News for '-know-your-customer'

Why your Uber/Ola surge prices won't soar anymore

Why your Uber/Ola surge prices won't soar anymore

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

New norms issued as per the Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2020 have mandated a cap on surge price, preventing aggregators from charging more than 1.5 times of the base fare.

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The volunteers are asked to keep an eye on posts which are against the sovereignty and integrity of India, against the defence of India, against the security of the state, against friendly relations with foreign states, content aimed at disturbing public order, disturbing communal harmony and child sex abuse material.

10 Qs To Ask Before Starting A Business

10 Qs To Ask Before Starting A Business

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

A company not only requires ample funds to get it started but also the necessary intellectual and emotional tools to make it a success.

Borrowing money from lending apps? Read this!

Borrowing money from lending apps? Read this!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Remember, if an app breaks the rules while giving you money, it will also break them while collecting.'

Now, open a bank account through Aadhaar without paperwork

Now, open a bank account through Aadhaar without paperwork

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has enabled a feature that would allow anyone with an Aadhaar number to open a bank account, without any paperwork.

Credit card data of 1 million Domino's Pizza customers leaked

Credit card data of 1 million Domino's Pizza customers leaked

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Domino's India data that included sensitive customer information such as their names, phone numbers, and credit card details has allegedly been breached and put on sale on the dark web. According to tweets by Israel-based Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock, Alon Gal, the data is worth 13 terabytes (TB). He tweeted on Sunday that the data includes as many as 180 million order details, including 1 million credit card details. The data, said Gal, was up for sale on the dark web. The threat actor, he said, was asking for $550,000 for the data.

Budget 2013 provides respite for foreign investors: Simpler norms, uniform KYC

Budget 2013 provides respite for foreign investors: Simpler norms, uniform KYC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India would be doing away with different procedures and avenues for many categories.

P-note investment rises to over Rs 60,000 cr till May

P-note investment rises to over Rs 60,000 cr till May

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

P-note is, however, now not a preferred route for investing in India as Sebi has made registration easier and also desirable for FPIs.

No LPG to houses with multiple-connections from Jun 1

No LPG to houses with multiple-connections from Jun 1

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The three state-owned fuel retailers have been "directed to stop supplies of LPG refills to households having multiple- connections for which no KYC (Know Your Customer) details have been received, with effect from June 1," a statement issued by Indian Oil Corporation, the nation's largest oil firm, said.

What RBI learnt from the Cobrapost probe

What RBI learnt from the Cobrapost probe

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The inquiry report raises questions about the effectiveness of management control as well as that of the supervision process.

Cobrapost fallout: RBI extends investigation to 34 banks

Cobrapost fallout: RBI extends investigation to 34 banks

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Reserve Bank of India lens on mutual fund, insurance, gold coin sale by branch's non-sales staff

Beware of fake e-mails promising money in RBI's name!

Beware of fake e-mails promising money in RBI's name!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The RBI on Tuesday announced start of year-long public awareness and consumer protection campaign.

Common KYC norms for FIIs soon: FM

Common KYC norms for FIIs soon: FM

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

At present there are 1,756 FIIs registered in the country. It takes a maximum of three weeks for an FII to register with Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Private sector banks come under the scanner

Private sector banks come under the scanner

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Their return on assets and fee income could be hit as the Reserve Bank might tighten other norms.

Cobrapost fallout: Govt, RBI mull hiking penalty

Cobrapost fallout: Govt, RBI mull hiking penalty

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The regulator has sent show-cause notices to the erring banks and is awaiting their replies to take appropriate corrective measures.

RBI unveils customer-friendly measures

RBI unveils customer-friendly measures

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday announced a slew of measures, including a simplification of the stringent KYC (know-your-customer) norms, to make banking easier for the common man.

LPG consumers need not panic: IOC, BPCL

LPG consumers need not panic: IOC, BPCL

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

IOC has asked consumers to book LPG refill through IVRS or SMSes so that refills reach genuine users.

Coming Soon! RBI's CBDCs Revolution

Coming Soon! RBI's CBDCs Revolution

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

If the CBDCs don't offer interest, why will people shift from cash to CBDCs?, asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

RBI to simplify KYC norms

RBI to simplify KYC norms

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Aadhaar will be used for proof of address and identification.

What are the pitfalls for subsidy targeting

What are the pitfalls for subsidy targeting

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Cash transfer is targeted at the poor, but Aadhaar which will be at the core of the direct transfer process -- has no role in identifying the poor.

'One Nation, One Election' need of India: PM Modi

'One Nation, One Election' need of India: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

The prime minister also suggested a single voters' list for Lok Sabha, assembly and panchayat polls, saying separate lists are a waste of resources.

Sebi announces uniform norms for securities market

Sebi announces uniform norms for securities market

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Capital market regulator Sebi on Wednesday announced introduction of uniform forms and documents for the purpose of customer identification by different market intermediaries like stock exchanges and mutual funds, a step intended to bring uniformity to the process.

Opening a bank account just got simpler

Opening a bank account just got simpler

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

As per the Reserve Bank of India's new KYC norms, customers need not provide separate ID proofs to open a new account. Read on to know the new changes will benefit you.

RBI fines Axis, HDFC, ICICI banks for rule violations

RBI fines Axis, HDFC, ICICI banks for rule violations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The RBI said it had not found initial evidence of money laundering against the three banks.

Sitharaman promises to ease KYC norms for FPIs

Sitharaman promises to ease KYC norms for FPIs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Among other proposals, she said NRI portfolio route would be merged with the FPI route for seamless investment in stock markets.

Get savings account at click of a mouse

Get savings account at click of a mouse

Rediff.com22 May 2012

ICICI Bank, the largest private sector lender in the country, is offering an 'instant account number' if you apply for a savings deposit account through its website.

RBI warns banks to strictly follow KYC rules

RBI warns banks to strictly follow KYC rules

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Absolutely for customer investing over Rs 50,000 in any financial products.

'Private equity can transform banks'

'Private equity can transform banks'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Facilitating conversion of well-run NBFCs into banks is urgently needed.'

SC verdict on Aadhaar puts private firms in a spot

SC verdict on Aadhaar puts private firms in a spot

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

There is some hope for these companies, with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying there was a need for legislative backing for private companies that were using Aadhaar. Adding that a careful reading of the judgment is required, Jaitley said this could be "temporary".

Move to make Aadhar basis for all KYC needs

Move to make Aadhar basis for all KYC needs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to soon notify that the information about an individual captured in 'Aaadhar', issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), would be sufficient to fulfill the KYC (know your customer) norms for all financial products.

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

FPI investments from China likely to be capped at 5%

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Other measures being considered include relatively stringent KYC norms and a separate standard operating procedure for approval, renewal, and fresh investment from India's neighbouring countries.

UID number could be used for market transactions

UID number could be used for market transactions

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Market intermediaries, who are constantly on the lookout for avenues to reduce overhead and compliance costs, have found a new tool.

RBI raps Citi, slaps Rs 25-lakh fine

RBI raps Citi, slaps Rs 25-lakh fine

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Six months after a Rs 400-crore fraud was detected in its Gurgaon branch, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday rapped Citibank for the episode.

Will Govt BAN Cryptos?

Will Govt BAN Cryptos?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

As lobbying and counter-lobbying intensify, right now, it looks like a T20 match, discovers Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Banks, end KYC-account freeze nonsense

Rediff.com7 May 2021

While law-abiding customers are harassed for KYC and have to comply with endless paperwork even to open and close accounts, DHFL could easily open nearly 260,000 fake home-loan accounts, reveals Debashis Basu.

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India recorded 50,035 cases of cyber crime in 2020, an 11.8 per cent surge in such offences over the previous year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week once again cautioned bank customers of fraud, including those in Know-Your-Customer (KYC) cases. In fact, certain frauds have become more prevalent than others, and being aware of them is the first step towards protect yourself. Mayur Joshi, chief executive officer, Indiaforensic.com, a company engaged in the prevention, detection, and investigation of frauds says, "It is necessary to learn, to read about these scams."

UID to help banks skip KYC rules

UID to help banks skip KYC rules

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Banks in the medium future, may not need to engage in the "know-your-customer" (KYC) process, a check on customer antecedents, to open no-frills accounts. This could happen once a sizeable chunk of population gets a Unique Identification (UID) Number.

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

This is the next battleground for PhonePe, Amazon and Google

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The size of the Indian financial services market could touch around $340 billion in the next few years.

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

How banking system changed post Nirav Modi scam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'If you give your ID and password to somebody else, how can anybody blame the technology for that problem?'

PAN not needed for small SIPs: SBI

PAN not needed for small SIPs: SBI

Rediff.com16 Apr 2009

The fund house has proposed the government allow those investing up to a specified amount, to contribute on a monthly basis without submitting PAN, which is a must for all mutual fund investments. SBI MF is hoping to get around 250,000 investors to invest in 'Chota SIP.' The product aimed at the lower income group, the subscription level could rise to 1 million if the PAN requirement was done away with.