RBI announces extension of Interim Relaxation in WMA limits and OD regulations
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), announced the extension of the existing limit in Ways and Means Advances (WMA) limits and OD regulations for a further period of 6 months till March 31, 2021. The extension is available for all States/UTs to enable them to tide over the situation arising from the outbreak of the…
Read article MPC meeting rescheduled & MSF Relaxation extended till 31, March 2021
September 28, 2020 (Mumbai): The meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) during September 29, 30 and October 1, 2020 as announced by RBI vide Press Release 2019-2020/2248 dated April 20, 2020 is being rescheduled. The Central Bank communication said that the dates of the MPC’s meeting will be announced shortly. Marginal Standing Facility (MSF)…
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Bill discount: Discount rate and effective interest rate explained
A bill of exchange is a negotiable instrument issued by the seller (the creditor) and orders the buyer (the debtor) to pay a particular amount within a given period of time for the goods supplied or services rendered by the seller. On the due date of payment, the financial intermediary or the seller directly collects…
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Positive Pay Cheque truncation system to be implemented from January 01, 2021
In its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated August 6, 2020, wherein Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had announced the introduction of the Positive Pay System for Cheque Truncation System (CTS). On September 25, 2020, RBI has issued a circular stating that the Positive Pay System shall be implemented from January 01, 2021, for…
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Parliament passes Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill, 2020
The Bilateral Netting of Qualified Financial Contracts Bill, 2020 (Netting Bill) was passed this week in both the houses of the Parliament. The Bill covers over the counter derivatives contracts which are entered into on bilateral basis outside clearing system. The Finance Minister Mrs.Nirmala Sitharaman while addressing the Rajya Sabha said that under existing laws,…
RBI releases strategic approach ‘GUARD’ for UCBs in tier-wise cybersecurity guidelines
The Reserve Bank of India has today placed on its website the “’ Technology Vision for Cyber Security’ for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) – 2020-2023”. The Technology Vision Document aims at enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the Urban Co-operative banking sector against evolving IT and cyber threat environment. The Central Bank laid down a set…
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