JAIIB AND DB&F Paper 3 Syllabus: Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Banking

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So, in the previous articles, we read and discussed about JAIIB/DB&F, exam pattern, Eligibility, Schedule, Registration fees and Syllabus of Paper 2 in detail.

Now, in this article, we will be discussing about the JAIIB/DB&F Subjects and Syllabus of PAPER 3 subject in details.

SUBJECTS OF EXAMINATION:

(1) Principles & Practices of Banking, (Paper 1)

(2) Accounting & Finance for Bankers, (Paper 2)

(3) Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Banking (Paper 3)

PAPER 3 – LEGAL & REGULATORY ASPECTS OF BANKING

This Paper 3 Subject is divided into four Parts (A,B,C and D)

PART A – REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE

Legal Framework of Regulation of Banks

Business of Banking; Constitution of Banks; RBI Act, 1934; Banking Regulation Act, 1949; Role of RBI; Govt. as a Regulator of Banks; Control over Co-operative Banks; Regulation by other Authorities.

Control over Organization of Banks

Licensing of Banking Companies; Branch Licensing; Paid up Capital and Reserves; Shareholding in Banking Companies; Subsidiaries of Banking Companies; Board of Directors; Chairman of Banking Company; Appointment of Additional Directors; Restrictions on Employment; Control over Management; Corporate Governance; Directors and Corporate Governance.

Regulation of Banking Business

Power of RBI to Issue Directions; Acceptance of Deposits; Nomination; Loans and Advances; Regulation of Interest Rate; Regulation of Payment Systems; Internet Banking Guidelines; Regulation of Money Market Instruments; Banking Ombudsman; Reserve Funds; Maintenance of CRR, SLR; Assets in India.

Returns Inspection, Winding up, Mergers & Acquisitions

Annual Accounts & Balance Sheet; Audit & Auditors; Submission of Returns; Preservation of Records and Return of Paid Instruments; Inspection and Scrutiny; Board for Financial Supervision; Acquisition of Undertakings; Amalgamation of Banks; Winding up of Banks; Penalties for offences.

Public Sector Banks and Co-operative Banks

SBI and its Subsidiaries; Regional Rural Banks; Nationalized Banks; Application of BR Act to Public Sector Banks; Disinvestment of Shares by Govt.; Co-operative Banks

Financial Sector Legislative Reforms

Need, Approach for Financial Sector Legislative Reforms; Important Reforms

Recent Legislative Changes in RBI Act

Recent Legislative Changes in RBI Act, Need thereof

Financial Sector Development Council

Role and Functions of Financial Sector Development Council

PART B – LEGAL ASPECTS OF BANKING OPERATIONS

Different Types of Borrowers

Types of Borrowers; Limited Liability Partnership

Types of Credit Facilities

Cash Credit, Overdraft, Demand Loans, Term Loans, Bill Finance

Secured and Unsecured Loans, Registration of Firms and Incorporation of Companies

Definition of Secured and Unsecured loans; Need for Secured Loans; Registration of Firms; Consequences of Non-registration of Firms; Incorporation of a Company

Indemnities

Definition of Contract of Indemnity; Features of Indemnity Contract & Guarantee; Scope and Application of Indemnity Contracts to Banks; Obligations of a Banker; Precaution & Rights of an Indemnity Holder

Bank Guarantees

Definition and Types of Bank Guarantees; Banker’s Duty to Honour Guarantee; Precautions to be taken for Issuance of Bank Guarantee; Precautions to be taken for Payment under Bank Guarantee; Invocation & Enforcement.

Letters of Credit

General Considerations of Letters of credit; Parties to a Letter of credit; Types of Letters of credit; Documents under a Letter of credit; UCPDC 600; Banks obligation for payment of Letter of credit.

Deferred Payment Guarantees

Purpose of DPGs; Methods of Payment

Laws Relating to Bill Finance

Class of Bills and Laws Governing Bills; Classification of Bills; Categories of Bill Finance; Bill Finance and Legal Position of Banker

Various Types of Securities

Types of Securities; Escrow Arrangements; Trust and Retention Arrangements.

Laws Relating to Securities and Modes of Charging – I

Mortgage; Types of Mortgage; Enforcement of Mortgages

Laws Relating to Securities and Modes of Charging – II

Lien; Pledge; Hypothecation; etc.

Registration and Satisfaction of Charges

Definition of Charge; Procedure for Registration of Charge; Effect of Non-registration of Charges; Provisions of Law relating to Registration of Charges

Case Laws on Responsibility of Paying Bank

Negotiable Instruments Act and Paying Banks; Liability of Paying Banker; Payment in due course; Payment in Good Faith; Whether Payment under Mistake Recoverable

Case Laws on Responsibility of Collecting Bank

Statutory protection to Collecting Bank; Duties of Collecting Bank

PART C – BANKING RELATED LAWS

Recovery of Debts due to Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1993(DRT Act)

Objective of the Act, Constitution of Tribunal, Procedure to be followed, Enforcement process

Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act (SARFAESI)

Constitutional Validity; Definitions; Regulation & Reconstruction; Enforcement of Security Interest; Central Registry; Offences & Penalties; Miscellaneous Provisions

Banking Ombudsmen Scheme

Purpose; Extent; Definitions; Establishment; Powers; Procedure for Redressal Grievance

Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891

Applicability; Definition; Important Provisions

The Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987

Lok Adalats- Organisation; Jurisdiction; Disposal of Cases; Awards

The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 and CERSAI

Preamble, Extent & Definitions; Consumer Protection Councils; Consumer Disputes Redressal Agencies; Objectives and important provisions of Central Registry of Securitisation Asset Reconstruction and Security Interest of India

The Law of Limitation

Definition; Computation of Limitation; Important Provisions in schedule to the Limitation Act

Tax Laws

Income Tax; Commodity Transaction Tax; Service Tax

Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Applicability; Definition; Important Provisions

Payment & Settlements Systems Act, 2007

Applicability; Definition; Important Provisions

PART D – COMMERCIAL LAWS WITH REFERENCE TO BANKING OPERATIONS

Indian Contract Act, 1872

Meaning and essentials of contract; Contract of Indemnity & Rights of Indemnity Holder; Contract of Guarantee; Contract of Bailment; Contract of Pledge; Contract of Agency

The Sale of Goods Act, 1930

Features; Sale & Agreement to Sell; Conditions and Warranties; Express & Implied; Rights of Unpaid Seller

Indian Partnership Act, 1932

Definition & Types of Partnerships; Relation of partners to one another & to third Parties; Minor admitted to benefits of partnership; Dissolution of a firm; Effect of non registration; Limited liability partnerships formation, registration, rights and liabilities of partners

Definition and features of a company

Definition & Features of a Company; Distinction between Company and Partnership

The Companies Act, 1956 (Now Companies Act, 2013 )

Definition, Features & Types of companies; Memorandum and Articles of Association; Doctrine of Ultra Vires, Constructive Notice, Indoor Management; Membership of Company- Acquisition, Cessation, Register, Rights & Duties of Members, Prospectus; Directors; Winding up of Companies

Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999

Important Terms; Powers of RBI, Regulation and Management; Directorate of Enforcement

Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Sale, Mortgage of Immovable Property; Types of Mortgages; Sale with and without court

intervention; Lease of Immovable Property

The Right to Information Act, 2005

Applicability; Definition; Important Provisions

Right to Information and Obligation of Public Authorities

Obligations; Procedure; Disposal; Appeal; Orders; Penalties.

The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002

Obligations; Records to be Maintained; Procedure for Maintaining & Furnishing Information; Maintenance & Verifications of Records of Identity of Clients.

Information Technology Act, 2000

Definitions; Electronic Governance; Certifying Authorities; Digital Signature Certificates; Penalties; Appeal.

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