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Feb 07, 2000
International Financial Regulation : The Quiet Revolution
I am highly honoured to have been asked to be the latest in a very distinguished list of C. D. Deshmukh lecturers. My predecessors are a kind of Whos Who of international finance: Michel Camdessus, Gerry Corrigan, Eddie George and others. Clearly, to mark the new Millennium, you have decided to go downmarket!I was last in India, in both Mumbai and Chennai almost exactly two years ago. I spoke at a CII conference in Chennai with Mr Narasimham, who was at that time eng
Mr.Howard Davies,
I am highly honoured to have been asked to be the latest in a very distinguished list of C. D. Deshmukh lecturers. My predecessors are a kind of Whos Who of international finance: Michel Camdessus, Gerry Corrigan, Eddie George and others. Clearly, to mark the new Millennium, you have decided to go downmarket!I was last in India, in both Mumbai and Chennai almost exactly two years ago. I spoke at a CII conference in Chennai with Mr Narasimham, who was at that time eng
Sep 08, 1999
March to the New Millenium by Indian banks
It gives me great pleasure to be in the midst of this august gathering assembled here for felicitating the great personalities who have been conferred with the Bank of India Excellence Awards for 1999. I consider it a great privilege to present the Awards for Excellence to the doyens in their respective fields. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the awardees.Bank of India is one of the oldest Indian Commercial Banks having commenced its business in the then Bomb
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It gives me great pleasure to be in the midst of this august gathering assembled here for felicitating the great personalities who have been conferred with the Bank of India Excellence Awards for 1999. I consider it a great privilege to present the Awards for Excellence to the doyens in their respective fields. I extend my heartiest congratulations to the awardees.Bank of India is one of the oldest Indian Commercial Banks having commenced its business in the then Bomb
Aug 25, 1999
International Financial Architecture: Developing Countries Perspective 49th Anniversary Lecture Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Bimal Jalan Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaGovernor Jayawardena and friends, It is a great honour for me to deliver the 49th Anniversary Lecture of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. I am thankful to Governor Jayawardena for this invitation. I have had the privilege of knowing Governor Jayawardena personally over a long period of time, and have been an admirer of his immense knowledge and wisdom in the conduct of macro-economic and monetary policies. Under his stewardship
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Bimal Jalan Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaGovernor Jayawardena and friends, It is a great honour for me to deliver the 49th Anniversary Lecture of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. I am thankful to Governor Jayawardena for this invitation. I have had the privilege of knowing Governor Jayawardena personally over a long period of time, and have been an admirer of his immense knowledge and wisdom in the conduct of macro-economic and monetary policies. Under his stewardship
Jun 28, 1999
Discussion Paper on Universal Banking and Beyond
Respected Shri Narasimham garu, Dean of Deputy Governors, Shri Talwar, and friends,There are many reasons why I am happy to be here and the most important of these is to have the honour of being with Mr. Narasimham, the Bhishma Pita Maha of financial sector in India. In fact, the Discussion Paper of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on "Harmonising the Role and Operations of Development Financial Institutions and Banking " (DP) relies heavily on the report of the Commit
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Respected Shri Narasimham garu, Dean of Deputy Governors, Shri Talwar, and friends,There are many reasons why I am happy to be here and the most important of these is to have the honour of being with Mr. Narasimham, the Bhishma Pita Maha of financial sector in India. In fact, the Discussion Paper of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on "Harmonising the Role and Operations of Development Financial Institutions and Banking " (DP) relies heavily on the report of the Commit
Jun 28, 1999
Regulatory Regime in Financial Sector Emerging Issues
Hyderabad, known also as a Bagya Nagar, is well known for housing some of the premier institutions of this country, of which Administrative Staff College of India occupies a pride of place. The city has become a trendsetter in the emerging thrust area of Indian economic resurgence, namely Information Technology. It has provided congenial functional environment for many of global IT Giants, in the process earning the name of Cyberabad. It is just the other day, precise
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Hyderabad, known also as a Bagya Nagar, is well known for housing some of the premier institutions of this country, of which Administrative Staff College of India occupies a pride of place. The city has become a trendsetter in the emerging thrust area of Indian economic resurgence, namely Information Technology. It has provided congenial functional environment for many of global IT Giants, in the process earning the name of Cyberabad. It is just the other day, precise
Jun 26, 1999
Corporate Governance in Financial Sector
Dr. Yerram Raju, Dr. Y.R.K. Reddy and friends, I am thankful to the organisers for giving me this opportunity to be with you today. In a way, I am a part of the Administrative Staff College, since I had spent one year in the late ‘eighties as a full-time visiting fellow, doing some work on liberalisation and privatisation; apart from the fact that I have been visiting the college on and off since the ‘sixties. So, there is no way in which I could have avoided th
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Yerram Raju, Dr. Y.R.K. Reddy and friends, I am thankful to the organisers for giving me this opportunity to be with you today. In a way, I am a part of the Administrative Staff College, since I had spent one year in the late ‘eighties as a full-time visiting fellow, doing some work on liberalisation and privatisation; apart from the fact that I have been visiting the college on and off since the ‘sixties. So, there is no way in which I could have avoided th
Jun 15, 1999
Conference on Corporate Governance in Banking and Finance
Address by S P Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaMy dear friends,The interest in corporate governance is not a new phenomenon and basic elements such as the rights and responsibilities of different participants in the life of the corporation have been dealt with in various laws of the country. The term corporate governance has been used in a variety of contexts in recent years, particularly in relation to Boards of companies listed on a stock exchange. Man
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Address by S P Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaMy dear friends,The interest in corporate governance is not a new phenomenon and basic elements such as the rights and responsibilities of different participants in the life of the corporation have been dealt with in various laws of the country. The term corporate governance has been used in a variety of contexts in recent years, particularly in relation to Boards of companies listed on a stock exchange. Man
Jan 27, 1999
SAARCFinance - 1999 - Emerging Trends in Supervision Perspectives on Regulation & Supervision
At the outset, on behalf of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Government of India, I extend a hearty welcome to all the Central Bankers of SAARC Region on their visit to India and particularly to Reserve Banks College of Agricultural Banking. I also feel honoured for the privilege bestowed on me to inaugurate the Meeting of the Bank Supervisors to discuss Emerging Trends in Supervision today. 2. It is in fitness of things that the Meeting is being held
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
At the outset, on behalf of the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Government of India, I extend a hearty welcome to all the Central Bankers of SAARC Region on their visit to India and particularly to Reserve Banks College of Agricultural Banking. I also feel honoured for the privilege bestowed on me to inaugurate the Meeting of the Bank Supervisors to discuss Emerging Trends in Supervision today. 2. It is in fitness of things that the Meeting is being held
Dec 18, 1998
Banking Soundness, Monetary Policy and Macro-economic Management: Random Thoughts
Mr. Chairman and friends, I would like to thank the organisers and in particular, Chairman, Shri T. R. Sridharan, for inviting me to deliver the valedictory address at the Bank Economists’ Conference `98. I enjoyed reading the excellent papers circulated for the Conference. I found them well researched, thought provoking, analytical, and wide ranging with operational relevance. I also read the keynote speeches and heard rapporteur’s reports. It is clear that the speec
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and friends, I would like to thank the organisers and in particular, Chairman, Shri T. R. Sridharan, for inviting me to deliver the valedictory address at the Bank Economists’ Conference `98. I enjoyed reading the excellent papers circulated for the Conference. I found them well researched, thought provoking, analytical, and wide ranging with operational relevance. I also read the keynote speeches and heard rapporteur’s reports. It is clear that the speec
Dec 16, 1998
TOWARDS A MORE VIBRANT BANKING SYSTEM
Inaugural AddressByBIMAL JALANGovernor, Reserve Bank of India At the Bank Economists Conference (BECON98) Held at Bangalore On 16-12-1998 Towards A More Vibrant Banking SystemBimal Jalan IntroductionI am happy to join this special gathering of bankers and deliver the inaugural address to the conference of bank economists . This year's meeting of bank economists is particularly important as it is being held against the background of one of the worst meltdowns of finan
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Inaugural AddressByBIMAL JALANGovernor, Reserve Bank of India At the Bank Economists Conference (BECON98) Held at Bangalore On 16-12-1998 Towards A More Vibrant Banking SystemBimal Jalan IntroductionI am happy to join this special gathering of bankers and deliver the inaugural address to the conference of bank economists . This year's meeting of bank economists is particularly important as it is being held against the background of one of the worst meltdowns of finan
Dec 16, 1998
The Changing Dimensions of Supervision and Regulation
Bank Economists' Conference 1998 (Presentation by S.P.Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India) It is indeed a great pleasure and honour for me, as a Central banker, to be in the midst of practising bankers and economists today. 2. Traditionally, the underlying theme of discussions of any meetings of economists used to centre around core economic or monetary policy issues. However, in the context of the South East Asian financial crisis, the importance of an e
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Bank Economists' Conference 1998 (Presentation by S.P.Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India) It is indeed a great pleasure and honour for me, as a Central banker, to be in the midst of practising bankers and economists today. 2. Traditionally, the underlying theme of discussions of any meetings of economists used to centre around core economic or monetary policy issues. However, in the context of the South East Asian financial crisis, the importance of an e
Nov 20, 1998
Financial Sector Reform: Review and Prospects
Financial Sector Reform: Review and ProspectsI am thankful to Professor Nirvikar Singh for giving me this opportunity to be with a group of very eminent economists, with deep understanding of various aspects of Indias economy. I have set, for myself, a humble task of presenting before you, a consolidated account of financial reform measures undertaken so far, and indicate where we were before reform and where we are now. Comments and outlook in regard to some of the
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Financial Sector Reform: Review and ProspectsI am thankful to Professor Nirvikar Singh for giving me this opportunity to be with a group of very eminent economists, with deep understanding of various aspects of Indias economy. I have set, for myself, a humble task of presenting before you, a consolidated account of financial reform measures undertaken so far, and indicate where we were before reform and where we are now. Comments and outlook in regard to some of the
Nov 14, 1998
RBI and Banking Sector Reform
Chairman and Friends, It is a great honour and privilege to be here in IIM - Ahmedabad to interact with distinguished scholars and brilliant students of management. You represent the cream of Indian intellect, and Indian intellect is recognised as perhaps the cream of world intellect. I am looking forward to a lively and fruitful discussion today. In consultation with the organisers, I selected the topic for todays talk, viz., "RBI and Banking Sector Reform". Financi
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman and Friends, It is a great honour and privilege to be here in IIM - Ahmedabad to interact with distinguished scholars and brilliant students of management. You represent the cream of Indian intellect, and Indian intellect is recognised as perhaps the cream of world intellect. I am looking forward to a lively and fruitful discussion today. In consultation with the organisers, I selected the topic for todays talk, viz., "RBI and Banking Sector Reform". Financi
Nov 02, 1998
Development of Debt Markets in India·
Mr. Chairman, Honourable Finance Minister Yashwant Sinhaji, Mr.Lim and friends, At the outset, I would like to thank The World Bank for organising this high-level well attended, interactive, business-like seminar on a subject of high priority for India. My presentation would start with features and magnitudes of debt market in India and briefly touch on policy developments since 1991-92. Significant reforms in debt markets undertaken since last year will then be recal
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman, Honourable Finance Minister Yashwant Sinhaji, Mr.Lim and friends, At the outset, I would like to thank The World Bank for organising this high-level well attended, interactive, business-like seminar on a subject of high priority for India. My presentation would start with features and magnitudes of debt market in India and briefly touch on policy developments since 1991-92. Significant reforms in debt markets undertaken since last year will then be recal
Oct 01, 1998
Managing Capital Account
Friends, On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I would like to convey my warm greetings to all the delegates from various South Asian countries. I have special pleasure in welcoming our chief guest, Governor A. S. Jayawardhene. The forex markets in many parts of the world are going through a turmoil due to currency crises, which are intensively affecting more and more countries. Much of these crises are characterised by volatile capital flows though the underlying
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Friends, On behalf of the Reserve Bank of India, I would like to convey my warm greetings to all the delegates from various South Asian countries. I have special pleasure in welcoming our chief guest, Governor A. S. Jayawardhene. The forex markets in many parts of the world are going through a turmoil due to currency crises, which are intensively affecting more and more countries. Much of these crises are characterised by volatile capital flows though the underlying
Sep 16, 1998
Trends in International Banking
I am very happy to be with you on this occasion. I would like to commend the Indian Banks' Association for organising the International Banking Conference at a very timely and critical juncture. The theme of the Conference assumes great significance in the current international environment. In the context of the Asian financial crisis and the continuing turbulence in the international financial markets, the formulation and application of international rules for sound
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am very happy to be with you on this occasion. I would like to commend the Indian Banks' Association for organising the International Banking Conference at a very timely and critical juncture. The theme of the Conference assumes great significance in the current international environment. In the context of the Asian financial crisis and the continuing turbulence in the international financial markets, the formulation and application of international rules for sound
May 02, 1998
Monetary and Credit Policy Continuity, Context, Change and Challenges
Address by Dr.Y.V.Reddy, Deputy Governor, at Reserve Bank of India, Chennai, on May 2, 1998. Monetary and credit policy has, recently been attracting serious public attention and interest. The media, the intellectuals, the business community and in fact, people in almost all walks of life in India have been showing interest in understanding the policy and its implications and the manner in which it affects them. There is also a close observation of the stance of polic
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Address by Dr.Y.V.Reddy, Deputy Governor, at Reserve Bank of India, Chennai, on May 2, 1998. Monetary and credit policy has, recently been attracting serious public attention and interest. The media, the intellectuals, the business community and in fact, people in almost all walks of life in India have been showing interest in understanding the policy and its implications and the manner in which it affects them. There is also a close observation of the stance of polic
Mar 21, 1998
High Banking Transaction Costs are a `Deadweight Loss': RBI Governor
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India addressed the participants of a Symposium on Transformation of Indian Banking and Financial System in 50 Years of India's Independence. The two-day Symposium was organised by the Bankers Training College of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai on March 20-21 to celebrate the 50th year of India's Independence. The Symposium was attended by senior officers from banks, financial institutions and the Reserve Bank of India. A
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India addressed the participants of a Symposium on Transformation of Indian Banking and Financial System in 50 Years of India's Independence. The two-day Symposium was organised by the Bankers Training College of the Reserve Bank of India in Mumbai on March 20-21 to celebrate the 50th year of India's Independence. The Symposium was attended by senior officers from banks, financial institutions and the Reserve Bank of India. A
Nov 14, 1997
Financial Sector Reforms and RBI's Balance Sheet Management
Financial Sector Reforms and RBI's Balance Sheet Management by Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai. The Vysya Bank 11th Annual Lecture on Banking at Bangalore on November 14, 1997 Chairman Shri Ramamoorthy and friends. I am pleased to deliver the 11th Annual Lecture of Vysya Bank. In fact, this assignment gave me an opportunity to study and reflect on the subject in the light of my recent experience in handling this subject in the Reserve Ba
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Financial Sector Reforms and RBI's Balance Sheet Management by Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai. The Vysya Bank 11th Annual Lecture on Banking at Bangalore on November 14, 1997 Chairman Shri Ramamoorthy and friends. I am pleased to deliver the 11th Annual Lecture of Vysya Bank. In fact, this assignment gave me an opportunity to study and reflect on the subject in the light of my recent experience in handling this subject in the Reserve Ba
Oct 08, 1997
Indian Banking Second Phase of Reforms Agenda and Issues
I am thankful to the organisers and in particular, Chairman, Shri M.G. Bhide for whom I have high regard, for inviting me to deliver the valedictory address at the 20th Bank Economists' Conference. I have had the benefit of going through the scholarly but pragmatic papers as also the reports of rapporteurs covering the deliberations. I find them highly stimulating. A number of issues of critical importance have been flagged by the participants. I will recall the major
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
I am thankful to the organisers and in particular, Chairman, Shri M.G. Bhide for whom I have high regard, for inviting me to deliver the valedictory address at the 20th Bank Economists' Conference. I have had the benefit of going through the scholarly but pragmatic papers as also the reports of rapporteurs covering the deliberations. I find them highly stimulating. A number of issues of critical importance have been flagged by the participants. I will recall the major
Oct 06, 1997
Indian Banking - Second Phase of Reforms - Issues and Imperatives
1.It gives me great pleasure to be in your midst this morning and to participate once again in the Annual Conference of Bank Economists. I am indeed happy that these Conferences have become occasions for serious discussions on the issues facing the banking industry. 2.The theme of the current years' Conference is `Indian Banking: Second Phase of Reforms'. Even as we begin discussing about what should constitute the second phase of reforms, it is perhaps appropriate to
Dr. C. Rangarajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1.It gives me great pleasure to be in your midst this morning and to participate once again in the Annual Conference of Bank Economists. I am indeed happy that these Conferences have become occasions for serious discussions on the issues facing the banking industry. 2.The theme of the current years' Conference is `Indian Banking: Second Phase of Reforms'. Even as we begin discussing about what should constitute the second phase of reforms, it is perhaps appropriate to
Aug 30, 1997
Silver Jubilee National Convention and Third International Conference of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India by C.Rangarajan at Hyderabad
1. The last few years have seen a marked upsurge of interest in the subject of corporate governance. There is widespread feeling that the system of corporate governance is in need of reform although there is no clear consensus on the nature of changes necessary. Corporate governance itself is a term that is not well defined. It may be said to include the policies and procedures adopted by a company in achieving its objectives in relation to its shareholders, employees
Dr. C. Rangarajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
1. The last few years have seen a marked upsurge of interest in the subject of corporate governance. There is widespread feeling that the system of corporate governance is in need of reform although there is no clear consensus on the nature of changes necessary. Corporate governance itself is a term that is not well defined. It may be said to include the policies and procedures adopted by a company in achieving its objectives in relation to its shareholders, employees
Aug 02, 1997
Gold Banking in India
Gold Banking in India Mr Chairman and Friends, I am thankful to the World Gold Council for inviting me to participate in this Conference. It is unusual for the organisers to seek the same speaker and even more unusual for the speaker to accept such an invitation within a span of nine months. That happens in academic circles. It is of course, routine in Toast Masters Club, of which I was a member decades ago. But, this is a gathering of hard headed finance and business
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Gold Banking in India Mr Chairman and Friends, I am thankful to the World Gold Council for inviting me to participate in this Conference. It is unusual for the organisers to seek the same speaker and even more unusual for the speaker to accept such an invitation within a span of nine months. That happens in academic circles. It is of course, routine in Toast Masters Club, of which I was a member decades ago. But, this is a gathering of hard headed finance and business
May 18, 1997
Financial Sector Reforms: The Indian Experience
Address by C. Rangarajan Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the Bankers' Training Centre of the Nepal Rastra Bank Kathmandu on 18th May 1997 Financial Sector Reforms: The Indian Experience I. Introduction In any economy, the financial sector plays a major role in the mobilisation and allocation of savings. Financial institutions, instruments and markets which constitute the financial sector act as a conduit for the transfer of financial resources from net savers to ne
Dr. C. Rangarajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Address by C. Rangarajan Governor, Reserve Bank of India at the Bankers' Training Centre of the Nepal Rastra Bank Kathmandu on 18th May 1997 Financial Sector Reforms: The Indian Experience I. Introduction In any economy, the financial sector plays a major role in the mobilisation and allocation of savings. Financial institutions, instruments and markets which constitute the financial sector act as a conduit for the transfer of financial resources from net savers to ne
May 12, 1997
Financial Sector Reforms in India - Recent Trends
Presentation by Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, RBI at J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management Department of Accounting & Information System Northwestern University, Illinois on May 12, 1997 Financial Sector Reforms in India - Recent Trends Professor Bala and friends, It was with great pleasure that I accepted the invitation of Professor Bala to visit Kellogg School. I could not come last month for an international seminar but Prof. Bala took a promise that I
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Presentation by Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, RBI at J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management Department of Accounting & Information System Northwestern University, Illinois on May 12, 1997 Financial Sector Reforms in India - Recent Trends Professor Bala and friends, It was with great pleasure that I accepted the invitation of Professor Bala to visit Kellogg School. I could not come last month for an international seminar but Prof. Bala took a promise that I
Feb 03, 1997
RBI-BIS Seminar on Banking Supervision: RBI Governor stresses on capital for strong financial system
Dr C Rangarajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the Seminar on Bank Supervision today at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai. The five-day Seminar has been organised by the Reserve Bank of India in coordination with the Basle Committee on Banking Supervision and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Representatives of the central banks from several SAARC countries such as, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka as well as
Dr. C. Rangarajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Dr C Rangarajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India inaugurated the Seminar on Bank Supervision today at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai. The five-day Seminar has been organised by the Reserve Bank of India in coordination with the Basle Committee on Banking Supervision and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Representatives of the central banks from several SAARC countries such as, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka as well as
Dec 18, 1996
Competition in Indian Banking : Issues and Implications
It gives me pleasure to deliver the valedictory address at the 19th Bank Economists’ Conference 1996 being hosted by the United Western Bank. I have, with much interest, gone through the papers circulated by the organisers. The papers are comprehensive and I am particularly impressed by the coverage, depth of analysis and the innovative ideas that have emerged. The rapporteurs' succinct and prompt report of the proceedings during the past two days confirms the wide sp
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
It gives me pleasure to deliver the valedictory address at the 19th Bank Economists’ Conference 1996 being hosted by the United Western Bank. I have, with much interest, gone through the papers circulated by the organisers. The papers are comprehensive and I am particularly impressed by the coverage, depth of analysis and the innovative ideas that have emerged. The rapporteurs' succinct and prompt report of the proceedings during the past two days confirms the wide sp
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