Monthly Archives: September 2013

What does the new RBI Governor has to say for this?

Yet another case of Banking fraud involving loss of Rs 19 lakhs to a retired IIT professor has been reported by DNA. See report This is a typical phishing fraud arising out of failure of security in the Banking system. … Continue reading

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Can we believe that RBI inadvertently missed a Banking license applicant?

In what appears to be a big joke, it is reported that RBI inadvertently missed announcing the name of the Chandigarh based “KC Land &Finance” as one of the applicants to Banking license which it announced with fanfare on July … Continue reading

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Differentiated Licensing for new Banks open up better prospects.. for litigation?

After RBI received 26 applications for Bank licenses, discussions have been going on on whether it is desirable to issue a large number of licenses or restrict it to a few. Many corporates who perhaps were the favourites of the … Continue reading

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RBI sets up a panel of 5 persons to screen Bank license applications

It is reported that RBI has zeroed in on a panel of 5 eminent members to screen the Banking license applications and provide necessary guidance to the RBI Governor for suitable decision. Though not confirmed, it is expected that the … Continue reading

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