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BANKING SOFTWARE

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What is Core Banking Solution (CBS) and why is it critical for modern banks?

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CBS is a centralised platform that processes banking transactions in real-time across all branches, enabling anywhere-anytime banking and eliminating branch-level silos.

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What is the primary function of a Core Banking Solution (CBS)?

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Centralizes all banking operations on a single integrated platform.

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Which RBI guideline mandates banks to have a Board-approved IT Policy?

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RBI's Guidelines on Information Security, Electronic Banking, Technology Risk Management and Cyber Frauds (2011) requires banks to have a Board-approved IT and Information Security Policy.

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What does SWIFT stand for in the context of banking software?

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Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication.

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What is the difference between a banking application and banking software?

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Banking software is the broader umbrella covering all programs used in banking operations, while a banking application is a specific software module designed to perform a defined banking function such as loan origination or trade finance.

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What is the purpose of a Disaster Recovery (DR) system in banking software?

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Ensures continuity of operations during system failures or disasters.

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What is the purpose of the Application Programming Interface (API) in banking software?

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APIs allow different banking software modules and third-party fintech applications to communicate and exchange data securely, enabling open banking and seamless integration of services.

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What is a Payment Gateway and what role does it play in banking?

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Facilitates secure electronic payment transactions between customers and banks.

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