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The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, recently tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, aims to bring significant changes to the banking sector. The bill proposes extending the tenure of cooperative bank directors, redefining 'substantial interest' to reflect current market values, and improving investor protection through the transfer of unclaimed dividends to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). Key Points Extended Tenure for Cooperative Bank Directors
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FAQ :
The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, proposes to extend the tenure of directors (excluding chairmen and whole-time directors) in cooperative banks from the current eight years to ten years.
The bill proposes to raise the threshold for 'substantial interest' shareholding in banks from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 2 crore, adjusting it to current market values as the previous threshold was set in 1968.
The bill proposes transferring unclaimed dividends, shares, and other financial instruments to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF), from which investors can claim their funds.
Yes, the Finance Ministry is considering amending the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970, to allow public sector banks to transfer unclaimed shares to the IEPF.
The bill proposes shifting the reporting dates for statutory reports from 'reporting Friday' to the last day of the relevant period to ensure greater consistency and accuracy.
The proposed amendments allow for up to four nominees for deposits and safety lockers, enabling simultaneous and successive nominations for the benefit of depositors and their heirs.
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