Para Banking and Financial Services Provided by Banks
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What is meant by 'para banking' activities of commercial banks?
Para banking refers to financial services provided by banks beyond their core lending and deposit functions, such as insurance, mutual funds, demat services, and merchant banking, typically offered through subsidiaries or tie-up arrangements.
What is the maximum number of nominees allowed for a Demat account in India?
A Demat account allows up to three nominees.
Which regulatory body governs the insurance distribution activities of banks in India?
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) regulates insurance distribution, while RBI oversees the bancassurance arrangements of banks; banks must obtain a corporate agency license from IRDAI to sell insurance products.
What is the full form of NSDL in the context of Indian depositories?
National Securities Depository Limited.
What is bancassurance and how do banks typically offer it?
Bancassurance is the distribution of insurance products (life and non-life) through bank branches to their existing customer base. Banks act as corporate agents for insurance companies and earn commission income from policy sales.
What is the full form of CDSL in the Indian securities market?
Central Depository Services (India) Limited.
What is a Demat account and which regulator mandates it for holding securities?
A Demat (Dematerialised) account holds securities in electronic form, eliminating physical share certificates. SEBI mandates Demat accounts for trading in listed securities; Depository Participants (DPs) such as banks open and maintain these accounts.
Under which act are Primary Dealers in India governed?
PDs are governed by RBI under the RBI Act, 1934.
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