Banknet's 5th International Bank Tech Summit on 24th Sept 2009 at Taj Lands End,
Mumbai, India will be one of the largest Banking & Insurance Technology Summit &
Exhibition in India with participants from nearly 75 organizations.

More than 20 Top Level Speakers from major banks, Insurance Companies, IIM
Ahmedabad, Verizon, Hewlett-Packard(HP), Genesys, will address Summit.

Complimentary copy of special publication "Technology in the Insurance Sector"
will be given to the participants. Summit will also feature a "Banking &
Insurance Technology Exhibition" .

Banknet Master Class "Workshop on Payments" conducted by McKinsey & Co will be
organized on the sidelines of Bank Tech Summit.

We are now left with only 10 seats & 2 stalls.For more log on-
http://www.banknetindia.com/btech09.htm

Banknet invites papers for a special publication on "Technology in the Insurance
Sector". This Publication will be released at Banknet's Fifth International Bank
Tech Summit on September 24, 2009 at Mumbai, India.

Papers must be in English. Papers must be original contributions that have not
been published previously, nor already submitted to other conferences in
parallel with this conference. Submitted papers will be peer-reviewed and
carefully evaluated based on originality, significance and clarity of thought.
Papers should not exceed 3,500 words (letter size, 12 point type, single space).
Papers should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

There should be a title page and a brief abstract (not more than 100 words) and
a table of contents. All paper submissions to be done electronically. Authors
should email their paper and detailed abstract.

Submission deadline: August 31, 2009

For more details please visit- http://www.banknetindia.com/btech09_papers.htm
http://www.banknetindia.com

Banknet is organizing its Annual CTO-CXO Summit on 5th June 2009 at Hyatt
Regency, Mumbai. In its Fifth Year, Banknet Summit will bring together on one
platform Senior Executives from around 50 BFSI and IT-ITES sector Companies.

Nearly 20 C-level Executives from major banks and IT companies will address the
summit.The theme of the Summit is "Aligning IT to Effectively Manage Current
Crisis"

Summit will commence with an exclusive "Round Table Session" to discuss the role
of technology in providing effective solutions to banks in managing downturn and
also discuss how to build business despite the slowdown and operate efficiently.

Summit will have focused discussions on the "Top Priorities for Banks in 2009"
in Four Focused Sessions:
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Mobile Banking & Payments
- Cyber Security & Frauds
- Business Intelligence, CRM, and Data Mining

Sessions will feature presentations, panel discussions & interactive Q&A. In
order to enable one to one interaction amongst the participants the Summit will
end with a "Speed Networking Session".

For more information, you can visit http://www.banknetindia.com/

Banknet's annual conferences on payments are one of the most sought-
after platforms to discuss the products, trends, issues & challenges
related to payment systems in the banks. Our earlier four annual
conferences on payment systems had brought nearly 1500 delegates
representing nearly every major bank in India and major FIs,
Insurance & IT Companies.

Fifth Edition of Payments Conference will commence with a "Round
Table Session" which will be followed by sessions on 'Electronic
Payment Systems & Products' and 'Frauds, Risks & Security'.
Conference will also feature an Exclusive Two Hour Session on 'Mobile
Banking & Payments'.

Conference will be addressed by prominent speakers from Major Banks,
FIs, Management Consultancies, Business Schools, IT and Mobile Cos.
Speaker Presentations will be followed by a Panel Discussion &
Interactive Q & A.

A "TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION" in the pre-conference area will showcase
the products of leading vendors across the globe.

CONFERENCE TOPICS include- RTGS, NEFT, NDS, ECS, Cheque Truncation,
Clearing & Settlement Systems, Financial Stability, Liquidity Risks &
Management, Inter-Bank Payments, Information Security, AML, KYC,
Basel II, Customer Protection & Service Issues, Financial Frauds,
Transactional Security, Cyber Security, Internet Banking, Operative
Guidelines for Mobile Banking & Payments, M commerce, Financial
Inclusion, Cash Management, Money Transfer, International
Remittances, ATMs, Smart Cards etc.

Attractive Early Bird & Group Discounts are available for bookings by
the 8th of December 2008.

Mail at- conference@... or Visit -
http://www.banknetindia.com/payment08.htm


http://www.banknetindia.com/

Banknet is organizing its Fourth Annual Edition of International Bank
Tech Summit on September 16, 2008 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.

Bank Tech Summit 2008 will focus on the ways to realign technology to
work towards improving the efficiency and achieving the competitive
advantage. Accordingly the summit theme is "Leveraging IT for
Efficiency and Competitive Advantage".

Bank Tech Summit, one of the largest conferences on Banking
Technology in India, will bring together Professionals from nearly
100 organizations comprising of Banks, Financial Services, Insurance
Cos., Corporates, IT Companies, Consultancies and Business Schools on
one platform.

COO's, CTO's, GMs, Business Heads from more than 20 major banks and
IT Companies will address the summit. These include- State Bank of
India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak
Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank, Development Credit Bank, IDFC Ltd, Citizen
Credit Co-op Bank, Shamrao Vithal Co-op Bank, BT India Pvt. Ltd,
Check Point, Infrasoft, Informatica, McAfee, Paymate, NMIMS & many
more

A Technology Exhibition in the pre summit area will showcase
products/ services of sponsoring companies.

SUMMIT SESSIONS:

Round Table Session
Using IT for Strategic Advantage
Role of IT in Regulatory Conformity
Technology Innovations to Manage Multi-Channel Strategies & Security

SUMMIT TOPICS:

Effective Implementation of Technology, Core Banking, Vendor
Management, Outsourcing, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery,
Multi Channel Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Business
Intelligence, Data Mining, Risk Management, Anti Money Laundering,
KYC, Basel II, Financial Frauds, Technology Innovations, Cyber
Security, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, ATMs, Cards etc.

Few Seats Left!! 40% Discounts are available for IBA member Banks.
Attractive Discounts are also available on Group Bookings. For more
details please visit www.banknetindia.com

Banknet is organizing its Fourth Annual Edition of International Bank
Tech Summit on September 16, 2008 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.

Bank Tech Summit 2008 will focus on the ways to realign technology to
work towards improving the efficiency and achieving the competitive
advantage. Accordingly the summit theme is "Leveraging IT for
Efficiency and Competitive Advantage".

Bank Tech Summit, one of the largest conferences on Banking
Technology in India, will bring together Professionals from nearly
100 organizations comprising of Banks, Financial Services, Insurance
Cos., Corporates, IT Companies, Consultancies and Business Schools on
one platform.

COO's, CTO's, GMs, Business Heads from more than 20 major banks and
IT Companies will address the summit. These include- State Bank of
India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak
Mahindra Bank, Yes Bank, Development Credit Bank, IDFC Ltd, Citizen
Credit Co-op Bank, Shamrao Vithal Co-op Bank, BT India Pvt. Ltd,
Check Point, Infrasoft, Informatica, McAfee, Paymate, NMIMS & many
more

A Technology Exhibition in the pre summit area will showcase
products/ services of sponsoring companies.

SUMMIT SESSIONS:

Round Table Session
Using IT for Strategic Advantage
Role of IT in Regulatory Conformity
Technology Innovations to Manage Multi-Channel Strategies & Security

SUMMIT TOPICS:

Effective Implementation of Technology, Core Banking, Vendor
Management, Outsourcing, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery,
Multi Channel Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, Business
Intelligence, Data Mining, Risk Management, Anti Money Laundering,
KYC, Basel II, Financial Frauds, Technology Innovations, Cyber
Security, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, ATMs, Cards etc.

Few Seats Left!! 40% Discounts are available for IBA member Banks.
Attractive Discounts are also available on Group Bookings. For more
details please visit http://www.banknetindia.com

With the rapid growth in the number of mobile phone subscribers banks
have been exploring the feasibility of using mobile phones as an
alternative channel of payments. The Reserve Bank of India, on 12th
June 2008, released draft guidelines for mobile payments in India.
Final Guidelines are expected to be issued by RBI in the first
fortnight of August 2008. Thereafter, a mobile phone owner will be
able to transfer money from his bank account to the bank account of
another person using his mobile phone.

Banknet's "Seminar on Mobile Banking & Payments" on 26th August 2008
at Taj President, Mumbai will be the first seminar in India to discuss
the final RBI guidelines on mobile payments. Presenting Sponsor of
this Seminar is 'Paymate'.

This Seminar will provide a neutral platform where the Regulators,
Practitioners from Banking & Financial services and Corporate,
Vendors, Technology providers, Consultants, Academicians will come
together.

With its theme "Changing Mobile Payment Landscape - Challenges &
Opportunities", the Seminar on Mobile Banking & Payments aims to keep
apace with the recent developments, emerging m-payment models, newest
technologies and market trends in the mobile banking & payments arena.
Presenting Sponsor of this Seminar is 'Paymate'.

Aiming at long-term goal, the RBI has said, that the framework would
be such so as to enable transfer of funds from account in one bank to
any other account in the same way or any other bank on a real time
basis irrespective of mobile network of the customer. Banks can also
use SMS-based facilities to perform small-ticket payments up to
Rs1,500, as per the draft guidelines.

For more details, please visit- http://www.banknetindia.com/

Excellence Awards for Bankers to be Launched at CTO-CXO Summit
After almost a decade of working closely with banking fraternity,
Banknet Group has decided to accredit the talents in the Indian banking
sector through "Banknet Excellence Awards". Award details would
be unveiled at Banknet's "Fourth Annual CTO-CXO Summit" on
May 15, 2008 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, which would be followed by
opening of nominations for the same.

These awards, a first of its kind will highlight individual, rather than
organizational, performance in various sectors and facets of the banking
sector. These awards would recognize the top level talents in the banks
in India. According to Mr. Anurag Khanna, CMD, Banknet Group, "These
awards are created to recognize bankers, who have shown leadership and
innovation and have also succeeded in adding additional dimensions to
their scope of duties by integrating social, environmental and corporate
governance considerations into their operations".

Banknet`s Fourth Annual CTO-CXO Summit- "Financial System
Challenges-A CXO Perspective" on 15th May 2008 will bring together large
number of C-level executives from banking, finance, insurance & IT.
Summit will feature presentations, networking opportunities, panel
discussions from industry professionals and will provide a new dimension
to Knowledge Sharing & Networking.

NETWORKING LOUNGE:

Summit will provide prime opportunities for networking, which will
establish ways to make new contacts and get to know the industry
professionals. Such potential for making connections will further your
endeavors down the road. Networking Lounge would be open for one-to-one
interactions between peers, colleagues and business associates for the
summit participants.

SUMMIT BLOG:

In addition to this, a conference blog on www.banknetindia.com will also
facilitate pre/post summit interaction with Speakers/ fellow delegates.

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES:

1. Announcement of Criteria & Selection Procedure for "Banknet
Excellence Awards"
2. Release of Findings of "Banknet's Financial Systems Survey 2008"
3. CXO Round Table Session
4. Session on HR challenges in the Financial Sector
5. Technology Exhibition

SUMMIT TOPICS:

Risk Management, Basel II, Know Your Customer, Anti Money Laundering,
Credit Management, Core Banking Implementation, Customer Centricity &
Relationship (CCR), Business Intelligence, CRM, Internet & Mobile
Banking Channels, Cyber Security & Frauds.

For participating in the CXO Summit, please visit www.banknetindia.com
<http://www.banknetindia.com/>  or email at conference@....
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The Indian economy had been booming for the past few years. To
establish itself as a global economic force, India liberalized its
economy in early 1990s. The adoption of the free market economy model
has created great opportunities for foreign businesses. The country
holds great promise for the future. However, India continues to be
ranked low on variety of indicators like Ease of Doing Business,
Starting a Business etc.

In light of the above and the fact that the business scenario has
witnessed sea changes in the last few years, Banknet has released the
revised & updated second edition of its Bestselling
publication "Doing Business in India". First Edition of this guide
was bought by foreign Investors, NRIs, OCBs, bankers, finance & IT
professionals, consultants, lawyers & those who are responsible for
strategic alliances from nearly 40 countries.

The comprehensive & updated guide will be a useful tool for the
foreign concerns planning to expand their businesses in India. This
guide provides useful information on the complex business
environment, aimed to help foreign businessmen and investors to
develop a good understanding on key background knowledge for being
successful in India.

The guide covers Economic Scenario, Political & Legal Regulations,
Infrastructure, Taxation, Accounting & Auditing, Employment Issues,
Business & Investment Guidelines, Market Entry Strategy, Setting up
Operation in India, Indian Business Culture etc. This updated edition
has added sections on FDIs in India and the M&A climate in India.
There has been a relevant addition to the list of tables and graphs
too.

"Doing Business in India" is available online on www.banknetindia.com

Nearly 300 delegates from more than 70 Banks/FI's, Insurance
Companies, Business Schools, IT Companies, Corporates h will
participate at Banknet's "Fourth International Conference on Payment
Systems" being organized on 16th January, 2008 at Taj Lands End,
Bandra West, Mumbai, India. We are now left with very few seats.

We invite you to listen on 16th January 2008 to prominent speakers
from Ministry of Finance, Reserve Bank of India, Nasscom, IIM
Ahmedabad and major Indian & Foreign banks on topics like:

- Next Steps In Modernizing Payment Systems
- How Innovations In The Payments World Could Shape Cash Management
- How Can Banks And Corporate Facilitate One Another's Business
- Addressing The Squeeze On Profitability In The Payments Business
- Linking Of Delivery Channels Like RTGS, EFT, NEFT, SWIFT Etc In Cash
Management
- Receipts And Payments Of The Bills Through The CMS
- Mobile Money Transfer Services
- Electronic Payment Products Like RTGS, NEFT, NDS And ECS
- Developments In RTGS Systems And Cheque Truncation
- Managing Risks In The Various Clearing/Payment Systems
- Addressing Key Concerns Around The Security Of Payments
- Integrating New/Alternate Payments Channels
- Synchronized working of Alternate Channels like ATMs, Internet and
Mobile Banking
- Growth Of The Card Payment Systems In India- Issues And Challenges
- Migration To EMV Smart Cards
- Customer Service and Operational Efficiency Through Electronic
Payment Products

Conference will commence with a "Special Regulatory Round Table
Session". It will be followed by three sessions:
Session II: Electronic Payment Systems & Products
Session III: Integrating Alternate Payment Channel
Session IV: Cash Management & Money Transfer Services

Findings of "Bank Customer Survey on Payment Systems" will be released
at the conference. An Exhibition is also organized in the pre-
conference area to showcase the products of technology vendors across
the globe

More details available at- http://www.banknetindia.com/ps08.htm
http://www.banknetindia.com

Banknetjobs.com an Exclusive Job Portal focused on Jobs, Career &
Networking in the Financial Sector has been launched by Banknet
India.

Banknetindia.com is ranked among the Top 25 banking sites and Top 20
banking technology sites with 50,000+ subscribers from financial and
IT sector as from 2,500 organizations from more than 100 countries.
More than 150,000 visitors come every month to the Banknet India site
from nearly 200 countries.

Powered by Banknet India's vast reach & large network in the
Financial & IT industry, www.banknetjobs.com, offers candidates a
targeted platform to showcase their talents and abilities to attract
premier employers in the in the banking, financial institutions,
insurance, mutual funds, depository and stock/capital markets, audit
and other related sectors.

IT and BPO/KPO/ITeS companies are also looking for candidates with
domain expertise.

Banknetjobs.com also provides access to information of the all the
major bank exams (Probationary Officer-PO) and vacancies in major
banks & insurance companies to the registered candidates.

SPECIAL OFFER UP TO 20th OCTOBER 2007

1. FREE JOB LISTINGS BY RECRUITERS AND EMPLOYERS
2. FREE CV ENHANCEMENT TIPS TO THOSE WHO POST THE JOBS

Do visit www.banknetjobs.com now to register.

Banknet's Third International Bank Tech Summit on October 10th,
2007, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai is one of the largest Banking
Technology Conferences organized in India.

SUMMIT THEME - "Empowering Banks through Technology"

SUMMIT TOPICS:
Risk Management, Financial Frauds, Anti Money Laundering, Internet &
Mobile Banking, ATMs, Cards, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery,
Information Security, Core Banking, Outsourcing, BPR etc.

EXHIBITION STALLS:
An Exhibition organized in the pre- conference area, featuring more
than 20 Exhibition Stalls will showcase the products of technology
vendors across the globe.

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:
Executive Director, Axis Bank (UTI Bank)
Executive Director, City Union Bank
Executive Director, ABN Amro
Director - Information Technology, IDFC
A Adviser, Department of Banking Supervision, RBI
General Manager-IT & Core Banking, State Bank of India
Group Head Operations & Technology, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Group Head-Compliance, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Chief Information Officer, Yes Bank
Senior Vice President-Head Risk Management, IndusInd Bank
Deputy General Manager, IT Dept. Bank of India
MD & CEO, Infrasoft Technologies
Founder & MD, Paymate
Director - Banking & Financial Services, Cognizant

Senior representatives from IBM, HP, Sify, Verisign, Sun
Microsystems, Canon, Sybase, Informatica will also speak at the
summit

MAJOR SPONSORS:
Platinum Sponsors- Infrasoft Technologies and Sify Ltd
Gold Sponsors- IBM, R2K, HP, Verisign, Sun Microsystems, Canon,
Sybase, Informatica
Silver Sponsors- Cognizant Technologies and Paymate

LIMITED SEATS: Attractive Group Discounts are available, subject to
the availability of seats. Special Rates for Banks/FIs. For any
clarification mail at conference@...

Web address: http://www.banknetindia.com/

NOTE: Banknet is one of the largest organisers of Banking Industry
Conferences & earlier conferences were attended by participants from
508 organizations in 18 countries. This included delegates from
nearly every major bank in India.

Banknet Group with interest in online business, publications,
conferences, jobs and media need Vice President & Head-PR &
Marketing.

Vice President & Head-PR & Marketing will be required to spearhead the
business development and will develop & manage the strategic
initiatives which entail
• Identifying business opportunities/ new client/ Strategic partners
and alliances
• To assist in making business plans and presentations to potential
investors.
• Develop new / innovative range of products and services

We also need people at other career levels in PR & Marketing.

More details about Banknet Group and Job is available at-
http://www.banknetindia.com

Hi All,
   My name is Hasita And presntly Iam doing my MBA final year.As part of Academic
project , I am submitting a report on Banking Basel Norms.
   I need to do a survey on the Basel Norms. People who knew about Basel norms
are requested to fill in questionare attached to this mail.

   It would of great help for me as you forward the answered questions to my
mail.

Thanks in advance.


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Banknet India, one of the largest organisers of banking industry
conferences, is organizing "Conference on Indian ATM Industry" on the
31st May 2007 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, India. Banknet India's "Report
on Indian ATM Industry" will also be released at the conference.

ATM Conference will provide an update on the key trends and
developments in the Indian ATM Industry and will discuss and debate on
the related issues.

Session-I Growth & Usage of ATMs in India and an Overview of the Industry
Session-II ATM Networks and related Issues like security etc
Session-III Key Trends and Challenges

** In addition there will be a Special Session on Kiosks, which will
comprise of presentations by Kiosk Vendors.

Senior Bankers from ATM/Retail Banking/IT Departments of 9 major
banks, Major ATM vendors and IIM, Ahmedabad will speak at the conference.

Conference will discuss and debate related issues and seek answers to
questions like:

• What are the key trends relating to growth and use of ATMs in India?
• What are the factors limiting ATM growth?
• How well have ATMs helped banks in improving profitability and
retaining customers?
• What are the key ATM usage and transaction fee trends?
• Is regulation necessary in transaction fees by various networks in
connecting ATMs?
• How will integration of various networks help in connectivity?
• How effectively are banks using the rapid growth of ATMs by other banks?
• What are other non-banking opportunities for banks via this channel?
• What value-added services can be provided by kiosks at the Points of
sale.
• What are the various applications of Kiosks for banking?
• What are the newest technologies and applications of promise?
• How can white-label ATMs help the customer? What's in it for banks
and service providers?
• How can biometric ATMs help in financial inclusion?
• How to make a success out of ATM Outsourcing ?

Complimentary copy of the ATM Report (worth approx US$90) will be
provided to the paid participants.

For speaker, sponsorship or delegate details, please visit-
http://www.banknetindia.com/atm07.htm

http://www.banknetindia.com

Banknet India, a banking knowledge & research company has
announced `Financial Sector Survey 2007 – Top 10 Challenges', which
is being conducted online on www.banknetindia.com.

According to Mr. Anurag Khanna, CEO, Banknet India, technology and
the liberalisation of financial markets are driving structural
changes in global financial markets. Banknet India has identified
some of the critical business, technology and operational issues,
which need to be addressed by the financial sector in 2007.

Issues identified include- Basel II & Risk Management, Electronic
Payment Products, Alternate Payment Channels, Data Mining, Business
Intelligence & CRM, Anti-Money Laundering & KYC, Security & Frauds,
Outsourced Services Management, Mergers & Acquisitions /
Consolidation, Corporate Governance & Ethics, Financial Inclusion,
Microfinance and Customer Service.

Above issues will be ranked by prioritising them in terms of the
importance given to them by the survey respondents. All participants
will be provided with a free copy of survey results.

For more details about Financial Sector Survey 2007,visit-
http://www.banknetindia.com/fssurvey07.htm
http://www.banknetindia.com/

Indian banking sector has made a quantum leap forward in terms of
switching over from paper-based transactions to electronic means,
which include Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS), National Electronic
Fund Transfer (NEFT) and other electronic modes.

The volume and value of card and electronic based payments have more
than doubled in 2006 from the previous year. "If managed through a
clear, consistent strategy, electronic payment products can be a
real source of competitive advantage and profitability for banks",
according to Anurag Khanna, CEO, Banknet India.

Mr Khanna advised that "Banknet India's Third Annual Conference on
Payment Systems in Banks" will bring together prominent speakers
from Reserve Bank of India and major banks on the 10th January 2007
at Mumbai to discuss on ACH, ECS, RTGS, NEFT, Cheque Truncation.

Extension of electronic funds transfer (EFT) facility by the banks
has changed the money transfer scenario. After launch of RTGS system
by RBI in March 2004, corporate bodies and other bank customers have
now the option to transfer funds to designated branches
instantaneously. The coverage of the RTGS system has increased
significantly. By October 23, 2006, RTGS connectivity was available
in 24,425 branches. The number of transactions using the system has
exceeded 300,000 per month.

The lower value payments are to be settled through National
Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT), which the RBI is currently
popularising. NEFT system went live on November 1, 2005 and is now
available at 9,096 branches.

The implementation of Cheque Truncation System (CTS) is another
effort from RBI for bringing in paper-less payment systems. The
pilot project for cheque truncation system is expected to be
implemented in New Delhi by end-December, 2006.

Banknet India's "Conference on Payment Systems in Banks" will also
focus on various payment channels like ATMs, Internet & Mobile
Banking and Card Payments. Issues related to Security, Remittances &
Technology will also be deliberated at the conference.

For more conference details please visit:
http://www.banknetindia.com/payment07.htm

Banknet India is organizing Third Conference on Payment Systems in
Banks on 10th January 2007 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, India. Nearly
500 delegates are expected to attend the conference.  An exhibition
will be organized at the venue and will have nearly 30 exhibition
stalls for vendors.

The conference will focus on Automated Clearing House, Electronic
Clearing Services, RTGS, NEFT, Cheque Truncation, Electronic Payment
Services, ATMs, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Card Payments,
Technology & Security Issues in Electronic Payment Systems,
International Remittance Services etc.

In addition to prominent speakers from Reserve Bank of India and
IDRBT, EDs, CTOs, CIOs & Business Heads from State Bank of India,
Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IDBI
Bank, IndusInd Bank, UTI Bank, Yes Bank, Bank of Rajasthan, HSBC,
ABN Amro, Visa International are invited to participate as Speakers/
Panelists.

This Conference will provide a unique opportunity to get first hand
insight on Electronic Payment and Settlement Systems from the
regulator and the top bankers.

Banknet India's Second Conference on Payment Systems in Banks on
17th January 2006 had 550 participants representing more than 100
Banks & FI's and nearly 50 IT Companies worldwide.

For more details, please visit-
http://www.banknetindia.com/payment07.htm

More about us-
http://www.banknetindia.com

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) continues to strengthen the
framework for payment and settlement systems and harness the full
potential of information technology to improve operational
efficiency. During 2006-07 so far, the focus has been on security of
IT systems and development of electronic payment products.

In Mid-Term Review of the Annual Policy Statement for 2006-07, RBI
has outlined the Status and Proposed Action in area of Electronic
Payment Products-

1. The coverage of the RTGS system has increased significantly. By
October 23, 2006 RTGS connectivity was available in 24,425 branches
as against a target of 20,000 branches set for end-June, 2006. The
number of monthly transactions of the system has exceeded 300,000.

2. The national electronic funds transfer (NEFT) system for
electronic transfer of funds, which was operationalised on November
1, 2005 is now available at 9,096 branches.

3. The pilot project for cheque truncation system, which aims at
enhancing efficiency in the retail cheque clearing sector, is
expected to be implemented in New Delhi by end-December, 2006.

4. It was indicated in the Annual Policy Statement of April, 2006
that the National Settlement System (NSS) which aims at settling
clearing positions of various clearing houses centrally would be
introduced by end-December, 2006.

RBI has also urged the Banks to ensure that adequate and appropriate
systems such as enhanced security measures and customer education
are put in place in order to prevent malpractices in IT-based
delivery channels of banks.

Banknet India's "Third Conference on Payment Systems in Banks" on
10th January 2007 at Mumbai, India will focus on Automated Clearing
House, Electronic Clearing Services, RTGS, NEFT, Cheque Truncation,
Electronic Payment Services, ATMs, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking,
Card Payments, Technology & Security Issues in Electronic Payment
Systems, International Remittances etc.Nearly 500 delegates are
expected to attend the conference.

According to Anurag Khanna, CEO of Banknet India, this Conference
will provide a unique opportunity to get first hand insight on
Electronic Payment and Settlement Systems from the regulator and the
top bankers. An exhibition will also be organized to showcase
Products /services of major technology vendors.

For more information, please visit-
http://www.banknetindia.com/payment07.htm

We are pleased to advise that Banknet India's Second International
Bank Tech Summit on September 21st, 2006, Taj Lands End Mumbai will
be inaugurated by Shri. V. Leeladhar, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank
of India. Shri Arvind Sharma, Member Secretary, Governing Council
and Director, IDRBT will be the Guest of Honour.

Summit will have nearly 300 participants from around 75 banks,
insurance companies, FIs and IT Cos. from  from countries like
Australia, Bahrain, Ghana, Hongkong, Indonesia, Mongolia, Singapore,
UAE, US, UK etc.  The exhibition organized at the venue will
showcase products of technology vendors across the globe

The theme of the summit is "Aligning IT for Business Excellence" and
will focus on:
1. Risk Management and Basel-II
2. Internet & Mobile Banking
3. Financial Frauds & Information Security
4. ATMs- Outsourcing, Networks & Trends
5. Technology for Co-operative & Smaller Banks

An Exclusive Workshop will also be conducted on Data Mining,
Business Intelligence, Knowledge Management & CRM.

CONTRIBUTIONS – II, comprising of papers on Banking, Insurance,
Finance & Technology (BIFT)- Knowledge, Research & Practices from
industry experts will be given free to all delegate.

DELEGATE REGISTRATIONS: For delegate registration & other details
please vitit-http://www.banknetindia.com/bts2.htm

Do not miss the opportunity of participating in one of the largest
Banking Technology event in India.

http://www.banknetindia.com

Banknet India, a banking research company has announced ATM User
Survey 2006, which is being conducted online on
www.banknetindia.com. Survey is open to all users with ATM facility
with any bank in India. All participants will be provided with free
survey whitepaper.

According to Mr. Anurag Khanna, CEO, Banknet India, this survey will
give an insight into ATM users' perceptions, requirements and
problems faced by them. Survey findings will help banks and vendors
in making ATM transactions user friendly and satisfying.

Banknet India will release the findings of this Survey at Banknet
India's Second International Bank Tech Summit, to be held on 21st
September 2006 at Mumbai. This Summit will provide a platform for
knowledge sharing and networking, for professionals from nearly 75
banks & major IT Companies. The Summit will also showcase the
products of major technology vendors across the globe.

Nearly 25 prominent speakers from Reserve Bank of India, IDRBT,
major banks and IT Companies will discuss on key areas related to;
Risk Management and Basel-II; Data Mining; Internet & Mobile
Banking; Financial Frauds & Information Security; ATMs –
Outsourcing, Networks & Trends; Technology for Cooperative & Smaller
Banks among others.

For ATM User Survey 2006 visit-
http://www.banknetindia.com/atmsurvey.htm

For Bank Tech Summit visit- http://www.banknetindia.com/bts2.htm

Banknet India is organizing Second International Bank Tech Summit on
21st September 2006 to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and
networking for professionals from more than 10 countries. Bank Tech
Summit '06 will have nearly 300 participants from around 75 banks,
insurance companies & FIs & IT Cos.

Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India will be the Chief Guest at
the Bank Tech Summit. Member Secretary, Governing Council and
Director, IDRBT will be the Guest of Honour.

The Exhibition will showcase products of technology vendors across
the globe. The exhibition will be organized at the venue will have
nearly 30 exhibition stalls for vendors.

A collection of papers on Banking, Insurance, Finance and Technology
by Industry Experts will be released at Bank Tech Summit and given
FREE to all the delegates.

PROPOSED TOPICS/SPEAKERS:
The theme of the summit is "Aligning IT for Business Excellence".
The focus of the Summit is to see how IT can help enhance the
performance of Banks & Financial Institutions, when effectively
aligned with business strategy.

Prominent speakers from major banks like- State Bank of India, Bank
of India, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Bank of
Rajasthan, Yes Bank, ABN Amro Bank, HSBC Bank, The Shamrao Vithal Co-
operative Bank, The Saraswat Co-op Bank and major IT Companies will
discuss key areas related to;

1. Risk Management and Basel-II
2. Internet & Mobile Banking
3. Financial Frauds & Information Security
4. ATMs- Outsourcing, Networks & Trends
5. Technology for Cooperative & Smaller Banks

An exclusive workshop on Data-Mining, Business Intelligence &
Knowledge Management will be conducted by the faculty of IIT-Mumbai,
IIM-Ahmedabad & NMIMS-Mumbai.

Bank Tech Summit will have special networking breaks and interactive
Q&A sessions. The summit will get widespread media support from
across the globe.

SPECIAL DELEGATE DISCOUNTS
Participants attending the conference will gain greatly through the
information sharing, interaction and exchange of views with industry
experts. Summit will provide great opportunity to network with
decision makers to expand business relationships and opportunities.

Special Discount of 30% on delegate fee is available up to 30th July
2006, subject to the availability of seats. We also have limited
number of complimentary passes for senior officials from cooperative
banks.

For delegate rate card & other details mail us at:
conference@...
OR VISIT- http://www.banknetindia.com/bts2.htm


ABOUT BANKNET INDIA CONFERENCES:
Banknet India, promoted by senior bankers is focused on Banking
Knowledge, Research and Conferences. Banknet India is one of the
largest organisers of Banking Industry Conferences from India.

Last 5 conferences were supported by more than 60 major IT
Companies. Conferences were attended by more than 1500 participants
from 382 organizations in 15 countries. This included delegates from
nearly every major bank in India.

Banknet India brought together prominent speakers from major banks,
IIM Ahmedabad and global IT companies at the Second Annual CTO
Summit on 10th May'06 to discuss the major challenges faced by the
banking industry.

The summit witnessed engaging discussions on business continuity,
business intelligence, CRM, payment systems and implementation of
core banking solution among others. Risk management and Basel II
compliance emerged as two top priority matters concerning the Indian
banking industry.

Panelists at the summit agreed that as the deadline to start
implementing Basel II comes closer, Indian banks need to step up
their efforts to become Basel II compliant. Commercial banks must
see to it that they have tools and provisions in place that ensure
comprehensive data collection and analysis, which is the foremost
criteria for Basel II compliance.

Anti Money Laundering (AML) was another topic which generated quite
a bit of interest. Concern was raised about the ability of banks to
deal with AML issues in mobile transactions. The view was that AML
solution for banks needs to shift focus into dynamic risk profiling
and move into risk assessment matrix.

An expert on Data Mining, Business Intelligence in Banking and
Finance & CRM from IIM, Ahmedabad emphasized that Data Mining does
not require a high degree of analytical skills but the knowledge and
understanding of doing business

It was brought to the notice that RBI is working on an arrangement
for three concurrent sessions of the cheque truncation project for
clearing of high value cheques, local clearing of cheques and inter-
city clearing of cheques, with an ability to close these sessions at
any point of time.

On Core Banking Implementation, a prominent speaker said the
critical issues which need to be addressed at the implementation
stage are Data Migration, Vendor SLAs, Interface with legacy
software & IT security and control issues. The CTO summit which had
the theme of `Transforming Through Technology' concluded with the
consensus that technology will be the key for banks in their efforts
to achieve standardization and meet the challenges arising out of
business and regulatory requirements.

`CONTRIBUTIONS' – A Banknet India Publication was launched at this
gathering. This publication is a collection of 10 papers on Banking,
Finance & Technology written by faculty from top business schools
and senior executives.

Mr Anurag Khanna, CEO, Banknet India announced that Second Volume of
CONTRIBUTIONS will be released at Banknet India's Second
International Bank Tech Summit in Setember 2006.

For more visit- http://www.banknetindia.com/

Banknet India's Annual CTO Summit on 10th May 2006 at Taj Lands End
in Mumbai will discuss how to effectively use IT in banks to manage
regulatory requirements, control risks and enhance profitability &
efficiency.

IIM Ahmedabad is supporting this Summit as the Research Partner and
will contribute significantly to the knowledge quotient of the
Summit. The Summit will also showcase products of technology vendors
across the globe.

CTOs, CIOs & Business Heads from 18 major banks, Reserve Bank of
India, Faculty from top Business Schools and senior Technology
professionals will discuss and debate on the key areas of -"Risk
Management, Basel II, Business Continuity, Anti Money Laundering,
Data Mining, Business Intelligence, CRM, Payment Systems, Multi
Channel Strategies- ATMs, E Banking and Implementation of Core
Banking Solutions."

Summit will help participants in understanding major challenges and
opportunities for Indian banks and identifying key trends that will
define decisions on technology and operations in financial
institutions.

Participants will get insight into the minds of the most influential
decision makers in banking industry and get opportunity to exchange
views and network with senior banking & financial services
professionals.

Special rates for delegates are available up to 20th April 2006,
subject to availability of seats.  For booking visit-
http://www.banknetindia.com/cto2.htm



Banknet India promoted by bankers is focused on banking knowledge
and research. Banknet India is one of the largest organizers of
Banking Industry Conferences. Visit at- http://www.banknetindia.com

Reserve Bank of India has decided that the interest rate ceiling with
respect to FCNR(B) deposits be increased by 25 basis points. Banks in
India accept FCNR(B) deposits denominated in US dollar, Pound
Sterling, EURO, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and Japanese Yen
for maturity period of 1-5 years.

Read full news at- http://www.banknetindia.com/banking/6316.htm

Banknet India's Second Annual CTO Summit- Transforming Through
Technology" on the 10th May 2006 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, India
will bring together the largest number of CTOs, CIOs, COOs and
Business Heads from the banking, industry. IIM Ahmedabad is the
Research Partner and will contribute significantly to the Knowledge
quotient of the summit.

The Challenge for banks/FIs continues to be the usage of technology
to effectively manage & deliver in a highly complex environment and
transform their organizations into world class players. Top bankers,
Faculty from top Business Schools & Technology Vendors will discuss
and debate on the key areas in four interactive sessions:

• Risk Management, Basel II, Business Continuity, Anti Money
Laundering,
• Data Mining, Business Intelligence, CRM
• Payment Systems, Multi Channel Strategies, Information Security,
• Implementation of Core Banking Solutions.

Summit will provide a deeper understanding of the major challenges
and opportunities for banks. It will help in identifying key trends
that will define decisions on technology and operations in financial
institutions.

Listen to top bankers, faculty from Top Business Schools, Research
Consultancies & Technology Vendors and Exchange views and network
with the most influential decision makers in financial services.

There are special rates for bankers and early bird discounts for
others.

For details visit http://www.banknetindia.com

With hike of interest rates by State Bank of India, the largest
Indian Bank, housing loans are going to become costlier across the
Indian banking sector.

State Bank of India has hiked interest rates on its home loans by
0.25 to 0.75 percentage points, across all tenors in the floating
and fixed interest rate category effective from March 1, 2006.

The Reserve Bank of India had increased reverse repo and repo rates
by 0.25 percentage points in its mid-term review of the monetary
policy in January 2006, signalling a hardening of interest rates.

Following this, most banks raised their deposit rates. The rising
deposit rates and continuing credit growth have put pressure on the
net interest margins of all banks. Home loans are among the most
finely priced lending products and banks are unable to maintain the
interest rates. Home loans earlier increased by 50 per cent in 2004-
05.

Other leading players in the home loans segment such as HDFC, LIC
Housing Finance and ICICI Bank had already raised interest rates by
0.5 percentage points in early February 2006.

IDBI Ltd raised retail lending rates by 0.25 percentage points.
ICICI Bank also raised its prime lending rate by 0.5 percentage
points to 11.75 per cent.

Real estate prices have risen substantially over the last few years
and this has resulted in high demand for home loans. The rise in
disposable income of salaried class is also fuelling the demand.

The tax benefits available on home loan interest and repayment is
also a major factor in driving demand. As per the current
regulations, individuals can claim up to Rs 1 lakh per annum as
deduction for home loan principal repayment and additional deduction
of Rs1.5 lakh towards interest payments.

Therefore the marginal increase in home loan rates may not
significantly impact home loan business growth.

Read more at- http://www.banknetindia.com/

Reserve Bank of India in its Third Quarter Review of Annual Monetary
Policy for the Year 2005-06, has kept Bank Rate unchanged at 6.0 per
cent and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) at 5.0 per cent. However fixed
reverse repo rate has been increased by 25 basis points from 5.25 per
cent to 5.50 per cent.

According to RBI, on an overall assessment, the outlook for the Indian
economy has brightened considerably in the first three quarters of
2005-06. The overall stance of monetary policy is to maintain the
emphasis on price stability, continue to support export and investment
demand in the economy and provide appropriate liquidity to meet
genuine credit needs of the economy.

Read more at- http://www.banknetindia.com/banking/artpol1.htm

Top Management of Reserve Bank of India, IDRBT and senior officials
from 100 Banks and FIs will come together at Banknet India's
Conference on Payment Systems in Banks on 17th January 2006 at Taj
Lands End, Mumbai, India.

Banknet India's Conference on Payment Systems in Banks would see the
largest gathering of bankers ever, in an Indian Banking Conference.
An exhibition will also be organized in the pre-conference area and
more than 20 exhibition stalls will showcase the products of major
technology vendors.

The conference will focus on Payment System Upgradation in Banks,
Cheque Truncation, Automatic Clearing House (ACH), Electronic
Clearing Service (ECS), RTGS, Card Payment Systems, AML, KYC, Basel
II etc.

According to Mr Anurag Khanna, CEO, Banknet India, this conference
assumes great importance as RBI is strengthening the computerized
cheque clearing and expanding the reach of Electronic Clearing
Services (ECS) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).  This Conference
is of immense value for the senior bank executives as banks in India
are quickly upgrading their payment systems, largely driven by the
need to modernize and meet regulatory requirements.

For registration or more details visit: http://www.banknetindia.com

Banknet India's Conference on Payment Systems in Banks on 17th January 2006 will be the largest gathering of bankers ever in a Banking Conference in India. Nearly 500 delegates are expected to attend the conference.

An exhibition will also be organized in the pre-conference area and about 25 exhibition stalls for vendors will be strategically located outside the conference hall.

This Conference provides a unique opportunity to get first hand insight on Banking Payment and Settlement Systems from the Indian regulator, Reserve Bank of India, top bankers and industry experts. Participants also get a rare opportunity to network with top officials from around 100 banks.

The conference will focus on Payment System Upgradation in Banks, Cheque Truncation, Automatic Clearing House (ACH), Electronic Clearing Service (ECS), RTGS, Card Payment Systems, Cash Management etc. It will also discuss the impact of new Regulations like AML, KYC, Basel II and Technologies on Bank Products & Services.

 Dr. R. B. Barman, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest and Mr. A. P. Hota, Chief General Manager, Dept. of Payment & Settlement Systems (DPSS), RBI will deliver the key note address. Mr. Arun Pascricha, General Manager (DPSS), RBI and Mr. Kaza Sudhakar, General Manager (DPSS), RBI will chair the sessions.

Other Speakers will include Business Heads and CTOs from some of the largest banks in India viz- State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, IDBI Bank, UTI Bank, Citi Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC etc

An early bird discount is available for the delegates. Delegate fee from bankers is at 75% discount of the fee charged from others. Few exhibition stalls, sponsorship, speaker opportunities are also available.

For details please visit:
http://www.banknetindia.com/payment06.htm