Fundamental
s of Banking
Banks, Products
Money vs. Currency
Regulators
History of Banking
The history of banking begins with the first prototype banks of merchants
of the ancient world, which made grain loans to farmers and traders who
carried goods between cities
Barter system was prevalent in majority of the world
Salt, Coal, etc. was used in many parts of the world as currency
In ancient Greece and during the Roman Empire, lenders based in temples
made loans and added two important innovations: they accepted deposits in
the form of Gold and changed money.
In Babylon at the time of Hammurabi, in the 18th century BC, there are
records of loans made by the priests of the temple.
The first bank to be established was established in Venice with guarantee
from the State in 1157
Banking History..
In Babylon at the time of Hammurabi, in the 18th century
BC, there are records of loans made by the priests of the
temple.
The first bank to be established was established in Venice
with guarantee from the State in 1157
Few Financial Terms
Money
Currency
Certificate of Deposits
Treasury bills
Bonds
Overdraft
Lien
Mortgage
Non Performing Assets
Sweep
Spread
Floating vs. Fixed
Indian Banking
Primary Functions of Banks
Demand Deposits
Lending
Safeguarding
Structure of a Bank
Banking Domains
Retail Banking: Division which handles banking requirements of domestic
individuals and small businesses proprietorships and partnerships.
NRI Banking: Specific to India handles banking requirements of NRIs.
This can be clubbed in the Retail Banking Division.
Rural/Agricultural Banking: Division seen mainly in Public Sector Banks
(PSBs) in India, as they must, by mandate, cater to the needs of this sector.
SME Banking: Small and Medium Enterprises division. Sometimes also
included under Corporate Banking depends on the bank.
Corporate/Wholesale Banking: Division which handles the banking needs
of corporates only.
Banking Domains
Pvt. Banking & WM: Managing the investment needs of
wealthy individuals, called High Networth Individuals (HNIs).
Investment Banking: A specialized division that caters to
the niche requirements of corporates. For example, Mergers
and Acquisitions advisory (M&A).
Financial Markets & Treasury: Trading division of the bank.
This could be proprietary (for their own books) or on the behalf
of clients.
Products of Retail Bank
Interbank
transactions
Clearing Houses
Settlement Agencies
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