Definition: Cheque truncation system is an arrangement which facilitates the electronic processing of a cheque with the use of Magnetic Ink Character Reader (MICR) data and the scanned image of the instrument without involving any physical exchange or movement of the financial instrument. Truncation, as we know, refers to the shortening of the process and therefore, CTS has … [Read more...] about Cheque Truncation System (CTS)
Banking
Wholesale Banking
Definition: Wholesale banking refers to the complete banking solution provided by the merchant banks to the large scale business organizations and the government agencies or institutions. To avail the facility of wholesale banking, the companies need to possess a strong financial statement and operate on a large scale. Usually, multinational companies are the clients of … [Read more...] about Wholesale Banking
CAMELS Rating System
Definition: CAMELS rating system is an internationally recognized supervisory tool which was developed in the US to measure the bank's or other financial institution's level of risk with the help of its financial statements. The parameters used for judgement comprises of capital adequacy, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity. The CAMELS rating … [Read more...] about CAMELS Rating System
Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)
Definition: A non-banking financial company is that financial institution which provides the banking services to the customers without having a banking license. An NBFC needs to be compulsorily registered under the Companies Act 1956 however, it can be owned privately or by the government. Example Bajaj Finserv Ltd. is the NBFC belonging to Bajaj Finance Limited. It provides … [Read more...] about Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC)
Line of Credit (LOC)
Definition: A line of credit can be seen as a revolving account opened with the bank or other financial institution. It allows the borrower (customer) to withdraw the required amount as a loan, partially or wholly, up to the given maximum limit mentioned in the agreement. The principal feature of a line of credit is that the interest is chargeable only on the sum withdrawn by … [Read more...] about Line of Credit (LOC)
Bill of Exchange Vs Promissory Note
The bill of exchange and promissory note are negotiable instruments used for carrying out various economic activities. However, they vary from each other in many ways. The significant difference between them is that a bill of exchange is a written order drafted by the drawer on the drawee to receive the mentioned sum within the specified period. Whereas, a promissory note is a … [Read more...] about Bill of Exchange Vs Promissory Note
Central Bank Vs Commercial Bank
The central bank and commercial banks both form the base of a country's economy. However, they are incredibly different from one another. When the central bank is the supreme organization of the banking system of any country, the commercial banks function under the rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of the central bank. The significant difference between the two is … [Read more...] about Central Bank Vs Commercial Bank
Kiosk Banking
Definition: Kiosk banking was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) to facilitate primary banking services to the poor and low-income group localities at a reasonable cost without the need for visiting the bank. KIOSK is 'Kommunikasjon Integrert Offentlig Service Kontor'. It is an initiative to benefit the poor section of the society who usually are daily wage … [Read more...] about Kiosk Banking