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How did Central Banks respond to the economic impact of the CoVID-19 pandemic?
How did Central Banks respond to the economic impact of the CoVID-19 pandemic?
- By tightening their policy stance and restricting lending
- By deploying their tools to prevent market dysfunction (correct)
- By eliminating regulatory forbearance and supervisory flexibility
- By increasing interest rates to combat inflation immediately
What key area have post-pandemic Central Banks started focusing on?
What key area have post-pandemic Central Banks started focusing on?
- Digital payments and digital currencies (correct)
- Decreasing regulatory oversight
- Increasing physical branch locations
- Promoting traditional bank lending only
What type of regulation is suggested to be less effective when addressing financial activities by bigtech firms?
What type of regulation is suggested to be less effective when addressing financial activities by bigtech firms?
- Risk-based regulation
- Entity-based regulation
- Comprehensive regulation
- Activity-based regulation (correct)
What has been highlighted as a significant and growing concern alongside financial risks?
What has been highlighted as a significant and growing concern alongside financial risks?
Which regulatory aspect is emphasized as needing adaptation due to the blurring lines between financial and non-financial firms?
Which regulatory aspect is emphasized as needing adaptation due to the blurring lines between financial and non-financial firms?
What is a prime concern for countries dealing with large financial market infrastructure entities?
What is a prime concern for countries dealing with large financial market infrastructure entities?
How has the pandemic influenced the relationship between Central Banks and sovereigns?
How has the pandemic influenced the relationship between Central Banks and sovereigns?
What challenge regarding regulation is mentioned in relation to the rapidly evolving fintech landscape?
What challenge regarding regulation is mentioned in relation to the rapidly evolving fintech landscape?
What is the maximum initial maturity period for money market instruments as defined by the RBI?
What is the maximum initial maturity period for money market instruments as defined by the RBI?
What does the term 'securities' include for the purpose of 'repo' and 'reverse repo' transactions as defined by the RBI?
What does the term 'securities' include for the purpose of 'repo' and 'reverse repo' transactions as defined by the RBI?
Under which section of the RBI Act is the RBI empowered to regulate transactions in derivatives and money market instruments?
Under which section of the RBI Act is the RBI empowered to regulate transactions in derivatives and money market instruments?
What must one obtain before commencing or operating a payment system according to the PSS Act, 2007?
What must one obtain before commencing or operating a payment system according to the PSS Act, 2007?
What power does the RBI have under Section 8 of the PSS Act, 2007?
What power does the RBI have under Section 8 of the PSS Act, 2007?
What is the main objective of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act)?
What is the main objective of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act)?
Which of the following does not fall under the RBI's regulatory power according to the content provided?
Which of the following does not fall under the RBI's regulatory power according to the content provided?
What does Section 45V of the RBI Act provide regarding transactions in derivatives?
What does Section 45V of the RBI Act provide regarding transactions in derivatives?
Under which act does the RBI have the authority to authorize individuals as authorized persons for dealing in foreign exchange?
Under which act does the RBI have the authority to authorize individuals as authorized persons for dealing in foreign exchange?
What action can the RBI take if an authorized person contravenes the provisions of the FEMA?
What action can the RBI take if an authorized person contravenes the provisions of the FEMA?
Which of the following types of banks is regulated under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?
Which of the following types of banks is regulated under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?
Which section of the FEMA details the contraventions that can be adjudicated and penalized?
Which section of the FEMA details the contraventions that can be adjudicated and penalized?
Which act gives the RBI powers to formulate banking policy in India?
Which act gives the RBI powers to formulate banking policy in India?
What type of banks are constituted under the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act?
What type of banks are constituted under the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act?
Which of the following best describes the RBI's role concerning different bank types in India?
Which of the following best describes the RBI's role concerning different bank types in India?
What is the purpose of Section 15 of the FEMA?
What is the purpose of Section 15 of the FEMA?
Flashcards
COVID-19 Pandemic's impact on Central Banks
COVID-19 Pandemic's impact on Central Banks
The pandemic, originating outside the financial sector, forced central banks to collaborate with governments to mitigate its economic effects.
Central Bank Responses to Pandemic
Central Bank Responses to Pandemic
Central banks adjusted their policies based on the specific economic challenges in each country and the structure of its financial system.
Policy tools used by Central Banks
Policy tools used by Central Banks
Central banks used their available monetary policy tools to stabilize markets and support lending.
Inflation Post-Pandemic
Inflation Post-Pandemic
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Digital Payments and Regulation
Digital Payments and Regulation
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Fintech Firm Regulation
Fintech Firm Regulation
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Cybersecurity risks vs. Financial risks
Cybersecurity risks vs. Financial risks
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Data Regulation and Financial/Non-financial firms
Data Regulation and Financial/Non-financial firms
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FEMA's Role in Foreign Exchange
FEMA's Role in Foreign Exchange
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RBI's Authorization Power
RBI's Authorization Power
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FEMA and Revocation
FEMA and Revocation
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Adjudicating Authority for FEMA
Adjudicating Authority for FEMA
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RBI's Compound Powers (FEMA)
RBI's Compound Powers (FEMA)
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Types of Indian Banks
Types of Indian Banks
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Banking Regulation Act (and RBI)
Banking Regulation Act (and RBI)
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RBI's Varying Powers (Banks)
RBI's Varying Powers (Banks)
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Money Market Instruments
Money Market Instruments
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Securities
Securities
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RBI's Derivative Regulation Power
RBI's Derivative Regulation Power
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Legal Validity of Derivatives
Legal Validity of Derivatives
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Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act, 2007)
Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act, 2007)
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Payment System Authorization
Payment System Authorization
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RBI Authorization Revocation
RBI Authorization Revocation
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Chapter IV of PSS Act, 2007
Chapter IV of PSS Act, 2007
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Study Notes
Central Bank Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Central banks globally responded to the pandemic by working with their governments to mitigate its real economy impact.
- Responses varied by country, tailored to specific economic stress and financial system structures.
- Central banks eased policies, used regulatory forbearance, and supported lending to prevent market dysfunction.
- Fiscal policy responses from governments were also swift and forceful.
- The faster recovery led to unexpected inflation.
Digital Payments and Fintech
- Central banks have begun focusing on digital payments, including digital currencies.
- Fintech firms' diverse functions necessitate a broadened regulatory scope.
- Regulation should adapt to different entities, with uniform regulation for similar activities but potential entity-based regulation for large firms.
- Cybersecurity risks are expected to surpass financial risks for all entities (banks and fintech).
Financial Regulations and BigTech
- Systemic risk, operational risk, and competition among large financial market infrastructure entities (including bigtech) are paramount.
- Privacy, data security, and monetization of data need legislative and regulatory solutions addressing the blurring lines between financial and non-financial companies, and removing geographical boundaries in regulation.
Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) handles foreign trade, payments, and foreign exchange market operations under FEMA.
- FEMA allows RBI to authorize and revoke individuals or entities (
authorized persons) for dealing in foreign exchange and securities. - FEMA procedures are required when revoking an authorization.
- FEMA outlines contraventions and penalties adjudicated by the RBI's Adjudicating Authority (Directorate of Enforcement).
- RBI can compound certain contraventions via rules.
Banking Regulation and Supervision
- India's banking system includes various types of banks (e.g., banking companies, state-owned, nationalized, regional rural, and cooperative).
- RBI regulates and supervises all Indian banks, but regulatory powers differ between banks.
- The Banking Regulation Act of 1949 provides RBI's banking policy formulation, regulation and supervision powers.
- The RBI defines money market instruments and securities for regulatory purposes (e.g., call/notice money, repo/reverse repo, CDs, commercial bills, commercial paper).
Derivatives, Money Market, and Interest Rates
- RBI's power to regulate transactions in derivatives, money market instruments (e.g., interest rate products), and other instruments is under Section 45W of the RBI Act.
- RBI can set interest rate policies and regulations for all associated agencies via Section 45W.
- Section 45V dictates contracts involving derivatives under RBI's purview are considered valid if one party falls within its regulatory domain.
Payment and Settlement Systems Act (PSS Act)
- The PSS Act outlines regulation and supervision of payment systems, designating RBI as the authority.
- RBI authorization is required to operate a payment system (PSS Act, Section 4).
- RBI can revoke authorization if a payment system violates regulations or orders (PSS Act, Section 8).
- Chapter IV of the PSS Act details RBI's powers over payment systems.
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Explore how central banks globally adapted their policies in response to the economic challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This quiz covers the varied strategies employed by different countries and examines the interplay between monetary and fiscal policies during the crisis.
