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RBI to hand-deliver a message of zero tolerance on lapses
RBI met CFOs and auditors to enforce zero tolerance for compliance lapses. Deputy governors stressed accurate balance sheets, aggressive lending risks, and ever-greening of loans. Recent CEO talks included credit-deposit growth gaps. Governor Das emphasized risk awareness. Digital banking restrictions on Kotak Bank, IIFL Finance, and others were due to regulatory lapses.
Paytm Bank, auditor lock horns over business viability
Paytm Payments Bank faces audit qualification disputes over viability, seeking RBI intervention. Compliance issues led to operational restrictions, prompting directions to transfer businesses. KYC guideline non-compliance has halted income generation and eroded net worth.
Chandra Shekhar Ghosh likely to be Bandhan Group's executive head
Ghosh, who will retire from the bank on July 9 as managing director, will oversee Bandhan's insurance and mutual fund ventures, besides the bank's activity, two people familiar with the matter said.
Punjab & Sind Bank plans to open 100 branches this fiscal
The bank plans to more than double its BC network during the current fiscal, Punjab & Sind Bank Managing Director Swarup Kumar Saha said, adding, that the bank is trying to expand this network to 4,000 by the end of the current financial year against 1,700 at present.
Bandhan Bank names Ratan Kumar Kesh as interim head
Bandhan Bank is facing a leadership change as CEO Chandra Shekhar Ghosh steps down without a successor in place. The board is considering options for an interim head to manage daily operations during this transition period.
Budget 2024: Savings account interest up to Rs 25,000 may get tax exempt
The government is examining a proposal to increase the tax-deductible amount on savings account interest to Rs 25,000. Current limits are Rs 10,000 (Section 80TTA), Rs 50,000 for seniors (Section 80TTB), under the old tax regime. Banks have been advocating for incentives on deposits due to rising concerns over the increasing credit-deposit ratio.
View: Indian banks know climate is their biggest threat
RBI’s financial stability report warns of climate change risks despite declining loan defaults. Concerns exist over exposure to energy and construction sectors. A 2023 framework mandates climate strategies by March 2028. Regulatory delays persist, with a 2021 task force and low foreign interest in green bonds. Efforts to attract global investors continue. Public sector banks are particularly vulnerable.
PSBs on the margins in credit cards, but NPAs ahead by a wide margin
Public sector banks in India are navigating the credit card market, facing challenges with high NPAs. The focus on tier-II and tier-III cities is driving credit card sales, with State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda leading in card spending through subsidiaries. Specialized skills and appealing features are crucial for success, particularly in attracting younger consumers with modern products and reward points.
HDFC UPI unavailable on July 13
HDFC Bank announces temporary unavailability of UPI systems on Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 3:00 am to 3:45 am and 9:30 am to 12:45 am for migrating its Core Banking System to a new platform. The move aims to enhance customer experience by improving performance, capacity, reliability, and scalability. The upgrade is scheduled on a bank holiday to reduce inconvenience, prompting customers to plan ahead for banking activities.
Banks scanning proprietor A/Cs to spot 'money mules'
Banks intensify scrutiny on new accounts to combat mule activities, adapting to evolving fraud tactics like forming private companies. Vigilant measures include verification visits, latitude data, and washout logic analysis to deter money laundering and digital frauds in the financial system.
For people's man Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, the challenge is to take high-flying SBI to newer heights
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty's upcoming role as the chairman of State Bank of India follows a period of remarkable growth under Chairman Khara's leadership, marked by a substantial increase in the bank's stock price and improved asset quality.
Banks told to stay vigilant amid intel on cyberattack threat
Apart from continuously checking network activities and server logs to detect malicious intrusions, banks will have to monitor critical payment systems such as SWIFT (the messaging system to confirm cross-border fund transfers), card network (which facilitates card payments), the online local fund transfer frameworks RTGS, NEFT and UPI, the real-time payment system.
Bank Unions write to Finance Minister for merger of RRBs with Sponsor Banks
The merger of Regional Rural Banks with Sponsor Banks, as demanded by bank unions, aims to enhance efficiency, viability, and sustainability in the banking sector. This strategic move will not only improve employee skills and governance but also mobilize deposits, streamline credit delivery, and benefit the rural population significantly.
SBI plans to open 400 branches in FY25: Chairman Dinesh Khara
Asked about the monetisation of subsidiaries, Khara said that SBI would wait for them to further scale up their operations before listing them. Scaling up their operation will increase valuation and ensure better returns for the parent SBI.
Banking 'efficiency': Public sector banks beat private peers in new SBI list
The study evaluates efficiency by examining how effectively banks utilise their resources to produce output at an optimal scale.
Public sector banks pin hopes on new Govt for higher PLI for employees
State-run banks are optimistic about a more lucrative performance-linked incentive (PLI) for employees and are advocating for a five-day banking week as a new coalition government takes charge. Bank unions and employee associations seek a review of the current PLI scheme, introduced in 2020, which currently offers up to 15-days salary for growth exceeding 15%. Recent wage settlements have included a 17% salary increase and proposed a five-day week, pending government approval. Banks' cumulative profit exceeded ₹1.4 lakh crore in FY 2024.
Citi's new banking head Viswas Raghavan begins as CEO hails his 'intensity'
Raghavan previously served as JPMorgan's CEO in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, while also leading its investment and corporate banking and treasury services in the region. After joining JPMorgan in 2000, he held senior roles in debt and equity capital markets.
Punjab National Bank, IIFCL sign pact for financing infra projects
PNB and IIFCL signed an agreement to offer financial assistance for infrastructure projects, aiming for consortium lending. The MoU signing involved Atul Kumar Goel and Padmanabhan Raja Jaishankar.
Indian Overseas Bank plans to open 88 new branches in FY24
Indian Overseas Bank is set to establish 88 new branches across India in FY24. The bank recently opned a new branch in Nagapattinam and its 126th ATM in Puducherry. Managing Director and CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava said that the bank's expansion strategy aimed to serve unbanked rural areas with innovative products. The bank's total business has surpassed Rs 5 lakh crore.
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