RBI extends deadline for banks to comply with new guidelines for existing current accounts

03 Nov 2020 Evaluate

In order to comply with new guidelines with respect to existing current accounts, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for banks. A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document will be issued to address all the issues raised by banks regarding implementation of the guidelines for existing current account. The banks will have time till December 15 to ensure compliance in this regard.

In August, the RBI proposed changes to the current account operations in order to discipline banks to follow better practices, following recent learnings. However, the banks -- especially the private sector and foreign ones -- have voiced concerns.

The RBI said that barring one point on how to deal with the existing current accounts, all the other instructions of its August 6 circular remain unchanged. The circuclar pertained to the new guidelines.

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