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Ethics, Financial Services and Regulation (Chapter 4A)

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What is the key distinction between rules-based and principles-based regulation in the financial sector?

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Rules-based regulation prescribes specific actions institutions must follow, while principles-based regulation sets broad objectives and allows institutions to use their own ethical frameworks to achieve them.

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How does the RBI define Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?

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Legal tender issued by a central bank in digital form, exchangeable at par.

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In what direction has financial sector regulation in India shifted in recent years?

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Financial sector regulation in India has moved from prescriptive rules-based regulation toward principles-based regulation, giving institutions greater flexibility in meeting regulatory objectives.

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What distinguishes CBDC from cryptocurrencies according to the chapter?

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CBDC is legal tender issued by the central bank; cryptocurrencies are not.

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Why does principles-based regulation give financial institutions greater flexibility?

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Principles-based regulation allows financial institutions to achieve regulatory objectives through their own ethical frameworks rather than following rigid prescriptive rules.

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What are early warning signals that a borrower's account may be stressed?

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Delayed stock statements, falling sales, and rising cheque returns.

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What is the primary purpose of financial sector regulation in the context of ethics?

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The primary purpose is to ensure that financial institutions act with integrity and in the best interests of customers and the broader economy, underpinned by ethical conduct.

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What was the fundamental flaw in Silicon Valley Bank's balance sheet structure?

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Asset-liability mismatch: long-term HTM bonds funded by liquid uninsured deposits.

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