Lecture 11: Handout The Regulation of Banks Date: 28 April 2004 Module: International Banking Why Regulate Banks? Banks are intermediaries between money suppliers and those who need money. Commercial banks are most heavily regulated financial institutions. Five main reasons for regulation: I. The first is to ensure the safety and soundness of banks. The purpose is to maintain I) domestic and II) international confidence‚ III) protect depositors and ultimately taxpayers
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Role of Information Technology (IT) in the Banking Sector Banking environment has become highly competitive today. To be able to survive and grow in the changing market environment banks are going for the latest technologies‚ which is being perceived as an ‘enabling resource’ that can help in developing learner and more flexible structure that can respond quickly to the dynamics of a fast changing market scenario. It is also viewed as an instrument of cost reduction and effective communication with
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services provided by five Indian banks. The relationship dimensions which lead to customer satisfaction have been identified. This study reports on the different satisfaction levels of customers of private and public sector banks with respect to the services provided by their banks. 1.1 HISTORY OF THE BANKING SECTOR Banking in India originated in the last decades of the 18th century. The first banks were The General Bank of India which started in 1786‚ and the Bank of Hindustan‚ both of which are
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Bank Accounting Bank accounting consists in making written‚ permanent records of every transaction. Every penny must be accounted for. The statement of the bank‚ which we have just discussed‚ shows the general‚ or control‚ accounts of the bank‚ and the various books of the bank show the detail of these items. It would not be impossible‚ but it would be entirely impractical‚ to enter every figure directly on the statement of condition. We might imagine an enormous sheet on which the capital is entered
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ROLE OF BANKS First‚ they take a leading role in developing other financial intermediaries and markets. Second‚ due to the absence of well-developed equity and bond markets‚ the corporate sector depends heavily on banks to meet its financing needs. Finally‚ in emerging markets such as India‚ banks cater to the needs of a vast number of savers from the household sector‚ who prefer assured income and liquidity and safety of funds‚ because of their inadequate capacity to manage financial risks Definition
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I-Part 1: 1.0 Organizational Overview: AB Bank is known as one of leading bank of the country since its commencement 28 years ago. It continues to remain updated with the latest products and services‚ considering consumer and client perspectives. AB Bank has thus been able to keep their consumer’s and client’s trust while upholding their reliability‚ across time. In spite of adverse market conditions‚ AB Bank Limited which turned 28 this year‚ concluded the 2008 financial year with good results
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Commercial banking activity BLF is an old established leading bank in Corporate Banking and an active professional provider of quality services to the Lebanese and regional markets. Our specialized team covers all segments of the business and is fully dedicated and committed to present our clients with needed advisory and adapted solutions to their requirements. Commercial banking activities are carried out through two main commercial divisions: the small and middle market banking division and
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Total Bank 59=Scheduled 52 +Non-Scheduled 4+ Prospective 3. 35 Private Commercial banks including 8 islami : 1. AB Bank Limited (12 April 1982) 2. Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited (16 September 1999) 3. Bank Asia Limited (27 November 1999) 4. BRAC Bank Limited (04 July 2001) 5. Dhaka Bank Limited (05 July 1995) 6. Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited ( 3 June 1996) 7. Eastern Bank Limited (August 1992) 8. IFIC Bank Limited [1976 (full bank 1983)] 9. Jamuna Bank Limited (3 june 2001)
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Introduction To Banks Banks have developed around 200 years ago. The natures of banks have changed as the time has changed. The term bank is related to financial transactions. It is a financial establishment which uses‚ money deposited by customers for investment‚ pays it out when required‚ makes loans at interest exchanges currency etc. however to understand the concept in detail we need to see some of its definitions. Many economists have tried to give different meanings of the term bank. Nature
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INVESTMENT BANKS As with commercial banks‚ investment banks are highly leveraged entities that play important roles in both the primary and secondary markets. Investment banking activities include: • Raising funds through public offerings and private placement of securities. • Trading of securities. • Mergers‚ acquisitions‚ and financial restructuring advising. • Merchant banking. • Securities finance and prime brokerage services. The first role is assisting in the raising of funds by
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