BANKING ETHICS CHANGING DYNAMICS
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What is banking ethics?
Banking ethics refers to the set of moral principles and professional standards that guide the conduct of banks, their employees, and management in all dealings with customers, regulators, and society.
What is the 'ethical wall' or 'Chinese wall' concept in banking?
Information barrier separating departments to prevent conflicts of interest.
Why has banking ethics become more important in the post-liberalisation era?
Post-liberalisation, increased competition, complex financial products, and greater customer awareness have heightened the need for ethical conduct to maintain trust, avoid mis-selling, and ensure financial stability.
What is 'regulatory arbitrage' and why is it considered unethical in banking?
Exploiting loopholes across jurisdictions to bypass regulations, undermining fair oversight.
What is the role of the Board of Directors in promoting ethics in a bank?
The Board is responsible for setting the ethical tone at the top, approving the code of conduct, overseeing compliance culture, and ensuring accountability across the organisation.
What is 'predatory lending' from an ethical perspective?
Imposing unfair, deceptive loan terms on vulnerable borrowers for profit.
What does 'tone at the top' mean in the context of banking ethics?
'Tone at the top' refers to the ethical climate and culture set by senior management and the Board, which cascades down to all employees and shapes the overall conduct of the institution.
How does the concept of 'stewardship' apply to banking ethics?
Bankers must responsibly manage depositors' funds in trust on their behalf.
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