Ch07 Role of commercial banking.docx

Management of Financial Institutions ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKING 12. Legal Reforms Legal difficulties and time delays in recovery of defaulted loans have been removed through a new ordinance i.e. The Financial Institutions (Recovery of Finances) Ordinance, 2001. The new recovery laws ensures expeditious recovery of stuck up loans by the right of foreclosure and sale of mortgaged property with or without intervention of court and automatic transfer of case to execution proceeding. A Banking Laws Reforms Commission is reviewing, revising, and consolidating the banking laws and drafting new laws such as bankruptcy law. 13. Taxation The corporate tax rates on banks were exorbitantly high in Kenya thus adversely affecting their profitability and attractiveness as an avenue for investment and new equity injection. The Government has already reduced the tax rate from 58 percent to 44 percent during the last three years and it is envisaged that the rate will be reduced gradually and brought at par with the corporate tax rate of 35 percent in the next three years. This will in turn help in reducing the spread between the deposit rate and lending rate and benefit financial savers. 14. Agriculture Credit A complete revamping of Agriculture Credit Scheme has been done recently with the help of commercial banks. The scope of the Scheme which was limited to production loans for inputs has been broadened to the whole value chain of agriculture sector. We have, with the grace of Allah, become a surplus country in food grains, livestock etc. and thus the needs of agriculture sector have also expanded. The SBP has included financing for silos, god-owns, refrigerated vans, agro processing and distribution under the cover of this scheme. This broadening of the scope as well the removal of other restrictions have enabled the commercial banks to increase their lending for agriculture by a multiple of four times compared to FY 1999-00 thus mainstreaming agriculture lending as part of their corporate business. Unlike the previous years when they were prepared to pay penalties for under performance they have set up higher targets for this year. The private commercial banks have also agreed to step in and increase their lending to agriculture. 15. E-Banking The banks are being encouraged to move towards Electronic banking. There is a big surge among the banks including NCBs to upgrade their technology and on-line banking services. During the last three years there is a large expansion in the ATMs has been witnessed and at present about 500 ATMs are now working throughout the country. The decision mandating the banks to join one of either two ATM switches available in the country will provide a further boost. Progress in creating automated or on-line branches of banks has been quite significant so far and it is expected that by 2004 a majority of the bank branches will be on-line or automated. Utility bills payment and remittances would be handled through ATMs, Kiosks or Personal Computers reducing both time and cost. Investment in information technology is being undertaken by the banks to enhance efficiency, reduce transaction costs and promote E-Commerce. It has been estimated that a banking transaction through ATM costs one fourth as much a transaction conducted over the counter in a traditional branch –and the similar transaction over the internet costs a mere fraction of the traditional teller costs. 16. Human Resources The banks have recently embarked on merit-based recruitment to build up their human resource base – an area which has been neglected so far. The private banks have taken lead in this respect by holding competitive examinations, interviews and selecting the most qualified candidates. The era of appointment on the basis of sifarish and nepotism has come to an end. This new generation of bankers will usher in a culture of professionalism and rigor in the banking industry and produce bankers of stature who will provide the leadership in the future. 17. Credit Rating To facilitate the depositors to make informed judgments about placing their savings with the banks, it has been made mandatory for all banks to get themselves evaluated by credit rating agencies. These ratings are then disclosed to the general public by the SBP and also disseminated to the Chambers of Commerce and Trade bodies. Such public disclosure will allow the depositors to choose between various banks. For example, those who wish to get higher return may opt for banks with B or C rating. But those who want to play safe may decide to stick with only AAA or AA rated banks. 18. Supervision and Regulatory Capacity The banking supervision and regulatory capacity of the Central Bank has been strengthened. Merit – based recruitment, competency – enhancing training, performance – linked promotion, technology – driven process, induction of skilled human resources and greater emphasis on values such as integrity, trust, team work have brought about a structural transformation in the character of the institution. The responsibility for supervision of non-bank finance companies has been separated and transferred to Securities Exchange Commission. The SBP itself has been divided into two parts – one looking after central banking and the other after retail banking for the government. 19. Payment Systems Finally, the country’s payment system infrastructure is being strengthened to provide convenience in transfer of payments to the customers. The Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system will process large value and critical transactions on real time while electronic clearing systems will be established in all cities. These reforms will go a long way in further strengthening the Banking sector but a vigilant supervisory regime by the State Bank will help steer the future direction. Commercial Banking in a Free Society Although we can say a great deal about the institutions of a free society, and why they are desirable, speculating about the specific ways in which people will choose to organize themselves within such institutions is always a tricky matter After all, the whole justification for the institutions of a free society is that only through its institutions can human beings discover progressively better ways of dealing with scarcity (of both goods and knowledge) And thus improve both our material and non-material welfare. Our ignorance of the details of a free society is precisely why having a free society is so important. The banking industry is especially suited for just this kind of analysis. If we want to know what commercial banking might look like in a free society, we need only turn to contemporary regulation and the historical record to begin to piece together a coherent story. Private Deposit Insurance Banks in a free society might choose to purchase privately supplied deposit insurance as a way to reassure customers. They might also enter into inter-bank mutual aid agreements, or be insured through clearinghouses. Historically, banks have used these and other methods to convey trust to customers. Before deposit insurance banks would advertise their balance sheets and list the members of their boards of directors. Providing this kind of information was a way to establish their trustworthiness to actual and potential depositors. With deposit insurance, banks need not do this. It is reasonable to expect that banks in a free society will use these ways, and discover new and imaginative ones, of creating the trust on which all banking systems rest. Banks in a free society will be literally nothing special. What makes banking so un-free today is that banks are treated differently from other business enterprises. The rule of law that would characterize a free society would demand that banks be treated no differently than other firms. If they are fraudulent or use force, then they need to face the consequences. Otherwise, any sort of voluntary arrangement banks make with customers will be allowed. The result will not only be a more free banking system, but a more efficient, safe, and productive one. BRANCH BANKING IN KENYA A branch, banking centre or financial centre is a retail location where a bank or financial institution offers a wide array of face to face service to its customers. Remittances: Demand Draft It’s a written order, drawn by one branch of a bank upon another branch of the same bank, upon other bank under special arrangement to pay a certain sum of money to or to the order of a specified person.” Parties Involved Purchaser Issuing Branch Drawer Branch Payee/ Beneficiary Pay Order A Pay Order is a written authorization for Pmt, Made in a receipt from issued & Payable by the bank, to the person named & addressed therein on his giving a proper discharge thereon. Parties Involved Purchaser Issuing / Paying Branch Payee Telegraphic Transfer “T.T instructions regarding PMT are sent to Drawee branch in a coded language and under confidential number known as TEST Number.” Parties Involved Applicant Remitting or Drawing Branch Drawer Branch Beneficiary /Payee Mail Transfer Like T.T funds can be remitted by MT for the Cr of the payee a/c or the Beneficiary can be advised to receive the PMT from Drawee branch either in cash on proper identification or through his banker.” Parties Mail Transfer Applicant Drawing Branch Drawer Branch Beneficiary Online Fund Transfer It’s also a fund transfer but only by Online within the Branches. Parties Involved Applicant (a/c in Bank) Beneficiary (a/c in Bank) 2 Branches of Bank (online) Account Opening Department Types of Account Individual Joint Account Sole Proprietorship Club & Societies Joint Stock Companies Agents Operations & Status of Accounts Nature of Accounts Current Account Profit & Loss Sharing Current foreign currency Saving Foreign Currency Term Deposits BBA “Basic Banking Account” Deposit Commercial Bank deposit products offer you an array of privileges and services. Designed with your banking needs and comfort in mind, these convenient accounts prove that, at Commercial Banks, banking is about a shared long-term relationship between bank and you. ‹ Current Account The Current Account allows you the facility of unlimited withdrawals up to the extent of the balance in your account. Sometimes there will be no tax deducted on the funds that you choose to keep in these accounts. ‹ Savings or PLS Account The Savings Account allows you the facility of unlimited withdrawals (up to the extent of the balance in your account), while accruing profit on your deposit everyday. You can have the profit paid to you monthly, quarterly, annually or as per your requirement. The passbook is the traditional document to keep track of earnings in a savings account. Term Deposit The Term Deposit offers you the dual benefit of attractive returns with high liquidity, with options to take your profit monthly, quarterly, annually or at maturity. A time deposit (also known as a term deposit, particularly in Canada, Australia and New Zealand) is a money deposit at a banking institution that cannot be withdrawn for a certain "term" or period of time. When the term is over it can be withdrawn or it can be held for another term. Generally speaking, the longer the term the better the yield on the money. A certificate of deposit is a time-deposit product. A deposit of funds in a savings institution under an agreement stipulating that: a. The funds must be kept on deposit for a stated period of time, b. The institution may require a minimum period of notification before a withdrawal is made. ‹ Foreign Currency You have the option of opening Current, Savings and Term Deposit accounts in different foreign currencies – Like US Dollar, Pound Sterling, Japanese Yen, and Euros. This entitles you to avail all the convenience of local currency accounts including: 1. Unlimited cash withdrawals up to the balance in your account 2. Deposits facility 3. Profit accrued on a daily basis 4. Automatic rollover of deposits As per State Bank of Kenya circulars/regulations ‹ Demand account 1. The cheque is the traditional mode of payment for a demand account. 2. A demand account or demand deposit (North America: checking account, UK and Commonwealth: current account) is a deposit account held at a bank or other financial institution, 3. For the purpose of securely and quickly providing frequent access to funds ondemand, through a variety of different channels. Commercial Banks Loan Facilities: A loan is a type of debt. All material things can be lent but this article focuses exclusively on monetary loans. Like all debt instruments, a loan entails the redistribution of financial assets over time, between the lender and the borrower. The borrower initially receives an amount of money from the lender, which they pay back, usually but not always in regular installments, to the lender. This service is generally provided at a cost, referred to as interest on the debt. A borrower may be subject to certain restrictions known as loan covenants under the terms of the loan. Legally, a loan is a contractual promise of a debtor to repay a sum of money in exchange for the promise of a creditor to give another sum of money. Secured Loan A mortgage loan is a very common type of debt instrument, used by many individuals to purchase housing. In this arrangement, the money is used to purchase the property. The financial institution, however, is given security - a lien on the title to the house - until the mortgage is paid off in full. If the borrower defaults on the loan, the bank would have the legal right to repossess the house and sell it, to recover sums owing to it. In some instances, a loan taken out to purchase a new or used car may be secured by the car; in much the same way as a mortgage is secured by housing. The duration of the loan period is considerably shorter often corresponding to the useful life of the car. There are two types of auto loans, direct and indirect. 1. A direct auto loan is where a bank gives the loan directly to a consumer. 2. An indirect auto loan is where a car dealership acts as an intermediary between the bank or financial institution and the consumer Other Types of Loans 1. Credit card debt 2. Personal loans 3. Bank overdrafts 4. Corporate bonds Personal finance Personal finance is the application of the principles of finance to the monetary decisions ofan individual or family unit. It addresses the ways in which individuals or families obtain, budget, save and spend monetary resources over time, taking into account various financial risks and future life events. Components of personal finance might include checking and savings accounts, credit cards and consumer loans, investments in the stock market, retirement plans, social security benefits, insurance policies, and income tax management. Personal Finance is a parameter driven product for catering to the needs of the general public belonging to different segments. One can avail unlimited opportunities through Bank's Personal Finance. With unmatched finance features in terms of loan amount, payback period and most affordable monthly installments, Bank's Personal Finance makes sure that one gets the most out of his/her loan. Once a good credit history is established, the door to opportunity opens much wider. Mortgage Finance Offers the convenience of owning a house of choice, while living in it at its rental value. The installment plan has carefully designed to suit both the budget & accommodation requirements. It has been designed for enhancing financing facility initially for employees of corporate companies for purchase/ construction/ renovation of house. Business Finance In pursuance of the National objectives to revive the economy of the country, Bank is providing loans to small and medium size business enterprises under Bank's Business Finance Scheme. Goal is to offer a loan, which enables business community to receive the financing required by them based on their cash flows. Valued customers can enjoy the convenience of getting financing on attractive terms with the minimum processing turnaround time.