What is the fair practices code for debt collection by the banks?
The fair practices code for debt collection framed by the banks is revolved around dignity and respect to customers. The codes are outlined based on recommendations of the Working Group on Lenders’ Liability Laws constituted by the Government of India. Banks security repossession policies were aimed at recovery of dues in the event of default…
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What is red herring prospectus?
When a company plans to raise money from the public, it needs to provide the offer document (prospectus) containing detailed information about the business and financials of the company including details about its promoters, reason for raising money, how the money will be used, risks involved with investing in the company and so on. The…
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What is Selective Credit Control?
Selective credit control means control over bank finance against the security of sensitive commodities. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 21 & 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India issues directives to commercial banks from time to time, stipulating specific restrictions on bank advances against specified sensitive commodities. The…
Read article What are the regulatory restrictions on bank lending?
In terms Banking Regulation Act, 1949, RBI provides a framework of the rules, regulations, and instructions with regard to bank lending. Accordingly it has issued following directions to scheduled commercial banks on statutory and other restrictions on loans and advances. A bank cannot grant any loans and advances on the security of its own shares.…
What is wholesale banking?
Wholesale banking is popularly known as corporate banking, also known as business banking. Wholesale banking or corporate banking refers to the aspect of banking that deals with corporate customers such as trading houses, multinational companies, exceptionally large domestic industrial and business houses, prime public sector companies etc. The above types of clientele opt for the…
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