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Q4 2018 D&B CFO Optimism Index Drops

Q4 2018 optimism among CFOs of Indian companies is at the lowest since Q2, 2014,  shows  the D&B Composite CFO Optimism Index. This is revealed by the Q4 2018 Dun & Bradstreet Optimism Index report released last

D&B Composite CFO Optimism Index 

D&B CFO Composite Optimism Index is the result consolidated on the basis of a survey conducted among Chief Financial Officers (CFO) by Dun & Bradstreet. The D&B CFO Composite Optimism Index represents the expectations and feedbacks of

Types of Complaints To Banking Ombudsman

Banking ombudsman scheme is a fast and low cost forum for quick resolution of customer grievances relating to deficiency in certain banking services.  What are the complaints that can be filed with banking Ombudsman? Any person aggrieved

Banking Ombudsman Scheme of RBI

Banking ombudsman scheme is an efficient, low cost and fast customer grievance forum for bank customers in India. The Banking ombudsman scheme was introduced in India by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 1995 under the powers

Payment Cards in Digital Banking

A payment card is normally a plastic card that allows the holder to make an electronic payment. It has played a crucial role in the advancement of digital banking. Debit card, credit card, ATM card, prepaid card,

Section 7 of RBI Act and Its Implications

Section 7 of RBI Act 1934 is a provision in that authorizes the Central government in India to issue directions to RBI. Section 7 of RBI Act came into limelight due to reports that the Central government

Digital Public Credit Registry (PCR) in India – An overview

Public Credit Registry (PCR) was indicated as a prerequisite by Reserve bank of India (RBI) for moving towards equitable and timely access to credit. PCR was muted as a giant step towards formalizing credit in India. RBI

Unified Payment Interface (UPI): A Digital Banking Catalyst

Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is an outstanding payment system that has evolved as the backbone of digital banking in India. UPI allows the user to transfer funds money from his account to that of the payee in

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2010 

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2010 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that envisages twin objectives. FCRA Act 2010 is a consolidation of the laws regulating the acceptance and utilization of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality

HBA scheme for Government Employees in Kerala shifted to Banks

Kerala State Government employees will have to approach scheduled commercial banks/ NBFCs functioning in the state to avail of House Building Advance (HBA scheme) hereafter. So far, the loans under House Building Advance at concessional rate of