Understanding Signature Storage and Retrieval System (SSRS)

Signature Storage and Retrieval System (SSRS) is a technology used by banks and financial institutions to store, manage, and retrieve customers’ signatures electronically. SSRS comprises an arrangement where a signature is optically scanned and digitally coded. The signature of the customer is captured electronically using specialized signature capture devices. The captured signature is converted into…

What is a Core Banking Solution (CBS)?

Core Banking Solution (CBS) is centralized Banking Application software. The Customers can access their accounts and perform certain transactions from any of the bank’s branches through the network. It has several components that support a database, application server, web server, and firewall to protect the system from outside attacks. Core banking systems are used by…

 Role of ICT, BC and BF in Financial Inclusion

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) includes a wide variety of technologies in many areas, including business, education, and economic growth. ICT can also be used in health, tourism, agriculture, culture, banking, and entrepreneurship. ICT can help improve the quality of teaching and learning, and make education more accessible and equitable. It can also help teachers…

Loans and Advances against Shares, Debentures and Bonds

Banks offer loans against securities for customers’ short-term funding needs. Loans against shares, government bonds, insurance policies, NSCs, and other investments come under this category. For loans against shares, debenture banks are required to strictly observe regulatory restrictions on ‘Exposure Norms’ as explained below. Restrictions on Holding Shares in Companies In terms of Section 19(2)…