Bank officers DA for August-October 2024
CPI(IW) for April’24=139.40 May’24=139.90 June’24 141.4 Average 140.23.140.23-123.03= DA for Aug-October ’24 is17.20%Last quarter 15.97 % increase in DA is 1.23% OFFICERS SCALE – STAGNATION – BASIC New DA Previous DA Difference SCALE 1 – 48480 10694 9930 765 SCALE 1 – 50480 11130 10334 796 SCALE 1 – 52480 11565 10738 827 SCALE 1…
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Operational Aspects of KYC: Wire Transfer
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has updated its wire transfer rules instructing banks and financial institutions to collect more information about wire transfers with effect from May 10, 2023. “The new rule applies to both domestic and international transfers. “All cross-border wire transfers shall be accompanied by accurate, complete, and meaningful originator and beneficiary…
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What is Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Risks?
Originally posted on July 22, 2014. Updated and reposted on 04.08.2024 Money laundering is the process wherein criminals attempt to conceal their booty and make an attempt to cover them as a legitimate source of income. A person shall be guilty of offence of money-laundering if such person is found to have directly or indirectly…
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Reporting Under FATCA/ CRS and implication of non-compliance
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) is a US Law that requires foreign financial institutions to identify and report on the assets held by US account holders through enhanced due diligence reviews and report them periodically to the U.S. The report is in line with local FATCA regulations, based on citizenship. The purpose of FATCA…
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Risk-based approach of Correspondent Banks
Correspondent banking refers to a banking relationship between two banks, where one bank (the “correspondent bank”) provides banking services to another bank (the “respondent bank”), allowing the respondent banks to access services in foreign markets. Correspondent Banking relationships are essential in facilitating the cross-border payment system and vital to international trade and investments. A risk-based…
What are FATF-identified Jurisdictions?
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an international policy-making and standard-setting body dedicated to tackling money laundering, terrorist, and proliferation financing. It is a global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog that sets international standards that aim to prevent these illegal activities and the harm they cause to society. The FATF constantly identifies and…
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