Reserve Bank of India

“Depositor Education and Awareness” (DEA) Fund

Unclaimed deposits in the banking sector have been a persistent concern, prompting regulatory bodies to take proactive steps to protect consumer interests. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) established the Depositor Education and Awareness (DEA) Fund Scheme in 2014 to ..

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UK Treasury Grants Equivalence to RBI-Authorized Clearing Houses

The United Kingdom Treasury has recently made a significant decision to accord equivalence to central counterparties authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This move marks a crucial step in resolving a regulatory tussle between the RBI and overseas ..

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RBI Guidelines on OTS

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently introduced significant changes to the regulations governing one-time settlements (OTS) and technical write-offs of loans. The RBI has issued detailed guidelines aimed at streamlining the process and ensuring greater accountability in these ..

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RBI Guidelines on Default Loss Guarantee

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a significant step by allowing a ‘first loss default guarantee’ (FLDG) arrangement between regulated entities and lending service providers. This move aims to enhance the digital lending sector and mitigate credit risks ..

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Expected Loss-based Approach for Bad Loan Provisioning

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has outlined its plans for the upcoming financial year, 2023-24. Among the proposed measures to strengthen the bad loan resolution ecosystem is the introduction of an expected loss-based approach for provisioning. This method allows ..

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What is C-KYC Database?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently classified the Centralised Know Your Customer (c-KYC) database as high risk, posing challenges for financial institutions. This move has prompted banks to explore alternative methods for customer authentication, such as video KYC ..

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