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Jul 22, 1999
IT and the Banking Sector
Ladies and Gentlemen,I am glad to be amidst you on this important occasion which is the culmination of a joint initiative undertaken by the Indian Banks Association and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to discuss issues surrounding IT for banking and other financial institutions. I congratulate both the IBA and the NASSCOM on their choice of the theme for the Conference, which in my view is critical to the growth of the industry. I
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Ladies and Gentlemen,I am glad to be amidst you on this important occasion which is the culmination of a joint initiative undertaken by the Indian Banks Association and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) to discuss issues surrounding IT for banking and other financial institutions. I congratulate both the IBA and the NASSCOM on their choice of the theme for the Conference, which in my view is critical to the growth of the industry. I
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 19, 1999
INFINET and the Payment Systems
By S.P.TalwarLadies and Gentlemen, I am very happy to be here today to inaugurate the VSAT-based communication network. Undoubtedly this is a formal occasion but also an occasion that opens a new chapter in the history of Indias banking technology. I am also happy that this event marks the very first major successful project undertaken by the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT). Let me also take this opportunity to express my deep app
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
By S.P.TalwarLadies and Gentlemen, I am very happy to be here today to inaugurate the VSAT-based communication network. Undoubtedly this is a formal occasion but also an occasion that opens a new chapter in the history of Indias banking technology. I am also happy that this event marks the very first major successful project undertaken by the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT). Let me also take this opportunity to express my deep app
Jun 19, 1999
INFINET and its Impact on Banking
Keynote Address by A.VasudevanLadies and Gentlemen,Today is a momentous occasion for all of us. We are now at the threshold of a great change a kind of a revolution, so to say, in technology for the banking sector. We have all had the privilege of hearing a very important and a very purposeful speech of Deputy Governor, Shri Talwar, a few moments ago. I have, therefore, very little to speak on the network as such. I would, therefore, dwell on a tangential issue
Dr. A.Vasudevan, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India
Keynote Address by A.VasudevanLadies and Gentlemen,Today is a momentous occasion for all of us. We are now at the threshold of a great change a kind of a revolution, so to say, in technology for the banking sector. We have all had the privilege of hearing a very important and a very purposeful speech of Deputy Governor, Shri Talwar, a few moments ago. I have, therefore, very little to speak on the network as such. I would, therefore, dwell on a tangential issue
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
Jun 11, 1999
External Debt Policies in Emerging Economies : New Dimensions
Mr. Chairman and friends,At the outset, I would like to express my gratitude to Dr.Shanker Acharya, Mr.Ravi Mohan and Mr.Sanjay Kathuria, who gave me an opportunity to attend this seminar on Corporate External Debt Management. The deliberations have indeed been a feast and there is nothing but admiration for the outstanding organisational abilities of all concerned. There has been an ideal mix of participants and subjects. In the previous Seminar on external debt at
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and friends,At the outset, I would like to express my gratitude to Dr.Shanker Acharya, Mr.Ravi Mohan and Mr.Sanjay Kathuria, who gave me an opportunity to attend this seminar on Corporate External Debt Management. The deliberations have indeed been a feast and there is nothing but admiration for the outstanding organisational abilities of all concerned. There has been an ideal mix of participants and subjects. In the previous Seminar on external debt at
May 26, 1999
Monetary Policy in India : Objectives, Instruments, Operating Procedures and Dilemmas
Chairman and friends,I thank the organisers for inviting me to deliver the inaugural address at the Fourth Annual Securities Industry Summit. Although the discussions in this Summit will specifically veer around the securities market, monetary policy strongly influences the working of the financial markets. As a central banker, I will, therefore, speak on monetary policy making, which I trust will provide some perspectives to the deliberations at the Summit.Objectives
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman and friends,I thank the organisers for inviting me to deliver the inaugural address at the Fourth Annual Securities Industry Summit. Although the discussions in this Summit will specifically veer around the securities market, monetary policy strongly influences the working of the financial markets. As a central banker, I will, therefore, speak on monetary policy making, which I trust will provide some perspectives to the deliberations at the Summit.Objectives
Apr 17, 1999
Securitisation in India: Next Steps
Chairman Mr. Gopalakrishnan and friends, I am happy to be here with you at the first of a series of seminars being organised by the Primary Dealers Association of India. In fact, this event is in fulfillment of one of the roles of the Primary Dealers Association, as a self-regulatory organisation, and as envisaged by us. The number of PDs were just six when I inaugurated the Primary Dealers Association in March 1998 and the size of the family has more than doubled to
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Chairman Mr. Gopalakrishnan and friends, I am happy to be here with you at the first of a series of seminars being organised by the Primary Dealers Association of India. In fact, this event is in fulfillment of one of the roles of the Primary Dealers Association, as a self-regulatory organisation, and as envisaged by us. The number of PDs were just six when I inaugurated the Primary Dealers Association in March 1998 and the size of the family has more than doubled to
Feb 24, 1999
Inaugural Address at the National Seminar on Computer Related Crime, New Delhi, February 24, 1999
by Shri S P Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaLadies and Gentlemen,It gives me great pleasure to be amidst the representatives of the financial sector, National as well as International law enforcement agencies who have gathered here at the National Seminar on Computer Related Crime to interact on the threats posed by risks in computerised environment.The economic loss caused internationally by this type of crime is estimated to run into large sums. Althou
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
by Shri S P Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of IndiaLadies and Gentlemen,It gives me great pleasure to be amidst the representatives of the financial sector, National as well as International law enforcement agencies who have gathered here at the National Seminar on Computer Related Crime to interact on the threats posed by risks in computerised environment.The economic loss caused internationally by this type of crime is estimated to run into large sums. Althou
Feb 20, 1999
Euro and its Implications for India
Mr.Singh and friends, It gives me great pleasure to deliver the keynote address at this seminar today. True, a lot has already been said and done on Euro and it is not easy to be original or innovative or even funny on a subject like this at this stage. But, Euro as a subject is of great contemporary relevance to all of us. So, we have to keep revisiting it. In any case, when my senior colleague and good friend Mr.R.V.Gupta asked me to deliver this address, I could no
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr.Singh and friends, It gives me great pleasure to deliver the keynote address at this seminar today. True, a lot has already been said and done on Euro and it is not easy to be original or innovative or even funny on a subject like this at this stage. But, Euro as a subject is of great contemporary relevance to all of us. So, we have to keep revisiting it. In any case, when my senior colleague and good friend Mr.R.V.Gupta asked me to deliver this address, I could no
Feb 15, 1999
Way forward for Private Banks in India
.Conference of Chairman of Private Sector Banks at NIBM Pune, on 15th February 1999(Address by S.P.Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India)It is a Pleasure to be in the midst of my banker friends whom I had a privilege to meet individually on many occasions in the Past. 2. It is indeed nice on the part of NIBM to have organised such a Conference which I am sure would in the normal course deliberate on the role and initiatives of the private banking community. I
Shri S. P. Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
.Conference of Chairman of Private Sector Banks at NIBM Pune, on 15th February 1999(Address by S.P.Talwar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India)It is a Pleasure to be in the midst of my banker friends whom I had a privilege to meet individually on many occasions in the Past. 2. It is indeed nice on the part of NIBM to have organised such a Conference which I am sure would in the normal course deliberate on the role and initiatives of the private banking community. I
Feb 11, 1999
Issues in fixed Income Markets
Mr. Patil and friends,I am happy to be with you today at this seminar organised by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the International Securities Market Association (ISMA). The NSE needs no introduction to this audience. Mr.Patil has been, at our request, working closely with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on various issues and we value his advice. The NSE also has representatives on a number of committees looking into different aspects of the market. ISMA has be
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Patil and friends,I am happy to be with you today at this seminar organised by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the International Securities Market Association (ISMA). The NSE needs no introduction to this audience. Mr.Patil has been, at our request, working closely with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on various issues and we value his advice. The NSE also has representatives on a number of committees looking into different aspects of the market. ISMA has be
Feb 01, 1999
Development of Money Market in India
Mr. Chairman and friends,I am grateful to the Andhra Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to deliver the Fifth J.V.Somayajulu Memorial Endowment Lecture. I consider it a great privilege and an honour, since luminaries like the Honourable Shri.R.Venkatraman, Shri.C.Subramaniam, Shri.N.Rangachary and Dr.Abid Hussain have delivered the earlier lectures. Mr.Somayajulu was a rare combination of being both a theoretician and a practitioner in the field of economics. He devot
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and friends,I am grateful to the Andhra Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to deliver the Fifth J.V.Somayajulu Memorial Endowment Lecture. I consider it a great privilege and an honour, since luminaries like the Honourable Shri.R.Venkatraman, Shri.C.Subramaniam, Shri.N.Rangachary and Dr.Abid Hussain have delivered the earlier lectures. Mr.Somayajulu was a rare combination of being both a theoretician and a practitioner in the field of economics. He devot
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
Dec 04, 1998
Restructuring of the Public Finances and Macro-economic Stability
Mr. Chairman and friends,This meeting has been convened to solicit views on one of the specific references to the Eleventh Finance Commission, viz., means by which the Union (or Centre) and the States may bring about restructuring of the public finances so as to restore the budgetary balance and maintain macro-economic stability. I will, therefore, confine myself to this theme, in the context of reform process under way. I will, first, describe what may be called the
Dr. Y. V. Reddy, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India
Mr. Chairman and friends,This meeting has been convened to solicit views on one of the specific references to the Eleventh Finance Commission, viz., means by which the Union (or Centre) and the States may bring about restructuring of the public finances so as to restore the budgetary balance and maintain macro-economic stability. I will, therefore, confine myself to this theme, in the context of reform process under way. I will, first, describe what may be called the
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