Central Bank Responses to COVID-19

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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?

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?

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?

Cybersecurity risks Signup and view all the answers

Which regulatory aspect is emphasized as needing adaptation due to the blurring lines between financial and non-financial firms?

Data issue regulations Signup and view all the answers

What is a prime concern for countries dealing with large financial market infrastructure entities?

Systemic and operational risks Signup and view all the answers

How has the pandemic influenced the relationship between Central Banks and sovereigns?

It necessitated closer collaboration to minimize economic impacts Signup and view all the answers

What challenge regarding regulation is mentioned in relation to the rapidly evolving fintech landscape?

Expanding the regulatory perimeter to accommodate diverse functions Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum initial maturity period for money market instruments as defined by the RBI?

One year Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'securities' include for the purpose of 'repo' and 'reverse repo' transactions as defined by the RBI?

Corporate bonds and debentures Signup and view all the answers

Under which section of the RBI Act is the RBI empowered to regulate transactions in derivatives and money market instruments?

Section 45W Signup and view all the answers

What must one obtain before commencing or operating a payment system according to the PSS Act, 2007?

Authorization from the RBI Signup and view all the answers

What power does the RBI have under Section 8 of the PSS Act, 2007?

To revoke any authorization if regulations are contravened Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007 (PSS Act)?

To provide regulation and supervision of payment systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does not fall under the RBI's regulatory power according to the content provided?

Corporate banking Signup and view all the answers

What does Section 45V of the RBI Act provide regarding transactions in derivatives?

They are valid if one party is regulated by RBI Signup and view all the answers

Under which act does the RBI have the authority to authorize individuals as authorized persons for dealing in foreign exchange?

Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 Signup and view all the answers

What action can the RBI take if an authorized person contravenes the provisions of the FEMA?

Revoke the authorization after following prescribed procedure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of banks is regulated under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949?

Private Sector Banks Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the FEMA details the contraventions that can be adjudicated and penalized?

Section 13 Signup and view all the answers

Which act gives the RBI powers to formulate banking policy in India?

Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Signup and view all the answers

What type of banks are constituted under the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act?

Nationalised Banks Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the RBI's role concerning different bank types in India?

The RBI's regulatory powers vary by bank type Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Section 15 of the FEMA?

To empower RBI to compound certain contraventions Signup and view all the answers

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.