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RBI/2010-11/278 A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 16, November 16, 2010 To All Category – I Authorised Dealer Banks Madam / Sir, Reporting Mechanism – Data of Authorised Dealer Category-I Branches Attention of Authorised Dealer Category – I (AD Category – I) banks is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 54 dated May 08, 2007. [...] Full Article

The Committee on Comprehensive Regulation for Credit Rating Agencies (CRAs), set up by the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance under the Chairmanship of Dr. K.P. Krishnan, Joint Secretary (Capital Markets) with representatives from all the financial sector regulators, has felt that prima facie there is no immediate concern about the operations and activities of CRAs in India even in the context of the recent financial crisis. Full Article

INCLUSIVE GROWTH is the word which is often heard and understood less by majority. I will not get into complex explanations of the above word meaning. In simple words Inclusive Growth by its very definition implies an equitable allocation of resources with benefits accruing to every section of society. Full Article

2. In continuation thereof, it has been decided to amend the Simplified Listing Agreement for Debt Securities as follows with immediate effect:(a) fter clause 5, the following proviso shall be inserted: Provided that this requirement shall not be applicable in case of unsecured debt instruments issued by regulated financial sector entities eligible for meeting capital requirements as specified by respective regulators. Full Article

ALL practicing chartered accountants in the country may now have to keep a close tab on their clients, as the accounting rule-maker , the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), is considering a proposal to devise a set of know your customer (KYC) norms to be followed by its members before taking up business. Full Article

At present, the provisioning requirements for NPAs range between 10 per cent and 100 per cent of the outstanding amount, depending on the age of the NPAs and the security available. Banks can also make additional specific provisions subject to a consistent policy based on riskiness of their credit portfolios, because the rates of provisioning stipulated for NPAs are the regulatory minimum. It has been observed that there is a wide heterogeneity and variance in the level .. Full Article

Do you wish to nominate any leader for the Corporate Awards? These awards are instituted to acknowledge Chartered Accountants in industry who have demonstrated excellence in the way in which they conduct their profession, are exemplary role models in the industry and have created value to their company's stakeholders on a sustainable basis. Full Article