Interest Equalisation Scheme for Export Credit
The interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) for pre and post shipment rupee export credit is being implemented by Directorate (DGFT) through commercial banks.The scheme came into effect from 01.04.2015 and is for a period of 5 years.(The scheme was earlier called as ‘interest subvention scheme’ which was existing for the period from August 2010 to 31.03.2015).…
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Salient Features of FEMA- Foreign exchange Management Act
Foreign exchange Management Act (FEMA) 1999 came into effect in India from June 1, 2000 replacing earlier law FERA 1973. FEMA is a regulatory mechanism that enables the Reserve Bank of India to pass regulations and the Central Government to pass rules relating to foreign exchange in tune with the Foreign Trade policy of India.…
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What is Sound Management of Operational Risk?
“Sound Management of Operational Risk” is a collection of principles that has been developed over the years by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision for the purpose of guiding firms in the financial services industry and their regulators to establish sound practices for the management of Operational Risk. These principles cover three main areas: (i)…
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How operational risk is measured?
Basel Committee on banking supervision has adopted a common industry definition of operational risk. Operational risk is defined as the risk of direct or indirect loss resulting from breakdowns in internal procedures, people, system and external events. Examples of operational risk are frauds, system failure, error in financial transactions, failure to discharge demand of contractual…
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RBI Press release on Central Board meets at Mumbai
RBI Press release 2018-2019/1165 date November on 19.11.2018 on Central Board meets at Mumbai The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Central Board met ON 21.11.2018 in Mumbai and discussed the BASEL REGULATORY CAPITAL FRAMEWORK, A RESTRUCTURING SCHEME for stressed MSMEs, BANK HEALTH UNDER PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTION (PCA) framework and the ECONOMIC CAPITAL FRAME WORK (ECF)…
Investment in ULIPs for tax deductions
Investment in ULIP is eligible for deduction under section 80C (life insurance) or 80CCC (pension) of Income Tax Act. A maximum of Rs 1,50,000 is allowed under section 80C/ 80CCC. ULIP is an integrated product of ‘insurance and investment’ developed and marketed by life insurance companies. ULIP offers investors the advantage of both insurance and…
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