Non-state Institutions Flashcards
institutions that conduct business purely on profit motive
Banks
These are also known as banking functions.
Primary Functions
The bank collects deposits from the public
Accepting Deposits
This encourages saving habit among the public. The rate of interest is low. At present, it is about 5% per annum.
Savings
Lump sum amount is deposited at one (1) time for a specific period. Higher rate of interest is paid, which varies with the period of deposit.
Fixed
This type of account is operated by businessmen. Withdrawals are freely allowed. No interest is paid. In fact, there are service charges
Current
This type of account is operated by salaried persons and petty traders. A certain sum of money is periodically deposited into the bank.
Recurring
Bank advances loans to the business community and
other members of the public. The rate charged is higher than what it pays on deposits
Granting of Loans and Advances
These advances are given to current account holders. No separate account is maintained
Overdraft
The client is allowed cash credit up to a specific limit fixed in advance.
It can be given to current account holders as well as to others who do not have an account with bank
Cash Credits
It is normally for short term (a period of one [1] year) or medium term (a period of five [5] years). These days, banks do lend money for long term.
Loans
The bank can advance money by discounting or by
purchasing bills of exchange, both domestic and foreign bills.
Discounting Bill of Exchange
These are also called as non-banking functions
Secondary Functions
The bank acts as an agent of its customers such as trustees, executors,
advisers and administrators on behalf of its clients.
Agency Functions
The bank transfer funds from one branch to another or from one
place to another
Transfer of Funds
The bank collects the money of the cheques through the
clearing section of its customers.
Collection of Cheques
On standing instructions of the client, the bank makes periodic
payments in respect of electricity bills, rent, etc
Periodic Payments
The banks also undertakes to purchase and sell the shares and
debentures on behalf of the clients and accordingly debits or credits the account.
Portfolio Management