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Forget queues; bank online
BANKS are trying to bring on `channel migration'. They are trying to coax people vexed with crowds and queues to bank online. Value-added services are being offered by the dozen to entice them. `File your income-tax returns, pay insurance ... More

LIFE INSURANCE


LIC scuppers States' bid to buy back high-cost loans
LIFE Insurance Corporation (LIC) has blocked States' attempts to buy back loans. LIC is the largest financier for State Governments, both directly and indirectly. LIC provides support to States by subscribing to development loans floated by ... More

DEBT MARKET


Traders shy away from long-dated securities
Traders are still shy of going in to securities, which are long-dated. This is because long-dated securities in excess of 10 years tend to be less liquid, especially since the bulk of the liabilities profile in the banking system is short-ended. More

PRIVATE BANKS


Banking on surprise
A man dressed as an ATM distributing HDFC Bank application forms to early morning walkers in race course in Coimbatore on Sunday.

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PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS


SBI ready with social plan
STATE Bank of India (SBI) has finalised an action plan to conduct 460 community service banking (CSB) activities in Kerala under various schemes during the current fiscal. The plan would cover various schemes for the weaker sections of the ... More

GOVT BONDS


Short-term govvies to see good interest
As there is a shortage of short-term G-sec bonds in the secondary market, there should be overwhelming investor interest for this security. At current levels of forward premium, investment opportunities for banks are dwindling and there is sustained interest to invest in `AAA' rated paper. More

NON-PERFORMING ASSETS


Defaulters keen to settle NPA dues
BANKERS are a joyous lot as the Ordinance to sanitise non-performing assets (NPAs) has begun to have its effect even before the lenders started cracking the whip provided by the law. Errant borrowers have already started making discreet ... More

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