Category Archives: Information Assurance

RBI mandates Bank liability for POS frauds

RBI had announced certain risk mitigation measures for Card Present transactions vide 22nd Sept 2011. Under this circular, it had been mandated that Banks should implement commercial readiness of acquiring infrastructure to support PIN based POS systems before June 30, … Continue reading

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Facebook Banking application from ICICI Bank

The ICICI Bank application on Face Book that facilitates money transfers to “Friends” is reported to have the following functionality. The application is called “Pockets” -Split & Share that allows customers to split and track expenses and share them with … Continue reading

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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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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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Promoting E Banking-Role of RBI

RBI in its recent annual report, has lamented that 90% of payments are estimated to be collected through Cash/Cheque despite its efforts to promote E Banking. (See this report in Business Line). RBI has stated that more than 3080 crore … Continue reading

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