Category Archives: Bank
What does the new RBI Governor has to say for this?
Yet another case of Banking fraud involving loss of Rs 19 lakhs to a retired IIT professor has been reported by DNA. See report This is a typical phishing fraud arising out of failure of security in the Banking system. … Continue reading
Differentiated Licensing for new Banks open up better prospects.. for litigation?
After RBI received 26 applications for Bank licenses, discussions have been going on on whether it is desirable to issue a large number of licenses or restrict it to a few. Many corporates who perhaps were the favourites of the … Continue reading
RBI sets up a panel of 5 persons to screen Bank license applications
It is reported that RBI has zeroed in on a panel of 5 eminent members to screen the Banking license applications and provide necessary guidance to the RBI Governor for suitable decision. Though not confirmed, it is expected that the … Continue reading
Promoting E Banking-Role of RBI
RBI in its recent annual report, has lamented that 90% of payments are estimated to be collected through Cash/Cheque despite its efforts to promote E Banking. (See this report in Business Line). RBI has stated that more than 3080 crore … Continue reading
IDRBT sets up Information Assurance Center
According to a report in Hindu-Business Line, the Governor of RBI inaugurated a Centre for Information Assurance and Management (CIAM) in association with the State University of New York at Buffalo. The CIAM is expected to function as a “one-stop” resource … Continue reading
IT Companies vie for business from New Banks
Even before the decision on which of the 26 applicants will get Banking license, Infosys, TCS and Oracle are vieing with each other for supply of Core Banking software to the new Banks. It is estimated that each Bank will … Continue reading