Understanding Computer Systems: LANs and WANs
LAN stands for the acronym for local area network, and WAN stands for wide area network. LANs and WANs are both computer networks made up of nodes and links. Both the LAN and WAN networks require two or more nodes to create a computer network. LANs connect devices that are physically close to each other…
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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…
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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…
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What is Corporate Debt Restructuring (“CDR”) Scheme
Corporate Debt Restructuring (“CDR”) is typically a voluntary framework, under which financial institutions and banks restructure the debt of companies facing financial difficulties due to various factors, to provide support at the right time for such businesses. It helps a company in financial distress realign its obligations and restore liquidity, avoid bankruptcy, and stay in…
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Loan against security of NSC and KVP
Banks may lend up to 80 to 85 percent of the face value of NSCs or KVPs in the form of a loan or overdraft facility. Process To get a loan, the NSC or KVP holder must pledge the certificates to the lender. On application, the concerned post office where the certificates were purchased will…
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)…
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