity. In fact, being here is part of my annual pilgrimage to the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT). At the outset, I would like to compliment the Governing Council, faculty and staff of the IDRBT for continuing with their mission with d
Jul 24, 2006
Avian Influenza Pandemic: Preparedness within the Financial Sector*
I would like to welcome all of you to India for the IMF Seminar on "Preparedness within the Financial Sector for an Avian Influenza Pandemic", which has been a source of concern not only for health experts but also for policy makers in Governments and Central Banks alike. It is important to undertake activities that are preventive in nature, so that the probability of an undesirable event is minimised. The Fund’s efforts to bring countries that are vulnerable to the p
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I would like to welcome all of you to India for the IMF Seminar on "Preparedness within the Financial Sector for an Avian Influenza Pandemic", which has been a source of concern not only for health experts but also for policy makers in Governments and Central Banks alike. It is important to undertake activities that are preventive in nature, so that the probability of an undesirable event is minimised. The Fund’s efforts to bring countries that are vulnerable to the p
Jul 01, 2006
Banks and Service to the Common Person
Chairperson of the Board Smt. Udeshi, Chairman of the IBA Shri Shetty, Deputy Governor Smt. Usha Thorat, distinguished bankers and friends, It gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction to be here to release the 'Code of Bank’s Commitment to Customers'. The Code signifies the first formal collaborative effort by the Reserve Bank of India, the banks and the newly set up Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) to provide a framework for a minimum standard of
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairperson of the Board Smt. Udeshi, Chairman of the IBA Shri Shetty, Deputy Governor Smt. Usha Thorat, distinguished bankers and friends, It gives me immense pleasure and satisfaction to be here to release the 'Code of Bank’s Commitment to Customers'. The Code signifies the first formal collaborative effort by the Reserve Bank of India, the banks and the newly set up Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI) to provide a framework for a minimum standard of
Jun 03, 2006
Financial Sector Reforms and Monetary Policy: The Indian Experience
I. Introduction Since the initiation of reforms in the early 1990s, the Indian economy has achieved high growth in an environment of macroeconomic and financial stability. The period has been marked by broad based economic reform that has touched every segment of the economy. These reforms were designed essentially to promote greater efficiency in the economy through promotion of greater competition. The story of Indian reforms is by now well-documented (e.g., Ahluwal
Dr. Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I. Introduction Since the initiation of reforms in the early 1990s, the Indian economy has achieved high growth in an environment of macroeconomic and financial stability. The period has been marked by broad based economic reform that has touched every segment of the economy. These reforms were designed essentially to promote greater efficiency in the economy through promotion of greater competition. The story of Indian reforms is by now well-documented (e.g., Ahluwal
May 30, 2006
Treating Bank Customers Fairly- Regulatory Initiatives *
It gives me great pleasure to participate in this Congress organised by the Financial Planning Standards Board India. Today, there is much more awareness of the need to protect consumers' rights and ensure fair practices in financial services. Countries are designating specific regulators or self regulatory watch dogs for overseeing whether there is mis-selling and whether fair and transparent practices are being observed by financial intermediaries. While specific gr
Smt. Usha Thorat, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It gives me great pleasure to participate in this Congress organised by the Financial Planning Standards Board India. Today, there is much more awareness of the need to protect consumers' rights and ensure fair practices in financial services. Countries are designating specific regulators or self regulatory watch dogs for overseeing whether there is mis-selling and whether fair and transparent practices are being observed by financial intermediaries. While specific gr
May 12, 2006
Approach to Basel II
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to be here at this program on emerging paradigms in risk management. As expected of me, in my address today, I intend to share with you the broad contours of the regulatory approach, process and thinking in regard to some of the issues arising in context of Basel II. Basel II aims to encourage the use of modern risk management techniques; and to encourage banks to ensure that their risk management capabilities are commensurate w
Smt. Shyamala Gopinath, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to be here at this program on emerging paradigms in risk management. As expected of me, in my address today, I intend to share with you the broad contours of the regulatory approach, process and thinking in regard to some of the issues arising in context of Basel II. Basel II aims to encourage the use of modern risk management techniques; and to encourage banks to ensure that their risk management capabilities are commensurate w
May 09, 2006
Reforming India’s Financial Sector: Changing Dimensions and Emerging Issues *
Prof. Wyplosz, Mr. Roth and Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured and indeed privileged to be amidst such an eminent gathering of central bankers and policymakers at the International Centre for Monetary and Banking Studies. In particular, I am grateful to Mr. Roth, Chairman, Swiss National Bank and Mr. Hildebrand for providing me this forum. The presentation today is on reforming India's financial sector. I eagerly look forward to the benefit of productiv
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Prof. Wyplosz, Mr. Roth and Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, I am honoured and indeed privileged to be amidst such an eminent gathering of central bankers and policymakers at the International Centre for Monetary and Banking Studies. In particular, I am grateful to Mr. Roth, Chairman, Swiss National Bank and Mr. Hildebrand for providing me this forum. The presentation today is on reforming India's financial sector. I eagerly look forward to the benefit of productiv
May 03, 2006
Challenges and implications of Basel II for Asia*
Mr. Chairman and friends, I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the annual meetings of the Asian Development Bank and give my views on Basel II in the Asian context. I have a special affinity to the city of Hyderabad. I started in this city as a Research Scholar in 1960, then taught as a lecturer in Osmania University till 1964, and later, was the Collector and District Magistrate of Hyderabad city in 1976-77. Again, I worked here as Secret
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and friends, I am thankful to the organisers for inviting me to participate in the annual meetings of the Asian Development Bank and give my views on Basel II in the Asian context. I have a special affinity to the city of Hyderabad. I started in this city as a Research Scholar in 1960, then taught as a lecturer in Osmania University till 1964, and later, was the Collector and District Magistrate of Hyderabad city in 1976-77. Again, I worked here as Secret
Mar 10, 2006
Financial Sector Reform and Financial Stability
Mr. President and distinguished friends, It is a privilege and an honour to be invited for this 8th Global Conference of Actuaries. Dr. R. Kannan has been a respected colleague of mine for several years in the Reserve Bank and I am thankful to him for persuading me to join you. Also, Mr. C.S. Rao, Chairman, IRDA and Mr. D. Swarup, PFRDA have been my friends and colleagues in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Government of India. Financial sector reform and financia
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. President and distinguished friends, It is a privilege and an honour to be invited for this 8th Global Conference of Actuaries. Dr. R. Kannan has been a respected colleague of mine for several years in the Reserve Bank and I am thankful to him for persuading me to join you. Also, Mr. C.S. Rao, Chairman, IRDA and Mr. D. Swarup, PFRDA have been my friends and colleagues in the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Government of India. Financial sector reform and financia
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