Role and Function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

 Role and Function of the Reserve Bank of

India (RBI)
In every country there is one organization which works as the central
bank. The function of the central bank of a country is to control and
monitor the banking and financial system of the country. In India, the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the Central Bank.
The RBI was established in 1935. It was nationalised in 1949. The RBI
plays role of regulator of the banking system in India. The Banking
Regulation Act 1949 and the RBI Act 1953 has given the RBI the power
to regulate the banking system.
The RBI has different functions in different roles. Below, we share and
discuss some of the functions of the RBI.
RBI is the Regulator of Financial System
The RBI regulates the Indian banking and financial system by issuing
broad guidelines and instructions. The objectives of these regulations
include:
• Controlling money supply in the system,
• Monitoring different key indicators like GDP and inflation,
• Maintaining people’s confidence in the banking and financial
system, and
• Providing different tools for customers’ help, such as acting as the
“Banking Ombudsman.
RBI is the Issuer of Monetary Policy
The RBI formulates monetary policy twice a year. It reviews the
policy every quarter as well. The main objectives of monitoring
monetary policy are:
• Inflation control
• Control on bank credit
• Interest rate control
The tools used for implementation of the objectives of monetary
policy are:
• Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio
(SLR),
• Open market operations,
• Different Rates such as repo rate, reverse repo rate, and bank
rate.RBI is the Issuer of Currency
Section 22 of the RBI Act gives authority to the RBI to issue
currency notes. The RBI also takes action to control circulation of
fake currency.
RBI is the Controller and Supervisor of Banking Systems
The RBI has been assigned the role of controlling and supervising
the bank system in India. The RBI is responsible for controlling the
overall operations of all banks in India. These banks may be:
• Public sector banks
• Private sector banks
• Foreign banks
• Co-operative banks, or
• Regional rural banks
The control and supervisory roles of the Reserve Bank of India is
done through the following:
Issue Of Licence: Under the Banking Regulation Act 1949, the RBI
has been given powers to grant licenses to commence new banking
operations. The RBI also grants licenses to open new branches for
existing banks. Under the licensing policy, the RBI provides banking
services in areas that do not have this facility.
Prudential Norms: The RBI issues guidelines for credit control and
management. The RBI is a member of the Banking Committee on
Banking Supervision (BCBS). As such, they are responsible for
implementation of international standards of capital adequacy
norms and asset classification.
Corporate Governance: The RBI has power to control the
appointment of the chairman and directors of banks in India. The
RBI has powers to appoint additional directors in banks as well.
KYC Norms: To curb money laundering and prevent the use of the
banking system for financial crimes, The RBI has “Know Your
Customer“ guidelines. Every bank has to ensure KYC norms are
applied before allowing someone to open an account.
Transparency Norms: This means that every bank has to disclose
their charges for providing services and customers have the right to
know these charges.
Risk Management: The RBI provides guidelines to banks for taking
the steps that are necessary to mitigate risk. They do this through
risk management in basel norms.
Audit and Inspection: The procedure of audit and inspection is
controlled by the RBI through off-site and on-site monitoring
system. On-site inspection is done by the RBI on the basis of
“CAMELS”. Capital adequacy; Asset quality; Management;
Earning; Liquidity; System and control.
Foreign Exchange Control: The RBI plays a crucial role in foreign
exchange transactions. It does due diligence on every foreign
transaction, including the inflow and outflow of foreign exchange. It
takes steps to stop the fall in value of the Indian Rupee. The RBI
also takes necessary steps to control the current account deficit.
They also give support to promote export and the RBI provides a
variety of options for NRIs.
Development: Being the banker of the Government of India, the
RBI is responsible for implementation of the government’s policies
related to agriculture and rural development. The RBI also ensures
the flow of credit to other priority sectors as well. Section 54 of the
RBI gives stress on giving specialized support for rural
development. Priority sector lending is also in key focus area of the
RBI.
Apart from the above, the RBI publishes periodical review and data
related to banking. The role and functions of the RBI cannot be
described in a brief write up. The RBI plays a very important role in
every aspect related to banking and finance. Finally the control of
NBFCs and others in the financial world is also assigned with RBI.

General banking bits

  General banking  bits

1. A customer Mr Sharma had credit balance 40,000 in his saving ac and also had an OD ac with
overdue Debit balance of 20,000.Bank debits his saving account and adjusts OD ac. The bank is
said to have exercised Right of: Set-off
2. A Minor has extended Guarantee to a loan. It can be ratified by whom? It cannot be ratified by
any one.
3. A savings account becomes inoperative when it not operated for: 2 years
4. A term deposit of a HUF has become due. At the time of renewal, the Karta of HUF informs that
he has become Senior Citizen. What rate of interest will be given on term deposit? : Normal
interest rate. No benefit of senior citizen to be given
5. Additional interest is paid to senior citizens on which time FD: All fixed deposits (may vary from
bank to bank)
6. After Nomination in an account, what is the status of the nominee?: Trustee of legal heirs
7. An account of a customer can be closed in normal course on the request of the customer.
What are the other methods for closing account of a customer – (a) By negotiation; (b) As per
provisions of law; (c) After notice to customer in respect of undesirable accounts: Ans is C
8. An Illiterate person is generally not allowed to open which account – saving, term deposit,
recurring deposit, small account, Current Account: Current account.
9. As per RBI guidelines, Demand draft of Rs 50,000 and above should be issued against : by debit
to account but not against cash
10. As per RBI guidelines, minimum amount of deposit to open BSBDA account is: NIL
11. As per Sukanya Samridhi Account (SSA) the tenure of deposit is for years from the date of
opening of the account: 21 years
12. Bank is not required to produce original book of records but true copy can be submitted when
court has demanded as per which act? a) Civil procedure code b) Registration act c) B.R. Act d)
RBI act e) Banker Books Evidence Act.
13. Banker Customer relationship for deposits is ____: Debtor – Creditor.
14. Banker customer relationship in Safe Custody: Bailee Bailor.
15. Banker customer relationship in standing instruction: Agent – Principal
16. Bankers prefer Saving Deposits than Term deposits. Why?: Because cost of deposits for SB is
less.
17. Banks can decide interest rates of NRI, NRO or Term Deposits: Yes
18. Banks can raise what type of deposits?: Term and Demand Deposits
19. Banks should have the responsibility of currency management entrusted to a nodal official of the
rank not less than that of a General Manager and will be accountable for the obligations cast
upon currency chests by the Reserve Bank.
20. BC work as : Bank’s Agent
21. Business Correspondent can be identified by whom?: BDO,Post Master, Head of Village
Panchayat, other BC.
22. Business correspondents for banking for : serving weaker sections of society
23. Call money deposit is part of the sector : Organised sector
24. Complaints under Consumer forum should be dealt with within (Where no testing of commodities
is required) : 90 days.
25. Customer OD A/c has overdrawn Rs 2000/-. Saving A/c has balance Rs 3000. The bank adjusts
the OD A/c by which right: Set off.
26. DD of Rs.50000/- in cash : not allowed
27. Death claim settlement in how many days?: 15 days
28. Deposits held in Joint accounts; b) Corporate Deposits; c)
Inter-Bank deposit; d) Deposits of HUFs: Ans is Inter-Bank deposits.
29. Deposits which are not claimed for__years are required to be transferred by banks to
RBI: 10 years
30. DICGC cover is available in which of the following cases a) Credit balance in Cash Credit Account
b) Overdue Deposit c) Deposit of Government Department?: A & B
31. Differential rate of interest can be paid on fixed deposit if single deposit is for: Rs.1.00 crore
and above
32. Direct Tax Code will replace which of the following – Income Tax Act, Corporate Tax Act: Income
Tax Act.
33. Encashment of FOR with interest - payment can be made in cash if it is less than Rs 20000
34. Financial Inclusion means: providing banking services at affordable cost to the poor/distressed.
35. FULL FORM OF CASA? : CURRENT ACCOUNT & SAVING ACCOUNT
36. Garnishee order is not applicable to: a) Savings b) Current c) FD d) CC/OD with debit
balance: CC/OD with debit balance.
37. Govt. has decided to demonetize all the coins of paise 25 and below w.e.f. 30-6-2011.
38. How much amount can be deposited in a small account in a financial year?: Rs one lac
39. How much amount can be withdrawn from a small account in a month?: Rs 10,000
40. If in Garnishee Order no amount is mentioned, what should the bank do? Full amount to be
attached.
41. If payment of Rs 20000/- is made in cash in case of FDR what is the penalty: equal to the
amount paid
42. Illiterate account holder, how many witness for nomination: two
43. In Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account in all their accounts taken together and the total credit in
all the accounts taken together is not expected to exceed _____ in a year has been simplified to
enable those belonging to low income groups without documents of identity and proof of
residence to open banks accounts: 1,00,000/-.
44. In case Fixed Deposits account the rate of interest fixed by whom: Board of Directors of
respective bank.
45. In case of a/c transfer, with in how many days the address proof has to be submitted in the
transferee branch? Six Months
46. In case of an illiterate customer, process of nomination requires witnesses by how many
persons?: Thumb impression requires 2 witnesses.
47. In case of Deposit Insurance whether it mandatory or not: It is Mandatory for all banks.
48. In case of Deposit Insurance, Insurance premium is paid to DICGC by bank and depositor in
which ratio?: Entirely by bank.
49. In case of insurance of deposits by DICGC, premium is paid by: Bank. 100% of the premium
is paid by the bank and not by depositor.
50. In case of insurance of deposits by DICGC, what is the premium sharing ratio between bank and
depositor?: 100% of insurance premium is paid by the bank.
51. In case of Minor what is wrong? Minor can make himself liable for his actions.
52. IN CASE OF TRANSFER OF ACCOUNT, WITHIN HOW MANY DAYS, THE ACCOUNT HOLDER
SHOULD ADVISE NEW ADDRESS?: TWO WEEKS
53. In how many years of no transaction does a saving and current account become inoperative? :
two years
54. In Limited liability Partnership what is the liability of partner?: Amount agreed to be
contributed by partner at the time of joining partnership.
55. In saving accounts, interest is calculated on the basis of: daily product basis.
56. In Senior Citizen Saving Scheme account, who can be joint account holder?:Spouse

57. In small accounts as per RBI- No min. balance, nil/minimal charges etc
58. In small accounts monthly withdrawals to be upto- Rs.10000/-
59. Insurance of deposit is done by DICGC up to: Rs 1 lac per depositor per bank.
60. Interest rate on Saving Deposit is decided by : Banks individually
61. Interest rate on Savings accounts: Not regulated by RBI
62. Max amt for tax saver FD: Rs 150000
63. Maximum amount of deposit in Tax Saving Scheme of the bank can be: Rs 1,50,000
64. Maximum deposit for allocating a locker: 3 year advance rent plus locker breaking charges
65. Maximum period of NRE deposit: Bank Discretion.
66. Minimum and Maximum amount that can be deposited in PPF account is _____: Minimum Rs.
500/- & Maximum Rs. 1.50 lacs.
67. Minimum Lock in period for Tax saver FDR: 5 Years
68. Minimum Maturity Period for Certificate of Deposit is : 7 days
69. Missing person treated as having expired if missing for: 7 years
70. No Frills Accounts are opened for: Financial Inclusion
71. No of digits in Aadhar : 12
72. Non Resident (External) fixed deposit is normally accepted for a period of (a) 1 year to 3 year
(b) 1year to 5 year (c) 1 year to 4 year (d) 1 year to 7 year (e) 6 months to 3 year: 1 year to 3
year (As per RBI it is minimum 1 year and maximum bank discretion)
73. OD in PMJDY account upto: Rs. 5,000/-.
74. On a cheque presented for payment, amount is written in words but all other items are written in
Regional Language. What should the bank do?: Pay the cheque
75. Pensioner account can be opened jointly with? Spouse as Either of Survivor or Former or
Survivor.
76. Rate of Interest in Sukanya Samridhi Account for 2015-16: 9.20% & 8.6% FOR 2016-17
77. Relation between bank and judgment debtor: debtor & creditor.
78. Safe custody of Articles comes under which Act: Indian Contract Act.
79. Star series note can be issued in denomination of Rs 100 also. (earlier only Rs 10, 20 & 50)
80. Super senior citizen after: 80 years of age
81. The balance in the account is Rs 15000. A cheque of Rs 30000 was sent for collection. Before it
is realized a cheque for Rs 20000 has been presented for payment. What should the bank do –
(a) Return with reason effects not yet cleared. Present again; (b) Pay the cheque; (c) Return
with reason exceeds arrangement; (d) Return with reason Refer to Drawer; (e) Return with
reason Insufficient Funds: Insufficient Funds
82. The minimum & maximum period of certificate of deposit is : 7 days, 12 months
83. There is a credit balance in the saving account and there is a overdraft in the current account
amounting to Rs 555. Both accounts are in the same name. Bank wants to adjust credit balance
of saving bank account towards payment of overdraft. As per which right, bank can do this?:
Right of Set Off.
84. Under Sukanya Samridhi Account (SSA) the maximum period upto which the deposits can be
made is for ___ years from the date of opening of the account: 14 years
85. Under Sukanya Samridhi Account (SSA) the minimum amount of deposit is Rs 1,000 and Under
Sukanya Samridhi Account (SSA), the bank account will be opened for a girl child upto the age
of: 10 years
86. Under Sukanya Samridhi Account (SSA), the current rate of interest on deposits is which is the
highest amongst all other Govt. Saving Schemes: 9.20% & 8.6% FOR 2016-17
87. What are the Service charges for using ATMs of other banks for balance enquiries: Rs.20 for
Financial & Rs. 10 for Non- Financial upto 5 transactions ( 3 at Metros)
88. What documents are required for opening a small account?: Self attested photo and address
89. What is the bankers-customer relationship in case of deposits? Debtor – Creditor
90. What is the distance criteria for office of Business Correspondent?: The distance between the
place of business of a retail outlet/sub-agent of BC and the base branch should ordinarily not
exceed 30 kms in rural, semi-urban and urban areas and 5 kms in metropolitan centers.
91. What is the maximum amount of loan that can be granted against FCNR deposit? No limit.
92. What is the periodicity of review of risk classification of customers?: Every six months
93. What is the rate of interest payable on an overdue FD for overdue period if customer demands
payment and does not renew the same?: Saving Bank Rate
94. What is the special feature of Basic banking Account? Account can be opened with nil or very
small amount and there are no requirement of minimum balance.
95. What type of account can be opened in the name of NRI jointly with residents? NRO /NRE/FCNR

(earlier only NRO)
96. What type of activity can be performed by Business Correspondent - (a) processing and
submission of applications to banks; (b) disbursal of small value credit, (c) recovery of principal /
collection of interest (iv) collection of small value deposits: All of these
97. When a person wants to open an account with a bank but does not have proof of identification
and address, what type of account can be opened?: Small account
98. When Letter of Administration issued: When the person dies without leaving the Will- Intestate.
99. Whether “WILL” has to be registered? Not required.
100. Which form is used for cancellation of nomination in deposit accounts?: DA -2
101. Which is not a proof of Identity?: Ration card.
102. Which is the most important document for opening a Trust Account?: Trust Deed
103. Which of the following forms will be used for allowing exemption to a depositor aged 61 years
: Form 15 H
104. Which of these rates are periodically reviewed by RBI?: Repo rate, Bank rate, but not Savings
Bank Rate.
105. While opening account, a bank, in addition to observing various provisions of Indian Contract
Act should also – exercise utmost care and attention; look at profitability from account; exercise
due diligence: Due diligence
106. While opening the account with a bank, prospective customer is required to submit – PAN No
or Form 60 or 61
107. Who are eligible for preferential rate of interest under NRE deposits: a) Staff b) Senior citizen
c) Staff cum Senior Citizen d) none of these?: None of these
108. Who can do nomination in the account of a Minor?: Can be done by guardian not by
minor
109. Who of the following can exercise nomination – HUF, limited company, trust, Partnership firm,
sole proprietorship firm?: Sole Proprietorship firm.

*Fundamentals of sound financial discipline and planning.*

 *Fundamentals of sound financial discipline and planning.*

Fundamentals never change yet with time we lose sight of them.

Worth revisiting.

_____________________

*1)THE 3% RENTAL YIELD RULE*

A property you own should generate an annual rental yield of at least three per cent of the property purchase cost. For example, if the property costs Rs 50 lakh, your annual rent should be at least Rs 1.5 lakh. This is a loosely applied thumb rule, and the actual rental yields may vary wildly from one location to another. But a good point of reference nevertheless.

*2)THE 3X EMERGENCY FUND RULE*

You must always own an emergency fund that's at least three times your current monthly income. That's the bare minimum. You can go up to six months and keep building if you feel the need to do so. This is up to you. This fund will keep you financially stable in emergencies such as loss of employment, urgent travel, repairs, etc.

*3)THE 8% RULE*

Before you make any long-term investment, ask yourself: will it pay you at least 7 % returns per annum after taxes? If not, reconsider your decision to invest. The benchmark refers to returns from small savings schemes such as the Public Provident Fund, which currently provides tax-free returns of 7.1 per cent per annum on investments up to Rs 1.5 lakh per year. If your investment can't beat PPF, then it may not be worth your while.

*4)PAY YOURSELF 10% RULE*

You are in debt to your future self. So make sure you clear this debt on priority each month without fail. Your 60-year-old self depends on you for his income. You should invest at least 10 per cent of your monthly income in long-term investments such as equity mutual fund SIPs and PPF to secure your retirement. Want to retire early? Invest more than 10 per cent.

*5)THE 20X LIFE COVER RULE*

If you are buying life insurance, make sure that your sum assured can take care of your family's income needs for the long term. If you are in your 30s, the sum assured should be at least 20x your current annual income, or more if you can afford it.

*6)THE 30% CREDIT LIMIT RULE*

Try to keep your credit utilisation ratio (the percentage of your credit limit you are using) to 30 per cent for any month. For example, if your credit card limit is Rs 1 lakh, and if you spend Rs 30,000, your CUR is 30 per cent. Try and stay within this limit, because it will help improve your credit score.

*7)THE 30% HOME BUYING RULE*

Any time you buy property, you are going to pay at least 30 per cent (and normally around 40 per cent) of the property cost from your pocket. Banks will typically finance up to 80 per cent, while you may need to fork out 30-40 per cent more for the down payment, costs of stamp duty and registration, furnishing, etc.

*8)THE 40% EMI RULE*

All your EMIs combined should ideally be no more than 40 per cent of your take-home income. For example, if your take-home pay is Rs 50,000, your combined EMIs should ideally be Rs 20,000. While few would stop you from going over this limit, you will strain your finances, lower your savings, and run the risk of defaulting on your EMIs.

*9)THE 50-30-20 RULE*

This is a ratio which says how much you should spend from your monthly income on fixed expenses such as rent (50 per cent), discretionary expenses such as eating out (30 per cent), and minimum savings and investments (20 per cent).

This ratio is ideal at the start of your working life. As your income grows, gradually flip your savings from 20 per cent to 30 per cent. As you age and your fixed expenses fall, your savings ratio should move from 30 per cent to 50 per cent, helping you secure your retirement.

These are rules of thumb — the most basic guidelines to better manage your money. Depending on your life stage, income, and life priorities, you may fine-tune these rules to achieve the best results.

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1.Not allocating sufficient amount of Study time daily:

This is a very common mistake done by many CAIIB aspirants, Cramming the information before the night of the exam or before two days may helped you in JAIIB examination (Although it is a wrong way of preparation). But here in CAIIB examination it won’t help you to even score thirty marks. A thorough understanding of concepts are needed for almost all topics so having a daily study routine is must for all aspirants.

I know it is very tough to find time during our busy banking hours. If you don’t have time for continuous 2 hrs then split the study hours into three or four sessions of 30 to 40 minutes a day. Since syllabus of CAIIB subjects cover many topics; In depth understanding of each topic is also needed to answer questions that test our knowledge, analytical skills and problem solving skills. So daily allocating sufficient amount of study time is necessary.

2.Not having clear focus on optional paper:

Selecting the correct optional paper and having clear focus on it, is must for successful completion of CAIIB exam. Although the Retail banking and Financial Banking are easy papers to clear, You need choose your optional paper based on your knowledge, interested areas in banking and career development. Don’t follow others recommendation for optional paper blindly. You have to analyse and decide your optional paper.

Remember CAIIB is not only for increments; it also provides many useful theoretical knowledge in different areas of banking.

 

3.Not learning the basic concepts:

Every topic of a subject has basic and fundamental concepts to be learnt by heart. Learning them thoroughly makes us to understand the more complex concepts. Complex concepts are nothing but complex combination of simple and basic concepts. We should have studied the fun1damental concepts in JAIIB (who knows it now ;P ;)). If not revise it then and there when it is required.

To learn the fundamental concepts of economy, business maths, accountancy you can refer more books from your commerce background friends. Remember learning complex concepts won’t be useful if you don’t understand the fundamental concepts behind them.

4.Not understanding and giving importance to syllabus:

In any examination if we want to pass that exam we should thoroughly understand the syllabus first. Because understanding the syllabus will give us a clear picture of what we are going to learn. We also get some insights about the subject. It also helps us to have an idea whether we are familiar with that topic or not. This will help you to assess the complexity of the subject and how much time you need to spend with a topic.

Give importance to syllabus helps to choose the right books for our preparation. Because there are materials that doesn’t cover the full syllabus (only the main areas of the syllabus) are available free in many study groups and websites. Aspirants who doesn’t aware of syllabus simply read those material and attend the exam.

5.Not having a preparation strategy and study plan

This is a common mistake many aspirants do, thinking there is no necessary for planning your study. They even think it is a waste of time. Whatever excuses we give, having a preparation strategy and study plan is must for any type of exam. It will help us to be goal oriented and stay focused of our target. If you do your targeted studies every day, it will make you motivated. As your progress through your schedule you will feel relaxed and your stress level for exam is reduced.

Creating a schedule will hardly take one to two hours of your time. While creating a schedule of your own you will also analyse the syllabus. There are many benefits can be pointed for having a good study plan. Though the initial effort may look too much; But the benefits are fruitful and long-lasting.

6.Not taking effective notes while studying itself

Many aspirants not even consider taking notes is a part of study. While studying if you take notes you will give importance to details. Giving importance to details will make you to ask more questions and to find short answers for it. This enhances your understanding about the topic. It also makes you to break down the contents of your learning in an easy way. Therefore your memory increases and whenever you see the notes you can recollect the content.

Thus taking notes helps you for better and easy revision. I know it is time consuming but once you are familiarised, it will be easy for you to take notes. Because your eyes can spot the important detail easily; Your mind organise them with an analogy for easy remembrance.

7.Not solving and practising mathematical problems:

Unlike JAIIB, here calculations, formulas and case studies are very important. You definitely need to solve all the problems in your study materials and work books you got. Don’t simply study a formula using one example of a problem related to it. Change the parameters and create problem of your own then solve it. By doing so, you will learn about importance of each parameter of the formula.

Practice, Practice, Practice!!!!!. There is no replacement for practising when solving problems, case studies and balance sheet analysis. When solving problems related to Balance sheet also use the same method as described above. There by we can improve our problem solving skills and analytical skills

8.Not revising the topics regularly:

Many aspirants ignore the importance of revising, stating there is no time for revising. If you are not making study plan you will not even find time to complete the syllabus. So no excuses, use your notes to revise the topic at regular intervals. For example every Sunday spare 20 to 30 minutes for revising, in addition to your study time.

 “Revise little but often” is the key strategy. Repeated revision make you feel bored and gives a feeling “Ahh!!! I know it. Don’t need to study”. But it makes you to master a topic; If five questions are asked from a single topic for knowledge testing; You can answer all, with 100% accuracy.  

9.Not learning from the mistakes:

The biggest and costliest thing is learning from your mistake. If you have failed in an attempt, accept the failure and analyse where you lacked. When I say accept your failure that doesn’t mean to blame yourself. It means asking yourself questions related to find the cause of the failure. What is the main reason for non completion of the syllabus? In which topic i should improve my knowledge? etc,. How can I improve my reading ability further?

The answer to the questions should not be too general. It should be specific to spot your weakness. When you find your weakness please work on it. Nobody is perfect in the universe; So find your weakness and mistakes; Try to rectify it before your next attempt.

10.Not using the technology for proper and effective preparation of exam:

Because of the technology we can study anything from anywhere. So use your mobile, internet, websites, facebook communities,forums and blogs etc,.You can get any information from internet in just a single click or a single press of your finger. I am not saying you to depend on them but to use them as effectively as possible. So do your search whatever you feel useful subscribe to them.

Also many websites offering free mock test use them to test your knowledge. While giving mock test take it as serious as an exam. Then only you can know your time management under pressure and boosts your confidence.

CAIIB ABM Strategy

ABM is one of the compulsory subjects for CAIIB. Most of the people find difficult to clear this paper. Today, I will tell you how to study for ABM subject.

This subject also contains 4 modules

MODULE – A: Economic Analysis

MODULE – B : Business Mathematics

MODULE – C : HRM in banks

MODULE – D : Credit Management

As we are bank employees we get very less time for study, so how to decide which topics to be read, which topics to be skipped?

-As I had told you in my previous blog article that generally paper consists of 60% theoretical & 40% numerical or case studies, so choose the module to be study in deep so as to clear the paper easily depending upon your personal strength and weakness.

If you observed all the modules, you will realize that Module A and Module C are most scoring modules. Do not skip these modules. Module B contains Business Mathematics which many people find difficult to study as the level of mathematics is tough, especially for non-engineering background people. Those who works in Credit/Loan Department will find that Module D easy as well as interesting. Module D is most important not only exam point of view but also for your daily working in Credit Department. So do not skip Module D.

IMPORTANT TOPICS FROM EACH MODULE

Module A- Supply and Demand, Money Supply and Inflation, Business Cycles, GDP Concepts and Union Budget.

No need to read McMillan Book line by line for thise module, short notes will be quite useful for studying this module. Don’t read stats given in these chapters. In GDP Concepts and Union Budget chapters numerical are asked which are quite easy provided you know the components and formula.

Module B-Time Value of Money, Sampling Methods, Simulation, Bond Investment

Don’t go to deep for study this module as mathematical calculations are difficult to understand especially for non engineering background people. Practice the examples given in McMillan. Those who are not good at math can skip this module and focus more on remaining modules.

Module C-Development of Human Resources, Human Implications of Organisations, Performamce Management, HR 

You need to read thoroughly all the topics from this module from McMillan. It is quite easy and theoretical only. Repeatedly read MCQs from N.S. Toor book of this module.

Module D-Overview of Credit Management, Analysis of Financial Statement, Working Capital Finance, Credit Control and Monitoring, Rehabilitation and Recovery.

Read this module from McMillan book only. The chapters in this module are not lengthy as compared to other modules. Practice Numerical from Financial statement and balance sheet.

Overall, you have to study at least three modules in detail so as to achieve the 50 score. You can choose the modules to study more depending upon your strength. I would suggest that you can keep module B at last, just read formulas from this module, as this module is quite boring, lengthy and hard to understand

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BFM::;;

The strategy for the study of Bank Financial Management which many people finds difficult to clear. If you study properly, it is easy to clear the BFM. This subject also contains 4 modules, they are;

-International Banking

-Risk Management

-Treasury Management

-Balance Sheet Management

Many people do not correlate the syllabus of the subject with day to day banking activity. So they find it difficult to score and understand this subject. But this not true, this subject is very much important which will increase your knowledge regarding top management & middle management functioning of your bank as well as banking as a whole industry.

All the modules are equally important, but you may clear the paper with three modules study also. Module A & B are relatively easy and scoring as well. Let us discuss strategy for each module.

Module A-International Banking

Important topics are Exchange Rates and Forex Business, Basics for Forex Derivatives, Documentary LC, and Facilities for Exporters & Importers

Rapid reading or bullet point reading is quite useful for this module. Practice numerical again and again.

Many numerical/case studies are asked from this module which are quite easy as compared to Module B & Module D case studies. Refer the case studies from McMillan given at the end of the topic. Also N.S.Toor book has many numerical and case studies. Questions are asked on Exchange rates, Shipment Finance etc.

Module B-Risk Management

All chapters are equally important as they are interlinked to each other. Again focus more on case studies/numericals given in Apendix at the end of chapter. Maximum case studies are asked from this module. Though short notes are useful for this module I would suggest McMillan reading for this module because some questions are twisted type for which you require details of the concept which is hard to get from short notes. RBI website contains FAQs which are quite useful for this modules, you should read them at least once.

Module C- Treasury Management

Important topics are Introduction, Types of treasury products, Treasury Risk Management, Treasury and Asset-Liability Management.

Mostly questions asked on this module are theoretical type, so through reading of McMillan is important. If you don’t get time then you can skip this module or read short notes since the weighted of this module for exam point of view is low according to me as compared to Module A&B. But those who wish to make carrier or work in treasury department, this is the best module to learn.

Module-D Balance Sheet Management

Important chapters are Components of ALM in Bank’s Balance Sheet, Capital and banking Regulation,, Capital Adequacy, Asset Classification and Provisioning Norms, Interest rate Risk management.

Though McMillan book contain sufficient material but I would suggest you to refer RBI website for this module. In this module focus more on Case Studies as compared to theoretical questions. Do not skip this module as it is much important for exam as well as knowledge point of view. No need to read McMillan line by line.

Overall you have to keep balance between theoretical reading as well as case studies/numerical since the paper would contain 40-45% case studies. N.S.Toor book contains good case studies and MCQs. Also there are many resources available on the internet from where you will get case studies for this module. After giving this paper you will realized that BFM is easier as compared to ABM and no need to worry for BFM.

STUDY STRATEGY & STUDY METHOD FOR JAIIB-CAIIB.

Dear All JAIIB-CAIIB Aspirants. Last time I've Discussed [Updated] about:

1. JAIIB-CAIIB STUDY STUDY STRATEGY & PLAN

2. 10 HABITS TO CLEAR CAIIB

3. A SHORT STORY BEHIND MY JAIIB-CAIIB SUCCESS

4. 5 HABITS TO CRACK JAIIB-CAIIB.

2Day Let Us discuss about Strategy for the JAIIB-CAIIB (Each Subject Wise & Every Topic Wise).

01. JAIIB (JUNIOR ASSOCIATE INDIAN INSTITUTE BANKERS)..

▪STUDY STRATEGY FOR JAIIB-PPB.

PPB (Principles & Practices of Banking) Subject is Very Easy & Daily Banking knowledge sufficient to crack the PPB Subject, If You need more knowledge Study properly McMillan Book..

This Subject Contains 4 Modules:

MOD-A: Indian Financial System

MOD-B: Functions of Banks

MOD-C: Banking Technology

MOD-D: Support Services-Market of Banking Services/Products.

- As WE are Bank Employees WE get very less time for study, so how to decide which topics to be Read & which topics to be Skipped?

IMPORTANT TOPICS FROM EACH MODULE:

1. MOD-A: INDIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM.

• Banking Regulations

• Capital Markets/Regulators

• Risk Management & BASEL II-III

• Factoring & Forteiting.

This Module is has 11 Topics & this's theoritical Module.

You must read BASEL-2 an overview because this most Important in Our Banking life & as well as in Upcoming Exams. 2nd Paper of JAIIB (AFB) & In the Course of CAIIB 1 Subject there's full Module on this topic.

2. MOD-B: FUNCTIONS OF BANKS.

• Banker-Customer Relationship

• Ombudsman Functions

• Lending (Working Capital)

• MSME & SHG

• NPA Provising.

This Module has 17 Topics & Most Important, Most Useful topics in Our daily Banking routines/duties.

Some Examples are: Banker-Customer Relationship, Accounts Opening to Various types of Customers, SHGs, Credit Cards, Govt Sponsored Schemes, FI, NPA, Collaterals Types, Payment & Cheque Collections, NI Acts, etc.

So, It's the most important Module to get Good Marks in this Subject & also get Good Knowledge in Banking Industry to take care of yourself about what is Good to do & what not?.

3. MOD-C: BANKING TECHNOLOGY.

• Data Communication & Network

• Security Consideration

• Cyber Crimes.

This Module has 6 Topics & Most Easiest Module among 4 Modules.

This Module would be Cakewalk for B.Tech (Computer Science/IT), B.Sc (Computer) & BCA/MCA Students. But it doesn't mean that tough for Non-Computer Students. they'll also get Easy Marks in this Module. try to get full Marks from this Module as it has 5 topics, those are also easily Understandable topics.

4. MOD-D: SUPPORT SERVICES-BANKING SERVICES/PRODUCTS.

• Social Media Marketing

• Pricing & Distribution

• MIS & DIS/DMA

• CHIPS & CHAPS

• Agri Management.

This Module has 8 Topics & As the name suggests it's fully about Marketing. It doesn't mean that You should be Good at Marketing & Some basic concepts of Marketing will come to you in this Module.

This Module is Cakewalk for MBA (Marketing) Students. You can simply complete this MOD-C.

5. MOD-E: ETHICS IN BANKS & FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.

• Business Ethics & Banking

• Individual Ethics Level

• Ethical Dimension

• Ethic Work & Workplace

• Banking Ethics.

This Module has 5 Topics & As the name suggests it's fully about Banking Ethics Management. It doesn't mean that You should be Good at Ethics of Bank Employees & Some basic concepts of Banking Ethics, Work Ethics & Work Place will come to you in this Module.

This Module is Cakewalk for B.Com & M.Com Students. You can simply complete this MOD-B & D.

- Overall, You've to Study at least 3Modules in detail so as to Achieve the 60-70 Marks. You can choose the Modules to Study more depending upon Your Strength..

▪STUDY STRATEGY FOR JAIIB-AFB.

Strategy for the study of AFB (Accounting & Finance for Bankers) Subject, which Many People finds Very Difficult to clear. If You Study Properly, It's Very Easy to Clear AFB.

This Subject Contains 4 Modules:

MOD-A: Business Maths & Finance

MOD-B: Principles of Bookkeeping & Accountancy

MOD-C: Final Accounts

MOD-D: Banking Operations.

This Subject mainly Cakewalk for B-Com & M-Com Students.

Many People don't correlate the syllabus of the subject with Day to Day Banking Activity. So they find it difficult to Score & Understand this subject. But this not true, this Subject is Very Important which will Increase Your Knowledge regarding JUNIOR & MIDDLE MANAGEMENT functioning of Your Bank, As Well As a whole Banking Industry; So How to decide which topics to be Read & which topics to be Skip?.

IMPORTANT TOPICS FROM EACH MODULE:

1. MOD-A: BUSINESS MATHS & FINANCE.

• Interest Rate Calculation

• YTM Calculation

• Capital Budgeting

• Depreciation & Accounting.

This Module has 6 Topics & Easiest Module among 3 Modules as it's calculative part as the Name Suggests.

I'll Say how much Important it's, there's ABM Subject (CAIIB 1st Paper). That Subjects basic points are given here as basics in this MOD-A (Economic Analysis), In this Module You must read BASEL-2 & 3 an overview. Because this's most Important in Our Banking Life & As Well As in upcoming exam CAIIB (1Subject there's Full Module on this topic).

Some simple topics are: Interest Calculation (EMI & NPV), Basel-2 & 3 Accord Overview, YTM Calculation, Depreciation (Methods of Straightline, Decling Balance & Double Decling Balance), FOREX (So Many People thinks it's difficult. But If You study Its Basics you'll also get Good Marks in CAIIB-ABM Subject).

2. MOD-B: PRINCIPLES OF BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTANCY.

• Bank Reconciliation Statement

• Trial Balance & Closing Entries

• Capital & Expendutre

• Foreign Exchange.

This Module has 5 Topics & Most Important, Most Useful topics in Our Daily Banking Routines/Duties.

It Contains:

• What's Book-Keeping & Accountancy?

• What's Book-Keeping & Its Standards?

Ans: It has 3 Topics, they are:

1.There's Basics of Book-keeping & Its Standards. There are 29 Accounting Standards, You must be Familiar with this to complete this MOD-B.

2.There are Accounting Concepts at Recording & Reporting Stage in Each One (You must read 6 Points).

3.There are topics like Journal, Ledger, Petty Cash, Head Cashier Ledger, Etc..

So, It's the most Important Module & to get Good Marks & Good Knowledge in Banking Industry.

3. MOD-C: FINAL ACCOUNTS.

• Balance Sheet Equation

• Ratio Analysis

• Rectification Errors

• Final & Company Accounts.

This Module has 12 Topics & As the title of Module suggests Special Account, it's the Most Priority Module You can give after MOD-A (Business Maths & Finance).

In this Module all topics Very Interesting & Makes You Curious to learn topics easy to study. Some topics are: BRS, Exchange Bills, Depreciation Accounting (This would be Continuation to Depreciation topic in MOD-A), Consignment Account, Leasing Hire Purchase, Joint Venture, Non-Trading Organisation Accounts, Etc.

4. MOD-D: BANKING OPERATIONS.

• Banking Operations

• Cash/Clearing & Deposits

• Loan Accounts.

This Module has 6 Topics & Some simple easy topics.

Those are: Balance Sheet Equation, Partnership Accounts (VV Imp), Company Accounts & Final Accounts, Etc..

- Overall, You've to Study All 4Modules in detail so as to Achieve the 55-60 Marks. You can choose the Modules to Study more depending upon Your Strength..

▪STUDY STRATEGY FOR JAIIB-LRAB.

LRAB (Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Banking) Subject is which Many People finds Very Difficult to clear. If You Study Properly, It's Very Easy to Clear LRAB.

This Subject Contains 4 Modules:

MOD-A: Regulations & Compliance

MOD-B: Legal Aspects of Banking Operations

MOD-C: Banking Related Laws

MOD-D: Commercial Laws with Reference to Banking Operations.

This Subject mainly Cakewalk for LLB Graduates (Students) & Very tough even than AFB Subject, as it's full theoretical Subject.

-As We're Bankers WE get very less time for Study. So, How to decide Which Topics to be Read & Which Topics Skipped?.

IMPORTANT TOPICS FROM EACH MODULE:

1. MOD-A: REGULATIONS & COMPLIANCE.

• Legal Framework

• Returns, Inspection & Mergers

• PSB & Co-Operative Banks.

This MOD is have 5 Topics & You'll learn, Constitution of Banks, What're Banks, Types of Banks, Regulator of Banks, Banking Ombudsman, Payment Systems, Etc.

Give 1st Preference to this MOD (If You want to start with Theory).

2. MOD-B: LEGAL ASPECTS OF BANKING OPERATIONS.

• Borrower & Credit Facility Types

• Bank Guarantees

• Bill Finance Laws

• Reg & Satisfaction Charges.

This MOD has 14 Topics & Will discuss about Responsibilities of Bank while doing its duties & Some more important topics those will come in CAIIB.

Some Important & Easy Topics in this MOD are: Responsibities of Paying/Collecting Banks, Indemnities, Bank Guarantees, LOC (VV Important Topic in whole JAIIB-CAIIB), Types of Credit Facilities, Secured & Unsecured Loans, Etc.

3. MOD-C: BANKING RELATED LAWS.

• SARFASI Act

• BBE Act

• Lok Adalats

• Income Tax Act.

This MOD has 21 Topics & Heart of the Subject. Because all the Laws are in this MOD.

Don't think that reading Years of Acts is sufficient. In this MOD All Topics are Very Important & Easy to Study.

Some Topics are: SARFASI Act-2002 (Introduction & Definition), Banking Ombudsman Scheme-2006, DRT Act, BBE Act-1891, LSA Act, CP Act, Tax Laws, Etc.

4. MOD-D: COMMERCIAL LAWS WITH REFERENCE TO BANKING OPERATIONS.

• Contract Act

• N.I. 1881 Act

• BR Act

• Partnership Act

• RBI Act

• Limitation Act

• Company Act.

This MOD has 28 Topics & If You see, the 1st time You'll get Emotional Tears as it's the most heaviest of All MODs (But know a proverb 'All that Glitters isn't Gold' its easiest among all MODs). Because these Chapters are Simple & Easy to learn Topics, You can pay this MOD as 1-Liner Stories.

These MOD has all the related Laws that in Topics of 2nd Subject of AFB.

Some Topics are: Contracts of Indemnity, Guarantee, Bailment, Pledge & Agency, Partnership Basics, Types of Companies, Etc.

- Overall, You've to Study ALL 4Modules in detail so as to Achieve the 70-80 Marks. You can choose the Modules to Study more depend upon Your Strength..

02.CAIIB (CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE INDIAN INSTITUTE BANKERS)..

▪STUDY STRATEGY FOR CAIIB-ABM.

ABM is 1 of the Compulsory Subject for CAIIB; Most of the People find very difficult to clear this Paper, If you study properly it's easy to clear the ABM Subject.

This Subject Contains 4 Modules:

MOD-A: Economic Analysis

MOD-B: Business Mathematics

MOD-C: HRM IN BANKS

MOD-D: Credit Management.

- As WE are Bank Employees WE get very less time for study, so how to decide which topics to be Read & which topics to be Skipped?

The Subject Generally Paper consists of 60% Theoritical & 40% Numerical/Case Studies. So choose the Module to be Study in deep so as to Clear the Paper easily depending upon your Personal Strength & Weakness.

If You observed the All Modules, You'll realize that MOD-A & C are most Scoring Modules. MOD-B contains Business Maths which many People find difficult to Study as the Level of Maths is tough (Especially for ARTS, SCIENCE & ENGINEER background People). Those who works in Credit/Loan Section will find that MOD-D is most Important not only Exam Point of View. But also for your daily working in Credit Section, so don't skip MOD-D.

IMPORTANT TOPICS FROM EACH MODULE:

1. MOD-A: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS.

• Supply & Demand

• Money Supply & Inflation

• Business Cycles

• GDP Concepts & Union Budget.

No need to read McMillan Book line by line for this Module, Short Notes will be quite useful for Studying this Module. Don't read Stats Given in these Chapters; In GDP Concepts & Union Budget, Chapters Numerical are asked which are quite easy provided You know the Components & Formula.

2. MOD-B: BUSINESS MATHS.

• Time Value of Money (TVM)

• Sampling Methods

• Simulation

• Bond Investment.

Don't go to deep for Study this Module as Mathematical Calculations are difficult to understand (Especially for ARTS & SCIENCE background People). Practice the examples Given in McMillan; those who are not Good at Maths can skip this Module & focus more on Remaining Modules.

You can keep MOD-B at last, Just read Formulas from this Module, as this Module is quite boring, length & hard to understand.

3. MOD-C: HRM IN BANKS.

• Human Resource Development

• Human Implication Organisation

• Performance Management

• HR & IT.

You need to read thoroughly All the topics from this Module from McMillan. It's quite easy & theoretical only. Repeatedly read MCQs from N.S.TOOR Book of this Module.

4. MOD-D: CREDIT MANAGEMENT.

• Credit Management Overview

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Capital Finance Work

• Credit Control & Monitoring

• Rehabilitation & Recovery.

Read this Module from McMillan book only; the Chapters in this Module are not lengthy as compared to Other Modules. Practice Numerical/Study Case from Financial Statement & Balance Sheet.

- Overall, You've to Study at least 3Modules in detail so as to Achieve the 50 Marks. You can choose the Modules to Study more depending upon Your Strength..

▪STUDY STRATEGY FOR CAIIB-BFM.

Strategy for the study of BFM (Bank Financial Management) Subject, which Many People finds very difficult to clear. If you study properly it's easy to the BFM.

This Subject also contains 4 Modules:

MOD-A: International Banking

MOD-B: Risk Management

MOD-C: Treasury Management

MOD-D: Balance Sheet Management.

Many People don't correlate the syllabus of the subject with Day to Day Banking Activity. So they find it difficult to Score & Understand this subject. But this not true, this subject is very much important which will increase your knowledge regarding TOP & MIDDLE MANAGEMENT functioning of your Bank, as well as a whole Banking Industry.

All the Modules are Equally Important, but you may clear the paper with 3 Modules study also.MOD (A & glasses emoticon are relatively easy & scoring as well.

Let Us discuss the Strategy for CAIIB-BFM. Each Module wise:

1. MOD-A: INTERNATIONAL BANKING.

• Exchange Rates & Forex Business

• Basics for Forex Derivatives

• Documentary LC

• Facilities for Exporters & Importers.

Rapid Reading/Bullet Point Reading is quite useful for this module. Practice Numerical again & again.

Many Numerical/Case Studies are asked from this module which are quite easy as compared to Mod-B & Mod-D case studies. Refer the case studies from McMillan given at the end of the topic. also N.S.TOOR books has many Numerical & Case Studies. Questions are asked on Exchange Rates & Shipment Finance, Etc.

2. MOD-B: RISK MANAGEMENT: All Chapters are equally important as they are interlinked to each other. Again focus more on Case Studies/Numericals given in Apendix at the the end of charter.

Maximum Case Studies are asked from this module. Though short notes are useful for this Module, McMillan book reading for this Module, because some Questions are twisted type for which you require details of the concept which is hard to get from short notes.

RBI Website contains FAQs which are quite useful for this Modules, you should read them at least once.

3. MOD-C: TREASURY MANAGEMENT.

• Introduction

• Types of Treasury Products

• Treasury Risk Management

• Treasury & Asset-Liability Management.

Most Questions asked on this Module are theoritical type. so through reading of McMillan book is important. If you don't get time then you can skip this Module or Read Short Notes, since the weighted of this Module for exam point of view is low according to as compared to Mod-A & Mod-B. But those who wish to make Carrier/Work in Treasury Department, this is the best Module to learn.

4. MOD-D: BALANCE SHEET MANAGEMENT.

• ALM in Banks Balance Sheet

• Capital & Banking Regulation

• Capital Adequacy

• Asset Classification & Provisioning Norms

• Interest Rate Risk Management.

Though McMillan Book contain sufficient material but refer RBI Website for this module. In this Module focus more on Case Studies as compared to theoretical questions. Don't skip this Module as it's much important for exam as well as knowledge point of they. No need to read McMillan line by line.

- Overall, You have to to keep balance between Theoritical reading as well as Case Studies/Numerical since the paper would contain 40-45% Case Studies. N.S.TOOR book contains good Case Studies & MCQs. also there are many resources available on the Internet from where you will get case studies for this Module.

After giving this paper you will Realized that BFM is very easier as compared to ABM & Retail Banking. No need to worry for BFM, Be Happy.

▪STUDY STRATEGY FOR CAIIB-RB (RETAIL BANKING)..

DEAR ALL CAIIB ASPIRANTS.

Focus on following the Important Chapters for Retail Banking.

1. RB Latest Trends

2. ATM Updates

3. Mobile & Internet Banking Updates

4. EMI Calculation

5. TVM Annuity

6. FV/PV Annuity

7. Capital Gain

8. Taxation

9. Credit Card

10. Home Loan Valuation.

- Expectation 40-60% Marks, if u follows these Topics..

▪STUDY STRATEGY FOR CAIIB-INTERNATIONAL BANKING..

DEAR ALL CAIIB ASPIRANTS..

ALL 5 Modules are Very Very Important. MOD-A (Foundation of International Financial Management), MOD-B (Foreign Exchange Market, Rate Determination & Currency Derivatives), MOD-C (Foreign Exchange Exposure & Management), MOD-D (World Financial Markets & Institutions) & MOD-E (Financial Management of Multinational Firm) in CAIIB-International Banking Subject..

• Give the Most Importance & Practice more following Chapters in International Banking.

1. IB Monetary System

2. World Corporate Governance & Payments Balance

3. Globalization & Multinational Firm

4. FE Market & IB Equity Market

5. FE Futures & Options

6. Transaction & Economic Exposure Management

7. IB Money Market & Bond Market

8. IB Trade Finance & Capital Budgeting

9. Multinational Cash Management

10. IB Transfer Price & Tax Environment

11. IB Interest Rate & Currency Swaps

12. IB Capital Cost & Capital Structure.

- These Topics are Play Vital Role to Clearing CAIIB-International Banking Subject. Expected Score 50-70 Marks..

ALL THE VERY BEST..

WISH YOU GOOD LUCK & DO WELL

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Certified credit Professionals 60 MCQs

  Certified credit Professionals 60 MCQs

01. Statutory corporations are controlled by which act for credit management.

a) Indian contract act

b) Company act

c) Act that created them

d) Indian partnership act

e) Indian trust act and public act

Ans: c

02. Which one of the following is not a non fund base credit?

a) Letter of credit

b) Bill discounting

c) Co-acceptance of bills

d) Forward contract

e) Derivatives

Ans: b

03. Mr. Shyam has a house in a rural village, very near to Agra. His house is very old and

required some repairing work. So, Mr. Shyam visited Agra main branch for a loan, how much

amount of loan he can avail from bank under housing finance.

a) 1 lakh

b) 2 Lakh

c) 5 Lakh

d) 10 Lakh

e) 20 Lakh

Ans: a

04. Small enterprises advance and export credit does not financed by both public sector and

PSU (export does not comes under priority sector advance) what percentage of small

enterprises advance and export credit is supposed to be given ___ and ___ respectively.

a) 40 and 32 %

b) 18 and 10%

c) 10 and 12%

d) No target and 12%

e) 10% and no target

Ans: c

05. RBI to free the landing rates of scheduled commercial banks for credit limit over ___.

a) 01 Lakh

b) 02 Lakh

c) 05 lakh

d) 10 Lakh

e) 20 Lakh

Ans: b

06. BPLR system of lending rates replaced by base rate system it was effected from ____.

a) 01 Jun 2010

b) 01 Jul 2011

c) 01 Jan 2010

d) 01 Jul 2010

e) 01 Jul 2003

Ans: d

07. No penal interest should be charged with effect from 10 Oct 2000 to borrower�s loan

under priority sector up to Rs _____.

a) 10000

b) 20000

c) 25000

d) 50000

Ans: c

08. No collateral security is required loan under MSME both manufacturing and production and

providing or rendering of services up to Rs ___.

a) 1 lakh

b) 2 lakh

c) 5 lakh

d) 10 lakh

e) 20 lakh

Ans: C

09. Which accounting standard makes it mandatory for some enterprises to prepare cash Flow

Statement for the accounting period?

a) AS-1

b) AS-3

c) AS-9

d) AS-17

Ans: b

10. Industries & business enterprises whose turnover for the accounting period exceeds Rs.

50 crore has to submit segment-wise reporting as per _____.

a) AS-3

b) AS-7

c) AS-17

d) AS-21

e) AS-22

ANS: C

11. MR. Rohit want to invest some money in XYZ co., he want to purchase some stocks of this

co. How Mr. Rohit can assess to financial statement of the XYZ co.

a) By balance sheet

b) By EPS

c) By financial statement

d) all

Ans: d (EPS- earning per Share)

12. Basic concept used in preparing of financial statements is given below pick up the odd

one.

a) Entity concept

b) Money market concept

c) Going concern concept

d) Dual aspect concept

e) Accrual concept

ANS: b

13. As per company act the maximum period of financial period is 15 months, MR Charles is

GM of ABC co. due to some contingency he is unable to prepare his Financial statement so he

want to extend his financial to another 03 months i.e. 18 months maximum period of financial

statement so MR Charles has to approach to whom for such extension.

a) Income Tex office

b) Reserve bank of India

c) Accountant general of region

d) Registrar of company

Ans: d

14. The companies Act classifies liabilities which shown on the left side of the horizontal form

pick up the odd one.

a) Share capital

b) Reserve & surplus

c) Miscellaneous expenditure

d) Secured & unsecured loans

e) Current liability & provisions

Ans: c

15. Revenue reserve represents accumulated retained earnings from the profits of normal

business operations. These are held in various forms that are given below pick up odd one

___.

a) General reserve

b) Investment allowance reserve

c) Advance payment received

d) Capital redemption reserve

e) Dividend equalization reserve

Ans: c

16. 17. Current liabilities and provisions as per classification under the co. act consist of the

following except one given below.

a) Advance payments received

b) Accrued expenses

c) Pre-paid expenses

d) Unclaimed dividend & dividends

e) Provisions for taxes

f) Gratuity and pensions

Ans: c

17. Which committee has prescribed inventory norms for various industries?

a) Narasimham committee

b) Raghawan committee

c) Tandon committee

d) Chakraborty committee

Ans: c

18. ____ % of small enterprises advances should go to micro enterprises in case of foreign

banks.

a) 20

b) 40

c) 60

d) 80

Ans: c

19. In order to avoid the problem in delay in realization of bills, bank may take advantage of

improved computer/communication network ___.

a) GUI

b) SFMS

c) ETF

d) SWIFT

ANS: b

20. Bank guarantee should normally have a maturity of more than ___.

a) 5 years

b) 10 years

c) 15 years

d) 20 years

e) 25 years

Ans: b

21. The conduct of LC business is governed by����..

a) RBI

b) IRDA

c) UCPDC 600

d) AMFA

e) GOI

Ans: c

22. What should bank do if the owner of the collateral security is someone other than the

borrower?

a) Reject the loan

b) Transfer security to the name of borrower

c) He should become first guarantor of the loan and create charge over the security

d) Security should be hypothecated to the banker

Ans: c

23. What bank should do to avoid asset-liability maturity mismatch that may arise out

extending long tenor to infrastructure projects.

a) Return on investment

b) break- even analysis

c) Liquidity support from IDFC

d) Take-out financing arrangement

e) Sensitivity analysis

Ans: d

24. Frequency of review should vary depending on the magnitude of risk for the average risk

account.

a) 01 month

b) 03 months

c) 06 Months

d) 12 Months

Ans: c

25. In case of company, the charge should be registered with ROC within ___ days from the

date of execution of documents.

a) 15 days

b) 30 days

c) 45 days

d) 2 m

Ans: b

26. What is Priority sector target of Direct & Indirect Agriculture for Domestic banks?

a) 13.5% of ANBC or Off Balance Sheet Items whichever is higher. 4.5% for Indirect Agri.

b) 10% of anbc or 6% for indirect agri

c) 12% of anbc or 4.5% for indirect agri

d) No target

Ans: a (it is 18% in total 13.5 % is direct Ans 4.5% is indirect agric)

27. What are targets and sub-targets of DRI advances?

a) 1% of total outstanding advances of previous year

b) Out of which 40% should go to SC/St

c) 2/3rd must route though Rural and Semi Urban branches

d) All of these

ANS: d

28. What are prudential norms for individuals and Groups as per RBI guidelines? Pick up odd

one.

a) Individuals Groups General 15% of Capital Funds

b) 40% of Capital Funds of borrower group

c) Infrastructure 20% of Capital Funds single borrower

d) 50% of Capital Fund to gp infrastructure project

e) Oil Companies 25% of Capital Funds

f) All correct

ANS: f

29. Monetary and Credit policy is issued by RBI how many times in a year?

a) Monetary Policy is issued annually

b) With quarterly review

c) Credit Policy twice a year

d) All of these

Ans: d

30. RBI has restricted bank to finance against/to _______________.

a) Bank�s own shares

b) Relatives of Directors and Senior Officers

c) Sensitive commodities under selective control measures

d) FDRs of other banks, CDs, Companies for buy back of shares and Industries consuming

Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS)

e) All of these

Ans: e

31. Explain Delivery of credit for WC limits of 10 crore and above.

a) CC component -20% & WCTL component-80%

b) WCTL component-80% & CC Components-20%

c) WCTL components-50% & CC Components-50%

d) CC Components-15% & WCTL components-85%

ANS: a- The proportion is not fixed but is flexible according to requirement of borrower.

32. What are provisioning norms for Standard Assets? Pick up odd one.

a) Direct SME and Direct Agriculture 0.25%

b) Others 0.40%

c) Commercial Real Estate 1%

d) Teaser Housing Loans 2%

e) None of these

Ans: e (It is Classification Rate of provision)

33. In how many years, Foreign banks with 20 branches and above in India need to achieve

PS target of 40%?

a) 2 years

b) 3 years

c) 4 years

d) 5 years

e) 7 years

Ans: d -starting from 1.4.2013 up to 1.4.2018.

34. What is ANBC?

a) Bank Credit in India + Bills Rediscounted with RBI/other approved institutions + Investment

in Non-SLR bonds under HTM category + other investments eligible to be treated as PS

b) Bank Credit in India + Investment in Non-SLR bonds under HTM category + other

investments eligible to be treated as PS

c) Bank Credit in India + Bills Rediscounted with RBI/other approved institutions + Investment

in Non-SLR bonds under HTM category

d) Bank Credit in India + Bills Rediscounted with RBI/other approved institutions + other

investments eligible to be treated as PS.

Ans: b

(Now amended) as per http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=7460&Mode=0

35. Base Rate is determined in each bank by ___.

a) ALCO

b) BPLR

c) ALM

d) DSCR

e) SFMS

Ans: a (Asset Liability Management Committee)

36. The target given for advances to weaker sections in percentage of ANBC is ___.

a) 10% for domestic banks

b) 12% for foreign banks

c) No target for domestic banks

d) 10% for foreign banks

Ans: a

37. Mark the incorrect statement.

a) No target is given to domestic banks for small enterprise advances

b) No target is given for agriculture advances in for foreign banks

c) Export credit does not form a part of priority sector for domestic banks

d) Export credit does not form a part of priority sector for foreign banks

Ans: d

38. Gain on revaluation of asset is a ____.

a) General reserve

b) Investment allowance reserve

c) Capital reserve

d) Revenue reserve

Ans: c

39. Banks can file a civil suit for recovery of their dues in civil courts. This option is used for

dues ____.

a) Up to 5 lacs

b) Up to 10 lacs

c) Above 10 lacs only

d) Above 20 lacs only

Ans: c

40. What are provisioning norms for NPAs? Classification of assets Provision on Secured

Provision on Unsecured

a) Sub-Standard 15% 25%

b) Doubtful (D1) 25% 100%

c) Doubtful (D2) 40% 100%

d) Doubtful (D3) 100% 100%

e) Loss Assets 100% 100%

f) All correct

Ans: f

41. You are a loan in charge of ABC one of your a/c of personal loan in the name of Mr.

subhash is not paying his dues in time lots of reminder have been send by you for recovery ,

you have approached him for rehabilitation, he has agreed for that. What will be next step?

a) Rescheduling/restructuring

b) Legal action

c) Exit from the account

d) Compromise

e) Write off

Ans: d

42. Lok adalat (peoples� court) at present resoling issue of NPAs, the enhanced limit from

Aug 2004 is ___.

a) 5 lakh

b) 10 lakh

c) 20 lakh

d) 25 lakh

e) 25 lakh above

Ans: 20

43. Banks and FIs for expediting the recovery cases to DRTs (Debt Recovery Tribunals) for

NPAs value in excess of ___.

a) 05 lakh

b) 10 lakh

c) 20 lakh

d) 25 lakh

e) 25 lakh above

Ans: b

44. SARFAESI Act 2002 has been extended to cover co-operative banks by notitification dated

___.

a) 21 June 2002

b) 21 Jul 2002

c) 21 Jul 2010

d) 28 Jan 2003

e) 01 Jan 2003

Ans: d

45. CDR is a ____ mechanism.

a) Statutory

b) Non-statutory

c) Core

d) None of these

Ans: b (Corporate Debt Restructuring)

46. Define Small Business on the basis of annual Turnover?

Ans. Whose Annual turnover is less than 50 crore.

47. How will you define Retail Customers?

Ans. Borrowers with exposure of more than 5.00 crore

48. What is Priority sector target of Direct & Indirect Agriculture for Domestic banks?

Ans. 13.5% of ANBC or Off Balance Sheet Items whichever is higher. 4.5% for Indirect Agri.

49. What are targets and sub-targets of DRI advances?

Ans. 1% of total outstanding advances of previous year. Out of which 40% should go to SC/St

and 2/3rd must route though Rural and Semi Urban branches.

50. Priority Sector Target For Housing Loan

Ans. Housing Loan ----Rs. 25 lac for Metro stations having population 10.00 lac and above. Rs.

15 Lac for other cities.

For Repair-----------up to 2.00 (Rural and SU) and Rs. 5.00 lac (Urban and Metro)

51. Define Small and Marginal farmer.

Ans. Farmers having land up to 1 hector are Marginal Farmers and others having land up to 2

Hector are Small Farmers.

52. Define Micro, Small and medium for manufacturing and service units.

Ans. Investment in Plant and Machinery for Manufacturing Units

Investment in Equipment For Service Units

Micro Up To Rs. 25 lac Up To Rs. 10 lac

Small Up To Rs. 5.00 crore Up to Rs. 2.00 crore

Medium Up To Rs. 10.00 crore Up To Rs. 5.00 crore

53. What are provisioning norms for NPAs?

Classification of assets Provision on Secured Provision on Unsecured

Sub-Standard 15% 25%

Doubtful (D1) 25% 100%

Doubtful (D2) 40% 100%

Doubtful (D3) 100% 100%

Loss Assets 100% 100%

54. What are Prudential norms for individuals and Groups as per RBI guidelines?

Ans. Individuals Groups

General 15% of Capital Funds 40% of Capital Funds

Infrastructure 20% of Capital Funds 50% of Capital Funds

Oil Companies 25% of Capital Funds

55. How much amount of loan can be sanctioned to Agriculture and SME without Collateral?

Ans. Agriculture --------------1.00 lac

SME----------------------10.00 lac

56. Monetary and Credit policy is issued by RBI how many times in a year?

Ans. Monetary Policy is issued annually with quarterly review and credit Policy twice a year.

57. RBI has restricted bank to finance against/to _______________?

Ans.

1. Bank�s own shares

2. Relatives of Directors and Senior Officers.

3. Sensitive commodities under selective contro measures.

4. FDRs of other banks, CDs, Companies for buy back of shares and Industries consuming

Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS)

58. Explain Delivery of credit for WC limits of 10 crore and above.

Ans. CC component --------20%

WCTL component-----80%

The proportion is not fixed but is flexible according to requirement of borrower.

59. What are provisioning norms for Standard Assets?

Ans. Classification Rate of provision

Direct SME and Direct Agriculture 0.25%

Others 0.40%

Commercial Real Estate 1%

Teaser Housing Loans 2%

60. What are PS targets for Micro and Small Enterprises?

Ans. All MSE loans will be treated as PS. But sub-targets within overall MSE loans are as

under:

40% 20% 40%

Manufacturing units

having Investment in Plant and Machinery

Up to Rs. 5.00 lac

Above 5.00 up Rs. 25.00 lac

Above 25.00 lac

Service Units having Investment in Equipment

Up to Rs. 2.00 lac

Above Rs. 10.00 lac

Above Rs. 10.00 lac

61. What are PS targets for Foreign Banks having less than 20 branches in India?

Ans. Total Priority Sector 32% of ANBC or Off Balance Sheet Items (Higher)

Agriculture No specific target but forms part of Total PS

MSE units No specific target but forms part of Total PS

Export No specific target but forms part of Total PS

Weaker sector No specific target but forms part of Total PS

62. In how many years, Foreign banks with 20 branches and above in India need to achieve

PS target of 40%?

Ans. 5 years starting from 1.4.2013 up to 1.4.2018.

63. What are PS targets of weaker sector for Domestic banks and Foreign banks having 20

and above branches in India?

Ans. 10% of ANBC or Off Balance Sheet Items whichever is higher.

64. What is ANBC?

Ans. Bank Credit in India + Bills Rediscounted with RBI/other approved institutions +

Investment in non-SLR bonds under HTM category + other investments eligible to be treated

as PS.

65. Base Rate is determined in each bank by ____.

Ans. Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO)Top of Form

Components of credit management:::

 Components of credit management:::

The components include (1) Loan policy of the bank (2) Appraisal (3) Delivery (4) Control and Monitoring (5) Rehabilitation and

recovery (6) Credit risk management (7) Refinance.

1. Loan policy : Each bank formulates its own policy for sanction of credit proposals. The policy normally provides for (a) exposure

limits for individual and group borrowers (b) exposure limits for different sectors (c) discretionary powers at various levels within the

bank.

2. Appraisal : It done on the basis of credit history, financial status, market report of the borrower, the prospects of economic

activity being financed. The objective of the appraisal is find answers to following important questions:

a. Whether the borrower is creditworthy and what he is going to do with the bank money

b. What are the prospects of the economic activity to be conducted profitably

c. What are the prospects of repayment of the loan by the borrower.

d. What security will be available to the bank, to recover the loan, in case of need

3. Delivery : This includes formalities relating to loan documentation, creation of charge over securities and formal disbursement of

the loan.

4. Control and monitoring : It involves post-sanction follow with a view to ensure that the conditions of the loan are being complied

with and the economic activity is as planned at the time of sanction. It also involves monitoring the recovery of loan as per schedule

fixed.

5. Recovery or rehabilitation : If an economic activity faces some problem and borrower is unable to repay the loan, the bank may

have to go for re-structuring of the loan. If the normal operations are not possible with rehabilitation etc., bank may have to initiate

recovery action including sale of securities.

6. Credit risk management : Bank has to follow the best practices for credit risk management that include identification of risk,

quantification of risk, pricing of risk, mitigation of risk etc.

7. Refinance : It assumes importance when there is tight liquidity situation. It can be availed from institutions such as NABARD, SIDBI,

RBI, NHB etc. on the basis of eligible loans.

Risk Management and credit rating::

 Risk Management and credit rating::

The risk that the banking business faces, can be:

· Credit risk

· Market risk (resulting from adverse movement of prices of govt. securities, interest rates, forex etc.)

· Operational risk (resulting from staff errors, failure of internal processes, external events etc.)

Credit Risk : It refers to the possibility of loss that the bank or financial institution may suffer as a consequence of inability of

the counterparty (i.e. the borrower, who is operating in an environment having many uncertainties resulting in threat to the

viability and sustainability of the activity) to meet its repayment or other commitment/s as per agreed conditions and commit

default.

Reserve Bank of India states that the credit risk or default risk involves inability or unwillingness of a customer or counterparty to

meet commitment in relation to lending, trading, hedging, settlement and other financial transactions.

In terms of the guidelines issued by RBI, the credit risk is generally made up of (I) transaction risk or default risk and (2) portfolio

risk. The portfolio risk in turn comprises intrinsic and concentration risk.

· The transaction risk is the risk arising from an individual transaction or a counterparty or b orrower's default in meeting the

commitment.

· The intrinsic risk is the risk which is inherent in respect of an activity due to the operating environment. This is also termed as

industry or activity risk.

· The concentration risk refers to the risk which arises as a result of undertaking exposure in only few industries or activities or

lines of business or borrowers and borrowing groups without ensuring the diversification of the portfolio.

Why does credit risk arise ?

The credit risk arises due to operation of a number of external and internal factors.

The external factors are the state of the economy of the concerned country or state or even global economy, wide swings in the

prices of various commodities, foreign exchange rates, interest rates, trade restrictions, economic sanctions, Govt. policies, natural

calamities etc.

The internal factors are the factors which may be internal to the borrower or internal to the financing institution.

· The factors internal to the borrowing entity may be planning factors, execution factors, finance factors, marketing factors,

management factors etc.

· The factors internal to the financing banks or institutions relate to the deficiencies in loan policies/administration,

absence of prudential credit concentration limits, inadequately defined lending limits for loan officers/credit committee,

deficiencies in appraisal of borrowers' financial position, excessive dependence on collaterals and inadequate risk pricing,

absence of loan review mechanism and post sanction surveillance etc.

Steps for credit risk mitigation:

The objective of mitigation is the restrict the risk within an acceptable limit and it involves steps to be taken at (a) macro level in

the bank and (b) micro level in the bank.

At Macro Level:

i. Frequent review of norms and fixing internal limits for aggregate commitments to specific sectors of industry and business.

2. periodical review of loan policies.

3. classification of portfolio based on certain parameters of quality

At Micro Level:

i. framing of policy regarding credit appraisal standards, sanction and delivery process, monitoring and review of individual

borrowers, obtaining collaterals.

2. obtaining credit rating and their updation.

Credit rating

The credit risk differs for each project and each promoter. The appraisal of proposal done with a view to measure the risk involved

and its quantification by using a credit rating method, with following objectives:

i. to take a decision whether to accept or reject a proposal without or without modification

2. to determine the rate of interest (risk pricing)

3. to help in. macro evaluation of the total credit portfolio by classifying the individual loan account in a specific category,

depending up on the rating.

Rating Models:

The rating can be done by using internal rating model available with the bank. Most of the banks have their rating models.

The rating can also be got done by using service of external rating agencies such as CRISIL, SMERA, CARE, ICRA etc.

Credit rating methodology:

Banks the credit rating model, based on which they are able to place their borrower in a particular rating category. The broader

categories of risk area that the rating models take into account are:

1. Management related aspects

2. Security related aspects

3. Financial aspects on the basis of financial statements

4. Business risk

These ratings are required to be reviewed periodically, in view of dynamic nature of the business of the borrower.

Derivative instruments for Credit Risk Management

The derivative instruments are used to hedge the inherent credit risk without transferring the loan account. Simple techniques for

transferring credit risk are available with the banks for very long time which include guarantors, collateral securities, credit

insurance from agencies like DICGC, CGTMSE. In recent some new instruments have also been introduced that include (a) Credit

default swaps and (b) credit linked notes.

Credit default swaps (CDS) : It is a contract between the financing bank (risk seller) and protection seller, whereby the protection

seller provides protection against credit events (i.e. default). For this purpose, the risk seller makes payment of premium to the

protection seller. The credit events include bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring etc.

Credit linked notes (CLN): In this arrangement, the protection seller (normally a special purpose vehicle — SPV) issues notes linked

to underlying credit. These notes can be purchased by general public as investors and the SPV purchases high rated securities with

that amount. On maturity, these securities are sold and money is returned to investors, if there is no credit default. In case of

credit default, the funds are used to make payment to risk seller.

The risk seller makes regular payment of premium.

New Capital Accord (Basel 2) : Implications on Credit Risk

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has proposed 3 approaches, viz.,

1. Standardised and

2. Foundation Internal Rating Based Approach

3. Advanced Internal Rating Based Approach

In India, presently the Standardized approach has been implemented.

Under the standardised approach, preferential risk weights in the range of o%, 20%, 50%, 100% and 150% are assigned by RBI for

certain risk weighted assets and some discretion has been given to bank where they can allot risk weight on the basis of external

credit assessments.

Internal Rating Based Approach

There are two approaches — foundation and advanced - as an alternative to standardised approach for assigning preferential risk

weights. Under the foundation approach, banks, which comply with certain minimum requirements viz. comprehensive credit

rating system. The adoption of these approaches requires substantial upgradation of the existing credit risk management systems.

The time schedule fixed by RBI for migrating to Internal Rating Based approach is as under: The earliest date of making application by

banks to RBI — April 01, 2012 Likely date of approval by RBI — March 31, 2014.

The banks have been advised by RBI to undertake an internal assessment of their preparedness for migration to advanced approaches,

in the light of the criteria envisaged in the Basel II document, as per the aforesaid time schedule, and take a decision, with the approval

of their Boards, whether they would like to migrate to any of the advanced approaches. The banks deciding to migrate to the advanced

approaches should approach us for necessary approvals, in due course, as per the stipulated time schedule. If the result of a bank's

internal assessment indicates that it is not in a position to apply for implementation of advanced approach by the above mentioned

dates, it may choose a later date suitable to it based upon its preparation.

It may be noted that banks, at their discretion, would have the option of adopting the advanced approaches for one or more of the

risk categories, as per their preparedness, while continuing with the simpler approaches for other risk categories, and it would not

be necessary to adopt the advanced approaches for all the risk categories simultaneously. However, banks should invariably obtain

prior approval of the RBI for adopting any of the advanced approaches

Recollected Question on Risk Management Date 23.08.2020

 Recollected Question on Risk Management Date 23.08.2020

01 Case study on Duration, Modified duration,& convexity

02 Case Study on Haircut, hair cut formulas based question on collateral asset ,haircut in risk mitigation

03 Case study on Interest rate

04 Numerical on Value at Risk, Calculate Geometric mean, NIIcalculation ,RWA Numerical on Tier 1 and tier 2 Case Study on Risk Weight ration ( unrated corporate Company , RWA on venture capital, exposure to foreign banks,RWA value on commercial infrastructure company) Numerical on BPV

05 Mark to model definitions

06 Beta value on risk free asset

07 Credit risk mitigation purpose not included choose from options

08 LTV is part of which type of risk Management

9 translational level risk not included

10 Loan review mechanism is used for

11 Definition of YTM

12 staff irritation and loss of appeal of employer is failed in which conditions

13 Rate of inertest swap for PEF

14 PD,EAD,LGD

15 Call Options Definitions

16 Monte carlo simulation method definitions

17 Embedded option risk

18 counterparty risk,SPV,

Most of the question of one-liner type, ratio of numerical & theory is 40 and 60

Theory was easy. All the question from book. read the book carefully 2 time.

Good luck.

Ten Mistakes to avoid while preparing for CAIIB exam

  Ten Mistakes to avoid while preparing for CAIIB exam

1.Not allocating sufficient amount of Study time daily:

This is a very common mistake done by many CAIIB aspirants, Cramming the information before the night of the exam or before two days may helped you in JAIIB examination (Although it is a wrong way of preparation). But here in CAIIB examination it won’t help you to even score thirty marks. A thorough understanding of concepts are needed for almost all topics so having a daily study routine is must for all aspirants.

I know it is very tough to find time during our busy banking hours. If you don’t have time for continuous 2 hrs then split the study hours into three or four sessions of 30 to 40 minutes a day. Since syllabus of CAIIB subjects cover many topics; In depth understanding of each topic is also needed to answer questions that test our knowledge, analytical skills and problem solving skills. So daily allocating sufficient amount of study time is necessary.

2.Not having clear focus on optional paper:

Selecting the correct optional paper and having clear focus on it, is must for successful completion of CAIIB exam. Although the Retail banking and Financial Banking are easy papers to clear, You need choose your optional paper based on your knowledge, interested areas in banking and career development. Don’t follow others recommendation for optional paper blindly. You have to analyse and decide your optional paper.

Remember CAIIB is not only for increments; it also provides many useful theoretical knowledge in different areas of banking.

 

3.Not learning the basic concepts:

Every topic of a subject has basic and fundamental concepts to be learnt by heart. Learning them thoroughly makes us to understand the more complex concepts. Complex concepts are nothing but complex combination of simple and basic concepts. We should have studied the fun1damental concepts in JAIIB (who knows it now ;P ;)). If not revise it then and there when it is required.

To learn the fundamental concepts of economy, business maths, accountancy you can refer more books from your commerce background friends. Remember learning complex concepts won’t be useful if you don’t understand the fundamental concepts behind them.

4.Not understanding and giving importance to syllabus:

In any examination if we want to pass that exam we should thoroughly understand the syllabus first. Because understanding the syllabus will give us a clear picture of what we are going to learn. We also get some insights about the subject. It also helps us to have an idea whether we are familiar with that topic or not. This will help you to assess the complexity of the subject and how much time you need to spend with a topic.

Give importance to syllabus helps to choose the right books for our preparation. Because there are materials that doesn’t cover the full syllabus (only the main areas of the syllabus) are available free in many study groups and websites. Aspirants who doesn’t aware of syllabus simply read those material and attend the exam.

5.Not having a preparation strategy and study plan

This is a common mistake many aspirants do, thinking there is no necessary for planning your study. They even think it is a waste of time. Whatever excuses we give, having a preparation strategy and study plan is must for any type of exam. It will help us to be goal oriented and stay focused of our target. If you do your targeted studies every day, it will make you motivated. As your progress through your schedule you will feel relaxed and your stress level for exam is reduced.

Creating a schedule will hardly take one to two hours of your time. While creating a schedule of your own you will also analyse the syllabus. There are many benefits can be pointed for having a good study plan. Though the initial effort may look too much; But the benefits are fruitful and long-lasting.

6.Not taking effective notes while studying itself

Many aspirants not even consider taking notes is a part of study. While studying if you take notes you will give importance to details. Giving importance to details will make you to ask more questions and to find short answers for it. This enhances your understanding about the topic. It also makes you to break down the contents of your learning in an easy way. Therefore your memory increases and whenever you see the notes you can recollect the content.

Thus taking notes helps you for better and easy revision. I know it is time consuming but once you are familiarised, it will be easy for you to take notes. Because your eyes can spot the important detail easily; Your mind organise them with an analogy for easy remembrance.

7.Not solving and practising mathematical problems:

Unlike JAIIB, here calculations, formulas and case studies are very important. You definitely need to solve all the problems in your study materials and work books you got. Don’t simply study a formula using one example of a problem related to it. Change the parameters and create problem of your own then solve it. By doing so, you will learn about importance of each parameter of the formula.

Practice, Practice, Practice!!!!!. There is no replacement for practising when solving problems, case studies and balance sheet analysis. When solving problems related to Balance sheet also use the same method as described above. There by we can improve our problem solving skills and analytical skills

8.Not revising the topics regularly:

Many aspirants ignore the importance of revising, stating there is no time for revising. If you are not making study plan you will not even find time to complete the syllabus. So no excuses, use your notes to revise the topic at regular intervals. For example every Sunday spare 20 to 30 minutes for revising, in addition to your study time.

 “Revise little but often” is the key strategy. Repeated revision make you feel bored and gives a feeling “Ahh!!! I know it. Don’t need to study”. But it makes you to master a topic; If five questions are asked from a single topic for knowledge testing; You can answer all, with 100% accuracy.  

9.Not learning from the mistakes:

The biggest and costliest thing is learning from your mistake. If you have failed in an attempt, accept the failure and analyse where you lacked. When I say accept your failure that doesn’t mean to blame yourself. It means asking yourself questions related to find the cause of the failure. What is the main reason for non completion of the syllabus? In which topic i should improve my knowledge? etc,. How can I improve my reading ability further?

The answer to the questions should not be too general. It should be specific to spot your weakness. When you find your weakness please work on it. Nobody is perfect in the universe; So find your weakness and mistakes; Try to rectify it before your next attempt.

10.Not using the technology for proper and effective preparation of exam:

Because of the technology we can study anything from anywhere. So use your mobile, internet, websites, facebook communities,forums and blogs etc,.You can get any information from internet in just a single click or a single press of your finger. I am not saying you to depend on them but to use them as effectively as possible. So do your search whatever you feel useful subscribe to them.

Also many websites offering free mock test use them to test your knowledge. While giving mock test take it as serious as an exam. Then only you can know your time management under pressure and boosts your confidence.