Fine 008
Fine 008
**Prompt:**
The bank levies a __________ on the unutilized portion of the cash credit limit.
**Options:**
* A. fixed charge
* B. convenience charge
* C. commitment charge
* D. floating charge
**Explanation:**
A commitment charge is a fee charged by a bank to a borrower for the unused portion of a
credit facility, such as a cash credit limit. This charge is typically levied as a percentage of
the unused credit limit.**Prompt:**
**Options:**
**Explanation:**
NABARD was established as an apex body to oversee and regulate Regional Rural Banks
(RRBs). It provides financial assistance to these banks and supervises their operations to
ensure that they are meeting the needs of rural areas. While NABARD also works with other
financial institutions, its primary focus is on RRBs.**Prompt:**
__________ is calculated as the difference between current and projected credit and deposit
flows.
**Options:**
* A. funding gap
* B. matching gap
* C. duration gap
* D. liquidity gap
**Correct Answer:** A. funding gap
**Explanation:**
A funding gap is the difference between a bank's current and projected credit and deposit
flows. It measures the bank's ability to meet its funding needs in the future. A positive
funding gap indicates that the bank has more credit commitments than available funds, while
a negative funding gap indicates that the bank has more funds than it needs for its credit
commitments.
Options:
Explanation:
The call money market is a segment of the money market where funds are lent and
borrowed on an overnight basis. This means that the loans are typically for one day only,
and the interest rate is determined at the beginning of each day. Call money markets are
used by banks, financial institutions, and corporations to meet their short-term liquidity
needs.
Options:
* A. Interest A/c
* B. Commission A/c
* C. Exchange A/c
* D. Current A/c
Explanation:
Prepayment charges are fees collected from customers who pay off their loans early. These
charges are typically treated as income and credited to the Commission A/c. This account is
used to record the income earned by the bank from various fees and charges, including
prepayment charges.
Risk may be listed as (a) credit risk, (b) liquidity risk, (c) premature closure risk.
Options:
* A. Only a
* B. Only b
* C. a and c
* D. a, b, and c
Correct Answer: D. a, b, and c
Explanation:
Credit risk, liquidity risk, and premature closure risk are all types of risks that banks face.
Credit risk is the risk that a borrower will default on a loan. Liquidity risk is the risk that a
bank will not be able to meet its funding needs. Premature closure risk is the risk that a
depositor will withdraw their funds from a bank before the maturity date of their deposit.
Options:
* A. Tier I
* B. Tier II
* C. Tier III
* D. Any of these
Explanation:
Preference Share Capital Instruments are a type of equity capital that ranks above common
equity but below debt in terms of priority for payment of dividends and claims in liquidation.
They are classified as Tier II capital under the Basel III capital adequacy framework. Tier II
capital is used to absorb losses and provide a cushion against unexpected risks.
If a bank is not able to respond to a situation in time in internet banking, this is called
Options:
Explanation:
Operational risk refers to the risk of loss arising from inadequate or failed internal processes,
people, and systems, or from external events. If a bank is unable to respond to a situation in
time in internet banking, it is an example of operational risk. This could lead to financial
losses, reputational damage, and customer dissatisfaction.
Options:
* A. 90
* B. 180
* C. 360
* D. 30
Explanation:
Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) are loans or advances that have not been repaid in full or in
part on the due date and have remained overdue for a specified period of time. In India, a
cash credit or an overdue account is treated as an NPA if it remains out of order for a period
of more than 180 days.
**Options:**
**Correct Answer:** B. Ensuring that the funds are applied for the purpose for which they
were intended
**Explanation:**
Options:
* A. Tier I
* B. Tier II
* C. Tier III
* D. Any of these
Explanation:
Paid-up equity capital and share premium are both considered part of Tier I capital under the
Basel III capital adequacy framework. Tier I capital is the highest quality capital that a bank
can hold and is used to absorb losses and provide a cushion against unexpected risks.
Options:
* A. Clean Bill
* B. Documentary Bill
* C. Supply Bill
* D. LC backed bill
Explanation:
Any asset which has remained in the substandard category for a period of 12 months can be
termed as
Options:
* A. standard assets
* B. sub-standard assets
* C. doubtful assets
* D. loss assets
Explanation:
Options:
Explanation:
A letter of credit is a document issued by a bank that guarantees payment to a seller if the
buyer fails to meet their obligations. It is a traditional financial instrument that is not typically
associated with internet banking services. While some banks may offer online applications
for letters of credit, the process of issuing and managing letters of credit is often still done
offline.
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__________ is normally for a period of or less than 2 years and hence provides funds for
short duration only.
Options:
Explanation:
Factoring is a financial arrangement where a business sells its invoices to a third party,
known as a factor, at a discount. The factor then collects the receivables from the customers
and pays the business the agreed-upon amount, minus a factoring fee. Factoring is typically
used for short-term financing needs, as the invoices are usually due within 30 to 60
days.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
* **Reduced risk:** A large client base diversifies the bank's risk, making it less susceptible
to losses from individual defaults.
* **Higher income:** Retail banking typically involves smaller transactions with higher
interest rates, leading to relatively higher income compared to corporate banking.
* **Stable model:** Retail banking is generally considered a stable business model with less
volatility compared to other areas of banking.
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Options:
Explanation:
Options:
Explanation:
NPA stands for Non-Performing Assets. These are loans or advances that have not been
repaid in full or in part on the due date and have remained overdue for a specified period of
time.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
Options:
* A. No Change
* B. Increase
* C. Decrease
* D. Constant Increase
Explanation:
Reserve requirements are the amount of money that banks must hold in reserve at the
central bank. If the reserve requirements are increased, banks will have less money to lend
out. This will decrease the money supply in the economy, leading to higher interest rates and
reduced economic activity.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
* **Public sector banks:** These banks are owned and controlled by the government.
* **Private sector banks:** These banks are owned and controlled by private individuals or
companies.
* **Foreign banks:** These banks are branches or subsidiaries of foreign banks operating in
India.
OTR is the bailment of goods as security for payment of a debt or performance of a promise.
Options:
* A. Mortgage
* B. Hypothecation
* C. Pledge
* D. Assignment
Explanation:
What is the next step after the advance sanctioned by the competent authority?
Options:
* A. Appraisal
* B. Check drawing power
* C. Disbursement
* D. None of these
Explanation:
After the advance is sanctioned by the competent authority, the next step is to check the
drawing power. Drawing power is the maximum amount that can be withdrawn from the
sanctioned advance. Once the drawing power is checked, the funds can be disbursed to the
borrower.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
The cash to deposit ratio is a measure of a bank's liquidity. It is calculated by dividing the
sum of the bank's cash in hand and balance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by its total
deposits. A high cash to deposit ratio indicates that the bank has sufficient liquidity to meet
its depositors' demands for withdrawals.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
Pillar III of Basel II is focused on market discipline. It requires banks to disclose information
about their capital adequacy, risk exposure, and risk management practices. This
transparency is intended to improve market discipline by allowing investors and other market
participants to assess the bank's financial health and make informed decisions.Prompt:
A denotes a loss of income or profit that could arise when funds are sourced at a higher cost
than the return on investment of these funds.
Options:
* A. Long Margin
* B. Positive Carry
* C. Negative Carry
* D. Short Margin
Correct Answer: C. Negative Carry
Explanation:
Negative carry refers to a situation where the cost of financing an investment is higher than
the return generated by the investment. This can occur when interest rates on borrowed
funds are higher than the yield on the invested assets. In such a scenario, the investor incurs
a loss, which is referred to as negative carry.
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CTR signifies fraudulent capture and recording of customers' security details, to be used
later for committing fraud. It originates from the analogy that internet fraudsters are using
email lures to 'fish' for passwords and financial data from myriads of internet users.
Options:
* A. Identity theft
* B. Skimming
* C. Phishing
* D. Carding
Explanation:
Phishing is a type of cybercrime where fraudsters attempt to trick individuals into revealing
their personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers, by pretending to be
from a legitimate organization. The term "phishing" is derived from the analogy of using
email lures to "fish" for personal information from unsuspecting victims.Prompt:
CTR risk arises from a bank's inability to meet its obligations when they come due, and
refers to situations in which a party is willing but unable to find a counterparty to trade an
asset.
Options:
Explanation:
Liquidity risk refers to the risk that a bank will not be able to meet its obligations when they
come due. This can occur if the bank is unable to sell its assets or borrow funds to meet its
cash flow needs. In the given scenario, the inability to find a counterparty to trade an asset
indicates a liquidity risk.
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For uncollectible loans with such little value that their continuance as bankable assets is not
warranted, all identified losses have to be charged off. Such losses are generally charged off
in the same period in which they are written off.
Options:
Explanation:
Loss assets are loans that have been deemed uncollectible and are written off as a loss.
These are loans with such little value that it is not worthwhile for the bank to continue holding
them on its books. When a loan is classified as a loss asset, the bank must recognize the
loss in the same period in which the loan is written off.Prompt:
Options:
* A. compounding
* B. advance
* C. actual
* D. accrual
Explanation:
Regional rural banks have been set up with the basic objective of
Options:
Correct Answer: D. Providing credit, deposit and other banking facility to people in rural
areas
Explanation:
Regional rural banks (RRBs) were set up in India with the primary objective of providing
financial services to rural areas. They offer a range of banking services, including credit,
deposits, and other financial products, to people in rural areas. This helps to promote rural
development and reduce the financial exclusion of rural populations.Prompt:
Options:
* A. 0.05
* B. 0.07
* C. 0.08
* D. 0.1
Explanation:
Under Basel II, the minimum capital adequacy ratio (CAR) that banks must maintain is 8%.
This means that banks must have a capital base of at least 8% of their total risk-weighted
assets.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
NPA stands for Non-Performing Assets. These are loans or advances that have not been
repaid in full or in part on the due date and have remained overdue for a specified period of
time.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
Tier I capital is considered the core capital of a bank and is the most stable component of its
capital base. It consists of:
* **Share capital:** This is the capital raised by the bank through the sale of shares to
investors.
* **Disclosed reserves:** These are reserves that are clearly disclosed in the bank's financial
statements, such as retained earnings and other reserves.
Tier I capital is considered the most stable component of a bank's capital base because it is
not subject to any restrictions on its use or distribution.Prompt:
The securities brought by the bank with an idea to hold them up to maturity are categorized
as
Options:
* A. Held to Maturity
* B. Available for sale
* C. Held for Trading
* D. Held for Investment
Explanation:
Securities held to maturity are debt securities that the bank intends to hold until their maturity
date. These securities are typically purchased with the intention of earning interest income
until maturity. The bank does not intend to sell these securities before maturity, unless there
is a compelling reason to do so.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
SHG stands for Self Help Group. These are voluntary associations of people, usually
women, who come together to save money and provide microcredit to each other. SHGs are
an important tool for poverty alleviation and women's empowerment in many developing
countries.Prompt:
When the risk of loss resulted by an unfavorable change in price of a security mainly due to
factors related to the issuer, it is termed
Options:
* A. Specific risk
* B. General market risk
* C. Interest rate risk
* D. Default risk
Explanation:
Specific risk, also known as unsystematic risk or idiosyncratic risk, is the risk of loss in an
investment due to factors specific to the issuer of the security. This type of risk cannot be
diversified away by investing in a portfolio of securities. Some examples of specific risk
include the risk of a company going bankrupt, the risk of a product becoming obsolete, or the
risk of a company's management team being ineffective.Prompt:
Options:
* A. Anytime money
* B. Automated teller money
* C. All time money
* D. Automated teller machine
Explanation:
ATM stands for Automated Teller Machine. It is an electronic banking device that allows
customers to perform various banking transactions, such as withdrawing cash, depositing
money, transferring funds, and checking account balances.Prompt:
Options:
* A. Capital market
* B. Primary market
* C. Secondary market
* D. Money market
Explanation:
A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a negotiable market instrument issued by banks and other
financial institutions. It is a debt security that pays a fixed rate of interest over a specified
period of time. CDs are typically issued in the primary market, which is the market where
new securities are initially sold to investors. After the initial issuance, CDs can be traded in
the secondary market.Prompt:
Options:
* A. Tier I capital
* B. Tier II capital
* C. Tier III
* D. Tier I and Tier II capital
Explanation:
Revaluation reserve is a reserve created when the value of a bank's fixed assets is
increased through revaluation. It is included in Tier II capital, which is a supplementary
capital buffer that provides additional protection to depositors and other creditors. Tier II
capital is not as stable as Tier I capital, but it still plays an important role in ensuring the
financial soundness of a bank.Prompt:
Cash to deposit ratio is
Options:
Explanation:
The cash to deposit ratio is a measure of a bank's liquidity. It is calculated by dividing the
sum of the bank's cash in hand and balance with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) by its total
deposits. A high cash to deposit ratio indicates that the bank has sufficient liquidity to meet
its depositors' demands for withdrawals.Prompt:
Options:
* A. Risk owing to altering of yields across maturities and its impact on NII
* B. Risk owing to wrong drawing of yield curve by Bank staff
* C. Risk of lower current yield
* D. None of these
Correct Answer: A. Risk owing to altering of yields across maturities and its impact on NII
Explanation:
Yield curve risk is the risk of loss arising from changes in the shape of the yield curve, which
is the relationship between interest rates and time to maturity. When the yield curve shifts, it
can have an impact on a bank's net interest income (NII), which is the difference between
the interest income it earns on its assets and the interest expense it pays on its liabilities. For
example, if the yield curve steepens, the bank may earn higher interest income on its
long-term assets, but it may also have to pay higher interest rates on its long-term liabilities.
This can lead to a decline in the bank's NII.
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If a bank is not able to respond to a situation in time in internet banking, this is called
Options:
Explanation:
Operational risk refers to the risk of loss arising from a bank's internal processes, systems,
or people. It includes the risk of fraud, errors, system failures, and other operational failures.
In the given scenario, the bank's inability to respond to a situation in time in internet banking
is an example of an operational risk.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
* **Lower risk:** A large customer base diversifies risk, reducing exposure to individual
defaults.
* **Higher income:** Retail banking often generates higher income due to wider spreads
between lending and deposit rates.
* **Stable model:** Retail banking is generally a stable business with less volatility compared
to other banking segments.
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Options:
* A. SEBI
* B. NABARD
* C. RBI
* D. SIDBI
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the apex monetary institution of India. It is responsible for
formulating and implementing monetary policy, regulating the banking system, and issuing
currency. The other options listed are also financial institutions in India, but they do not have
the same level of authority or responsibility as the RBI.Prompt:
VaR is
Options:
Correct Answer: D. Potential worst case loss at a specific confidence level over a certain
period of time
Explanation:
Value at Risk (VaR) is a statistical measure used to quantify the potential loss in the value of
an investment portfolio over a specified period of time at a given confidence level. It is a risk
management tool that helps investors assess the potential downside risk of their
investments.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in
1982 to promote agricultural and rural development in India. It was given the responsibility of
overseeing and financing Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), which were set up to provide
financial services to rural areas.
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Term deposits typically take the form of
Options:
Explanation:
Term deposits are deposits that are made for a fixed period of time and earn a fixed rate of
interest. They can take several forms, including:
* **Fixed Deposits (FD):** These are deposits made for a fixed period of time, typically
ranging from a few months to several years.
* **Recurring Deposits (RD):** These are deposits made in regular installments over a fixed
period of time.
* **Certificates of Deposits (CD):** These are negotiable instruments issued by banks that
promise to pay a fixed rate of interest over a specified period of time.
Therefore, all of the options listed are valid forms of term deposits.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
Pillar III of Basel II is focused on market discipline, which means encouraging banks to
disclose information about their risk exposures and capital adequacy to the market. This
transparency helps investors and other stakeholders to assess the bank's financial health
and make informed decisions.Prompt:
A cash credit or a overdue account will be treated as NPA if an account remains out of order
for a period of more than
Options:
* A. 30
* B. 90
* C. 180
* D. 360
Correct Answer: B. 90
Explanation:
Options:
Explanation:
EMI stands for Equated Monthly Installment. It is a fixed amount that a borrower pays to a
lender each month to repay a loan. The EMI includes both the principal amount of the loan
and the interest charged on it. The EMI remains the same throughout the loan tenure,
making it easier for borrowers to manage their finances.Prompt:
Options:
Explanation:
Options:
Explanation:
The Know Your Customer (KYC) form is a mandatory form that banks require customers to
fill out when opening an account. This form collects personal and financial information about
the customer, which can be used for cross-selling purposes. Banks can use the information
in the KYC form to identify products that the customer may be interested in and offer them
those products.Prompt:
Options:
* A. Interest A/c
* B. Commission A/c
* C. Exchange A/c
* D. Current A/c
Explanation:
Prepayments charges are fees collected by banks from borrowers who pay off their loans
early. These charges are typically considered commission income for the bank and should
be credited to the Commission A/c.
How many schedules are there in Profit and loss account of a bank
Options:
* A. 2
* B. 3
* C. 4
* D. 5
Correct Answer: B. 3
Explanation:
There are three schedules in the Profit and Loss account of a bank:
1. **Income**
2. **Expenses**
3. **Profit/Loss**
The Income schedule lists all the bank's income items, such as interest income, fees and
commissions, and investment income. The Expenses schedule lists all the bank's expense
items, such as interest expense, salaries and wages, and operating expenses. The
Profit/Loss schedule shows the net profit or loss of the bank for the period.Prompt:
CTR signify fraudulent capture and recording of customers security details, to be used later
for committing fraud. It originates from the analogy that internet fraudsters are using email
lures to 'fish' for passwords and financial data from myriads of internet users
Options:
* A. Identity theft
* B. Skimming
* C. Phishing
* D. Carding
Explanation:
CTR stands for Card Testing and Reporting. It is a type of phishing attack in which fraudsters
use stolen credit card details to make small transactions to see if the card is still active. If the
transaction is successful, the fraudsters can use the card to make larger purchases.
Phishing is a type of social engineering attack in which fraudsters attempt to trick people into
revealing their personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. Phishing
attacks often take the form of emails that appear to be from legitimate businesses or
organizations.
The other options listed are also types of fraud, but they do not involve the fraudulent
capture and recording of customers' security details.
Identity theft is a type of fraud in which someone uses another person's personal information
to steal their identity. Skimming is a type of fraud in which criminals use a device to capture
the data from a credit or debit card. Carding is the use of stolen credit card information to
make purchases.Prompt:
CTR are individuals recruited over the internet with the sole purpose of being intermediaries
for illegally acquired funds. These funds could have been acquired through methods such as
phishing and other types of scams.
Options:
Explanation:
Mules are individuals who are recruited to launder illegally acquired funds. They may be
unaware that the money they are handling is the proceeds of crime. Mules are often paid a
small fee for their services, and they may be unaware of the risks involved.
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ost-graduate-program-in-management/fine008-banking-services/65174269)Prompt:
The likelihood that default will take place over a specified time horizon is known as
Options:
* A. Probability of default
* B. Exposure at default
* C. Expected Loss
* D. Loss given default
Explanation:
Probability of default (PD) is the likelihood that a borrower will default on a loan within a
specified period of time. It is one of the three key inputs used in calculating the expected loss
of a loan. The other two inputs are exposure at default (EAD) and loss given default (LGD).
PD is typically estimated using statistical models based on the borrower's credit history,
financial condition, and other relevant factors.Prompt:
CTR denotes a loss of income or profit that could arise when funds are sourced at a higher
cost than the return on investment of these funds
Options:
* A. Long Margin
* B. Positive Carry
* C. Negative Carry
* D. Short Margin
Explanation:
CTR stands for Carry Trade Risk. It is the risk of a loss in income or profit that can arise
when funds are borrowed at a lower interest rate than the return on investment of those
funds. This is known as a negative carry. If the interest rates on the borrowed funds increase
or the return on investment of the funds decreases, the trader will experience a loss.
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ost-graduate-program-in-management/fine008-banking-services/65174269)Prompt:
The fraction of the exposure and net of any recoveries, which will be lost following a default
event is known as
Options:
* A. Probability of default
* B. Exposure at default
* C. Expected Loss
* D. Loss given default
Explanation:
Loss given default (LGD) is the fraction of the exposure that will be lost following a default
event, net of any recoveries. It is one of the three key inputs used in calculating the expected
loss of a loan. The other two inputs are probability of default (PD) and exposure at default
(EAD).
LGD is typically estimated using historical data on the recovery rate for defaulted loans.