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Reserve Bank Of India Provides Guidelines For Payment Systems

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set forth guidelines for “on tap” authorization for various payment systems, including the Bharat Bill Payment Operating Unit (BBPOU), Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) and White Label ATMs (WLAs). The bankers met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (Oct.

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India Introduces New Laws, Cap Regarding P2P Lending

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“Further, all the lenders shall submit declaration to P2P platforms that they have understood all the risks associated with lending transactions and that P2P platform does not assure return of principal/payment of interest,” the RBI said. The RBI also recently provided guidelines for payment systems.

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New China Guidelines Increase Foreign Business Opportunities

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The 30-page draft guidelines published by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) aim to reverse a slowdown of economic growth partially caused by the U.S. It also called on financial institutions to increase lending to private enterprises and small businesses and provide targeted products and services.

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WeLab Eyes Services In China Beyond Lending

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So it is with the Chinese alternative lending space, with various nomenclature in place, seemingly interchangeable, embracing P2P loans or internet lending – in short, funds flowing outside the confines of the bank branch and the teller window. Regulations take shape, usually quite a bit more slowly.

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Considering the scope and depth of loan review roles and processes

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Takeaway 2 Examining regulatory guidelines and matching up your current loan review process can help assess roles and procedures. Considering the scope and depth of your financial institution’s loan review process is a great way to identify gaps in training and create more efficient operations.

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Developing loan reviewer training: What personnel need for success

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Policy guidelines usually include a written description of the overall credit grading process and establish responsibilities for the various loan review functions. They should be knowledgeable of both sound lending practices and their own institution’s specific lending guidelines.

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China Bets On SMB Lending To Ramp Up Bank Competition

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As watchdogs ramp up oversight of financial institutions and FinTechs, late last year the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission also announced plans to relax restrictions on foreign ownership of banks operating in the country.

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