Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Corporate Watch

 Corporate Watch

Published : Tuesday, 07 May 2013

BRAC Bank wins award from The Asian Banker

BRAC Bank has won prestigious ‘The Best Managed Bank Award’ and its Managing Director & CEO Mr. Syed Mahbubur Rahman has been accorded with ‘The Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Award’ for Bangladesh for achievement in the period 2011-2013.

Mr. Syed Mahbubur Rahman formally received the awards at The Asian Banker Summit 2013 at Ritz Carlton Jakarta in Indonesia recently.

The Asian Banker Leadership Achievement Award is widely acknowledged by the financial services industry as the highest possible accolade available to professionals in the industry as recognized in the Asia Pacific and Gulf regions today. The recognition is a special one as it is given only once in every three years for excellence in banking.

More than 1,000 senior bankers from 20 countries across the Asia Pacific region attended the Asian Banker Summit, which is Asia's foremost event on transformational issues in the financial services industry.

The award is announced through a completely independent evaluation by a panel of global leaders and subject matter experts as advisors. Singapore-based The Asian Banker is regarded as one of Asia's leading consultancies in financial services research, bench-marking and intelligence.

Receiving the award, Mr. Syed Mahbubur Rahman, said, "This is an honor for all of us, all 8,000 people at BRAC Bank. We consider this international recognition as impetus to reach new height."

"We have set an example locally and globally in financial inclusion through SME Financing. While we continue to focus on SME Banking and maintain our leadership position, we will thrive for excellence in other areas too. And this kind of international recognition will always encourage us to do so," he added. — Press Release

Take measures to ‘expedite SME financing activities’

Take measures to ‘expedite SME financing activities’

Published : Tuesday, 07 May 2013

The central bank Sunday asked the scheduled banks and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) to take steps for enhancing SME-related activities, sources said.

Many banks and NBFIs have not yet started women entrepreneurs' dedicated desk or small and medium enterprises' (SME) help desk, the displaying board showing the names, designations and the number of focal officers and the size of the separate manpower at the head offices and branch level offices for the SMEs, the central bank letter said.

As per the present rule, the banks and the NBFIs concerned are required to report to the SME department of Bangladesh Bank (BB) about the measures taken in this connection by May 16, 2013, the letter mentioned.

The letter said the BB was going to strengthen on-the-spot monitoring as well as conduct investigation at the head offices and the branches of the banks and the NBFIs to make the SMEs effective across the country.

The central bank will take stringent punitive measures in accordance with the existing law against banks and NBFIs, if they are found to be engaged in any irregularities concerning SME financing in the monitoring and inspections, the BB letter also said.

The Bangladesh Bank sent the letter to the chief executive officers (CEOs) of the banks and the NBFIs which was signed by Sukamal Sinha Choudhury, general manager of the SME and Special Programmes Department of BB.

StanChart signs MoU with ABC Real Estate

StanChart signs MoU with ABC Real Estate

 
Published : Tuesday, 07 May 2013
 
Standard Chartered Bank recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ABC Real Estates Limited at the Bank's head office.

Through this MoU Standard Chartered and ABC will offer a variety of exclusive benefits to individuals who want to purchase an ABC apartment by availing Home Loan or Islamic Home Finance from Standard Chartered. Apart from this, Standard Chartered will also offer pre-approved credit cards to ABC's customers.

Tarek Reaz Khan, GM - Retail Banking Products & Wealth Management, Abu N M Mahfuz, GM - Premium Banking from Standard Chartered Bank and D.N. Chatterjee, Chief Operating Officer of ABC were also present at the signing ceremony along with other senior officials from both the organisations. 

State Bank of India files GD

State Bank of India files GD


Published : Tuesday, 07 May 2013

Dhaka branch of State Bank of India Monday filed a general diary with Motijheel thana in the city mentioning its concern on the violent activities unleashed in the surrounding areas of the bank branches during Sunday's fierce clash between the police and hefazat-e-islam activists.

"A section of miscreants damaged our bank glasses and hit the bank premises between the period of 6-30 pm to 8-30 pm and again between 9-00 pm and 3-00 am," the GD said.

"State Bank of India is operating in Bangladesh as the lone Indian bank since 1975 and we seek adequate security to continue our business here," the GD said.

Meanwhile, Janata Bank Limited has said that the clients of the bank's Purana Paltan branch are now allowed to transact their businesses in the nearby Foreign Exchange Branch of the bank.

The Purana Paltan branch of the bank was badly damaged during the Sunday's violence.

Turnover dips to 16-week low

Turnover dips to 16-week low
Published : 07 May 2013


The bourses ended another sluggish session Monday with turnover dipped to 16-week low as investors were largely pessimistic amid heightened tension in political arena.

With an outlook of following last day's sluggish pattern, the General Index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DGEN) ended at 3,663.11 points, adding 7.80 points or 0.21 per cent.

The DSEX went up by 3.60 points or 0.10 per cent to close at 3,472.17 while the DS30 advanced 5.05 points or 0.39 per cent to close at 1,287.81.

Over depressive investment scenario, the total turnover at DSE went down by 23.2 per cent from previous session's value and stood at Tk 1.07 billion. It was also 16-week lowest value since January 21 when it was Tk 1.01 billion.

"The rapid fall in turnover was pretty much anticipated by the investors due to massive political violence that the capital experienced Sunday," commented Zenith Investments, in its daily market analysis.

"It's been quite long that investors have lost most of their confidence over the market. Sunday's political violence accelerated that losing of confidence and its reflection could be seen directly from the turnover scenario," observed the Zenith analysis.

"After previous day's heavy strife in the capital, investors were largely pessimistic amid heightened tension in political arena," stated IDLC Investments.

"As volatility took one-step further, investors hardly had the motive to invest more, resulting in a flat session," said IDLC in its daily market analysis.

"Turnover declined further indicating investors confusion regarding the market direction amid current political scenario," commented LankaBangla Securities.

In this apathy, only foreign investors are taking position, betting on country's long-term growth prospect, said the stock broker.

Of the 265 traded issues at DSE, 89 advanced, 137 declined and 39 remained unchanged.

Almost all of the sectors ended red. Among them food and allied sector was the top positive sector gaining 4.42 per cent in a flash.

The major drive behind such performance was a significant 5.77 per cent gain marked by heavyweight BATBC. Apex Foods also contributed to such performance with 5.95 per cent gain.

Textiles got the second place in terms of turnover with Tk 121 million worth turnover and lost the top place to the banks which had only Tk 134 million.

Liquidity position of the other sectors was pretty much same. Insurance sector looked most devastated after continuous resilient performance.

Among the major sectors banks and pharmaceuticals gained 0.69 per cent and 0.1 per cent respectively while NBFIs, fuel and power and telecommunications retraced 0.51 per cent, 0.22 per cent and 0.09 per cent respectively.

Beximco Limited was the day's most traded stocks with shares worth Tk 38.88 million changing hands. Bengal Windsor Thermoplastic, United Airways, CVO Petrochemicals Refinery and Beximco Pharma were the day's next popular stocks.

Rahim Textile continued to the highest gainer for the third straight session, posting a rise of 9.94 per cent while Kay and Que was the day's worst loser, slumping by 17.26 per cent following its no divined declaration.

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) also ended flat with the Selective Categories Index gained 7.28 points to close at 6,837.55 points.

Losers beat gainers 112 to 46 with 17 issues remaining unchanged on the port city bourse that traded 4.52 million shares and mutual fund units on a value of Tk 118.87 million.

Syllabus of Optional Subjects of DAIBB

Syllabus of Optional Subjects of DAIBB 

 

1. Detailed Syllabus of Treasury Management



Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks: 50
Introduction to Treasury
          Function of Treasury, The Market, Key Variables in Treasury Management, What is Liquidity, The Role of Central Bank, Treasury as a profit center of the bank
Reserves
Operational Reserve, Statutory Reserve Requirement, Government Securities
Asset Liability Management
          Liquidity Management, Tools of Liquidity Management, Balance Sheet & Capital Planning, Transfer Pricing of Assets & Liability, ALCO
Foreign Exchange Management
          Fx Markets, FX Quote Conventions, Net Open Position, Assessing Exposure to Risk, Forward & FX Swap Pricing, Foreign Exchange Trading
Money Market
          Money Market Instruments, Participants of Money Market, Treasury Bill Market of Bangladesh, Repo & Reverse Repo, Swap
Fixed Income
          Fixed Income Market, Fixed Income Instruments, Bond Pricing & Yield to Maturity, Duration & Convexity, Primary & Secondary Market
Basic Derivatives
          FX Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, Commodity Derivatives, Credit Derivatives
Market Risk Management
          Risk Factors in a Bank, FX Risk Management, Interest Rate Risk Management, Risk Management Limits & Reporting, Implication of Basel II

 

2. Syllabus of Investment Banking and Lease Financing



Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks: 50
Investment Banking
          Investment Banking  Functions and Score Investment Setting Investment Return and Risk, Asset Allocation, Security Market Instruments.
Primary Security Markets
          Management of Capital Issues, Undertaking, Issue of Prospectus, Private Placement, Mutual Fund (open ended and closed ended)
Secondary Market
         Dealing vs Brokering- Dealer Activity-Managing Dealer Risk-Financing Dealer Inventory- Brokerage Activity, Possible Abuses by Brokers, Security-Market Indicators. Central Deposit, Stop Exchange.
Portfolio Management
          Introduction to Portfolio Management, Some Background Assumptions, Asset Pricing Models, Efficient Capital Markets.
Portfolio Analysis
          Financial Statement Analysis- Major Financial Statement, Analysis of Financial Ratios, Economic Analysis, Relating Economic Analysis to Efficient Market, Forecasting Tools, The Nature of Effective Economic Forecast, Industry Analysis, Company Analysis.
Technical Analysis
          Concepts of Technical Analysis, Challenges to Technical Analysis, Advantages, of Technical Analysis, Technical Trading Rules and Indicators.
Security Valuation
          Security Valuation  Overview of the Valuation Process. Theory of Valuation, Bond Fundamentals and Valuation of Bonds-Computing Bond Yields. Valuation of Equities.
Lease Financing
          Concept of Lease  Different Forms of Lease Financing vs. Operating Leaser Financing Evaluating  Lease Financing in Relation to Debt Financing : Lessees Perspective-Financing Evaluation : Lessees Perspective Advantages of Lease Financing. Practices of Lease Financing in Bangladesh.
Investment Banking Structure in Bangladesh
         Structure, Legal Framework, Performance, Role of SEC (Prevention of Insider Lending and Investor Protection), ICB (Institutional Investor), DSE and CEC Corporate Merger, Restructuring, Acquisition, Corporate Advisory
References
1. Different Publications of SEC, DSE and CSE.
2. Francis, J.C.-Investment (McGraw Hill, Singapore).
3. Hirt, G. A. ad Stanley B. Block-Fundamentals of Investment Management  (IRWIN, U.S.A.)
4. Public Issue Rules, 1998.
5. Reily, Frank, K. and Edger A. Norton-Investments  (The Dryden Press, U.S.A.)
6. Securities & Exchange Ordinance, 1969.
7. Sharpe, W.F.-Investments (Prentice-Hall Inc., U.S.A.)
8. Avw_K cÖwZôvb AvBb, 1993
9. wmwKDwiwUR I GK‡PÄ Kwgkb (wgDPzqvj dvÛ) (1993 mv‡ji 15 bs AvBb)
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3. Detailed Syllabus of Islamic Banking


Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks: 50
Islamic Economics
          Islamic Economics- Meaning and Scope, Nature of Economic Laws, Islam and Other Economic Systems, Consumption and Production in Islam, Distribution of Wealth in Islam, Trade and Commerce in Islam, Islamic Approach to Money, Banking and Monetary Policy.
Interest in Islam
          Interest in Islam, Meaning of Riba, Conceptual Issues Related to Riba, Comparative Difference Between Interest and Profit, Classical and Keynesian Views on Interest.
Islamic Banking
      Objectives and Functions, Global Experiences, Operational Mechanism of Islamic Banking System of Guarantee, Non-Banking Services of Islamic Banks, Islamic Bank and Central Bank, Conventional vis--vis Islamic Banking.
Deposit Mobilization Process
          Wadia and Mudraba Accounts their Characteristics and Mode of Operations.
Investment and Operation of Islamic Banks
         Musharaka, Mudaraba, Murabaha, Bai-E-Muazzal, Bai-E-Salam, Hire Purchases, Quarz E Hasana, Lease Finance, Auction Investment, Syndicated Investment, Term Investment.
Fund Management in Islamic Banking
         Asset  Liability Management (ALM), Liquidity Management, Liquidity Versus Profitability, Liquidity Theories and Islamic Banking  Risk Management in Islamic Bank.
Foreign Exchange Operation of Islamic Bank
          Import and Export Financing, Methods of Trade Payments  Exchange Rates  Applicable Rates for FEX Operations.
Central Banking in Islamic Framework
          Central Banking in Islamic Framework  Monetary Policy in Islam  Banking Supervision.
Rural Finance, Welfare and Ancillary Services of Islamic Banking
Role of Shariah Council
        Need for Shariah Board  Relationship with Board of Directors and Central Bank, Power and Function of Shariah Councils.
Experience of Islamic Banks at National and International Level

 

References

1. Ahmed, Shaikh Mahmud. Towards Interest Free Banking. International Islamic Publisher, Delhi
2. Choudhury, Masudul Alam. Money in Islam, Routledge, London
3. Hasan, Kabir M. A Text Book on Islamic Banking
4. Hoque, Ataul, Readings in Islamic Banking Islamic Foundation Bangladesh
           5. Mannan, M A, Islamic Economics- Theory and Practice, New Delhi, India
6. Rahman, M.M and Rahman, B.M.H. Islamic Finance System
7. Shaghil, M, Islamic Economics New Delhi, India

 

4. Detailed Syllabus of SME and Consumer Banking


Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks: 50

Role of SME
          Role of SMEs in The Economic Development of Bangladesh, Policy Environment and Initiatives of SMEs, Experiences of SME Foundation.
Sources and Modes of SME Finance
          Role of FIs, Bangladesh Bank Guidelines, Equity Entrepreneurship Fund (EEF), NGOs, Venture Capitalists and Informal Sector.
Formulation of Business Plan and Project Appraisal for SMEs
          Essentials of Business Plans  Sector Specific Requirements  Project Appraisal Marketing Aspect, Technical Aspect, Financial Aspect, Cash Flow Analysis, Financial Projections, Cost of The Project and Means of Financing, Break-Even Point, Capital Budgeting Techniques, NPV, BCR and IRR, Assessment of Working Capital, Assessment of Risks, Identification and Selection of Entrepreneurs.
Operational Procedures in SME Financing
          Asset Based Financing, Factoring, Leasing, Tripartite Agreements, Documentation and Creation of Charges on Securities, Repayment Schedule of Loans, Monitoring and Counseling.
Consumer Banking
          Overall Objectives, Critical Elements of Consumer Banking, Consumer Banking Products, Operational Aspects, Legal Framework and Bangladesh Bank Guidelines.
Recovery of SME and Consumer Credit
          Identification of Non-Performing Loans, Procedures Relating to Recovery- Legal and Non-Legal aspects.
References
1. Bangladesh Bank reports
2. Reports of SME Foundations 
 
 
 

5. Syllabus of Agriculture and Microfinanace



Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks: 50
Agriculture Finance
    Need for Agricultural Finance, Institutional and Non-Institutional Sources, Types of              Agrifinance-Crop and Non-Crop, Agro-Based Project Financing – Procedures and Collaterals in Agrifinance  Problems of Agrifinance. Role of Commercial Bank and Specialized Banks in Agrifinance  Recovery of Agricultural Credit  Public Demand Recovery Act.
Evolution of Micro Credit
    Historical Development of Micro Credit, Micro Credit and Micro Finance, Micro Credit and Poverty Alleviation.
Policy and Legal Framework
    Regulatory Requirements and Policy Support for the Development of the Micro Finance Activities, Government Policy and Legal Framework Regarding Micro Finance in Bangladesh, Role of Government and Central Bank  Micro Credit Regulatory Authority (MRA) in Bangladesh.
Micro and Rural Financial Products and Services
        Credit-Requirements of Collateral Security, Collateral Substitutes, Saving-Compulsory Deposit System, Insurance, Payment Services, Social Intermediation, Enterprise Development Services, Cash Flow Analysis.
Micro Financial Institutions (MFIs)
          Micro Financial Institutions and their Objectives, Target Market and Impact Analysis, Formal, Semi-Formal and Informal Financial Institutions, Institutional Growth and Transformation, Linkages Among Different Types of MFIS and Between Banks and MFIS. Social Services of the MFIS.
Performance Assessment
         Repayment Rates, Financial Viability, Profitability, Leverage and Capital Adequacy, Borrowers Viability and Poverty Alleviation.
Role of MFIs in Rural Finance and Poverty Alleviation in Bangladesh
          Role of BKB, RAKUB, Grameen Bank, BRAC, ASA, PRASHIKA, BRDB and PKSF as the Micro/Rural Financial Institutions in poverty alleviation
References
1. Annual Reports of BKB, RAKUB, PKSF, Bangladesh Bank Credit Norms etc
2. Ledgerwood, Joanna, Micro Finance Handbook- An Institutional and Financial Perspective, The World Bank Washington D.C
3. Wood, Geoffrey D and Sharif, Ifath A, (Ed.) Who Needs Credit-Poverty and finance in Bangladesh, UPL, Dhaka. 
 

 6. Detailed Syllabus of Central Banking and Monetary Policy



Full Marks : 100
 Pass Marks: 50  
Introduction to Central Banking
          Central Bank in The Financial System, Evolution, Characteristics, Objectives, Philosophy and Functions of Central Banks, Relationship Between Central Bank and Govt., Central Bank and Commercial Banks, Modern Central Banking, Autonomy of Central Bank, Separation Between Supervisory and Monetary Authorities.
Supervision of Financial Institutions
         Theory, Objectives and Agencies of Bank Examination/Regulation, Methods of Bank Examination, On Site and Off-Site (CEMELS Rating), Deposit Insurance and Bank Failures. Risk Management and Internal Control Mechanism. Basic Guidelines on Bank Supervision, Supervision of Non-Banks & Other Financial Institutions.
Monetary Policy
          Money and is Functions, Demand for and Supply of Money, Multiple Deposit Creation, Determinations of Money Supply, Monetary Base and Money Multiplier, Conduct of Monetary Policy-Tools, Targets, Goals and Monetary Transmission Mechanism.
Central Banking and Monetary Management in Bangladesh
          Bangladesh Bank order, 1972; Prudential Regulation, Monetary Policy of Bangladesh.
Exchange & Reserve Management
          Exchange Rate Policy, Fixed & Floating Rate, Relationship with International Monetary Intuitions, Foreign Currency Investment.
References
1. Ahmed, A.K.N. Of Deregulation and Central Bank Autonomy. University Press Ltd, Dhaka.
2. Bangladesh Bank Publications.
3. BIS. Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision.
4. Dekock, M.H. Central Banking
5. Mishkin, Frederic, S. The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets.  Harper      Collins, New York.
6. Sheng, Andrew. Bank Supervision. Principles and Practice. EDI Working Paper.
7. Smith, Gray. Money, Banking and Financial Intermediation. Heath and Company, Lexington, D.C.
8. Vittas, Dimitri. Financial Regulation. The World Bank, Washington.

Syllabus of Compulsory Subjects of DAIBB

1. Detailed Syllabus of Management of Financial Institutions



Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks: 50
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
An Overview of Banks and Non-Banks and Their Services, Economic Analysis of Financial Institutions, Impact of Govt. Policy and Regulations, Financial Statements of Financial Institutions.
Asset-Liability Management (ALM) Techniques
Asset and Liability Management Strategy, Fund Management Strategy, Interest Rate Risks-Gap and Duration Management, Futures, Options and Other ALM Techniques, Investment Functions and Instruments, Demand for Supply of Liquidity, Liquidity Problems-Strategies for Liquidity Management.
Managing Sources of Funds
Deposit and Non-Deposit Funds, Off-Balance Sheet Sources Securitization, Loan Sale etc, Management of Capital BASEL-II Framework (BB Guideline).
Profitability and Productivity and Consumers
Measuring and Evaluating Financial Institutions Performance, Camels Rating.
Risk Management of Financial Institutions
Risk Identification, Measurement, Mitigation Technique, Core Risk Management Guidelines of     Bangladesh Bank, Market Risk, Operational Risk & Reputation Risk.
References:
 
1. Core Risk Management Guidelines of Bangladesh Bank.
2. Mishkin, Frederic S. The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets. 
    Harper- Collins, New York.
3.Rose, Peter S. Commercial Bank Management. IRWIN, International Edition, New York. 
 
 

2.Detailed Syllabus of Lending Operations and Risk Management 


Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks : 50
Introduction of Loan Portfolio Management in Financial Institution
Credit Planning, Policy and Vision, Complete Transaction.
Principles of Good Lending and Credit Process
Different Types of Borrowers and Loan Accounts, Selection of a Borrower, Loan Interviewing and Credit Investigation, Loan Sanctioning and Disbursement Process.
Commercial Lending Environment
Characteristics of a Good Credit Officer, Features of Good Loan Policies.
Basic Financial Analysis
Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Spread Sheet: Communize and Comparative Financial  Statements, Cash Flow, Fund Flow, Ratio Analysis, Credit Scoring System.
Term Lending by Banks
Appraisal of Term Lending Cases, Technical Aspect, Marketing Aspect, Managerial Aspect, Financial Aspect and Economic Aspect, Cost of The Project and Means of Financing, Capital Budgeting Techniques, Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Economic Rate of Return (ERR), Cost-Volume-Profit Relationships.
Working Capital Lending
Requirements, Estimation and Techniques.
Financial Projection
Projected Financial Statements, Cash Budget.
Lending Risk Management
Concept and Technique, Credit Risk Grading (CRG) Techniques, Bangladesh Bank Guidelines and Regulations, Portfolio Risk Assessment and Management Technique, Asset Securitiesation, Credit Derivatives, Loan Syndication, Loan Sales etc.
Loan Structuring and Pricing
Modes of Charging Securities, Loan Documentation
Follow-up, Repayment and Reporting, Problem Loans
References
1    Bedi,  H.L.   and  V.K.   Hardikar. Practical  Banking  Advances. 
       Institute  of  Banking       Studies, India.
2    IBB guidelines and Circulars.
3    Morsman,  Jr.  Edgar  M.  Commercial   Loan   Portfolio   Management.  
      Robert  Morris Associates, U.S.A
4    Ruth, George E. Commercial Lending. American Bankers Association, U.S.A.
5    Signoriello,  Vincent J. Commercial Loan Practices and Operations. 
      Bankers Publishing Company, U.S.A.
6    Simha, S.L.N. Credit Management. IFMR, Madras.
 
 
 
 

3. Detailed Syllabus of International Trade and Foreign Exchange



Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks : 50
Module A: An Overview of Foreign Trade
Composition and Trends of Bangladesh Foreign Trade
The Role of WTO for Removal of Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers
Inco-Terms Terms Used in the International Trade
Payments and Clearing Unions EU, NAFTA, LAFTA, ACU
Salient Features of Export and Import Policies of Bangladesh
Incentives Including GSP for Exports from Bangladesh
General Knowledge Regarding

International Organizations Like IMF, World Bank, IFC, IDA, ADB, Islamic Development Bank (IDB), etc.
Role of Banks in Foreign Trade 
Cross Border Fund Transfer Systems Including SWIFT and Other Forms of Electronic Fund Transfers
Documents Used in International Trade and Their Scrutiny by the Banks
Main Features of Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCPDC) (ICC Publication No.600)
Main Features Uniform Rules for Collection (ICC Publication No. URC 522)
Arrangement for Settlement of International Payments: Correspondence Relationship,
Nostro And Vostro Accounts
Protection Against Risk in Foreign Trade 
Precautions Against Common Frauds and Forgeries
Protection Against Political and Economic Risks and
Export Credit Guarantee Schemes in Force in Bangladesh
Exchange Control Regulations
Salient Features of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947
Exchange Control Regulations Regarding Forex Operation by Authorised Foreign Exchange Dealers
Foreign Investment in Bangladesh Including Export Processing Zones
Special Provisions in the Anti-Money Laundering Act, 2008 Affecting International Payments
Exchange Rates
Changing Pattern of Exchange Rates Since World War I
Factors Affecting Exchange Rates
Various Types of Exchange Rates
Management of Exchange Rates in Bangladesh
Foreign Exchange Markets
In Bangladesh
Overseas and
Euro-Currency Market
Dealing In Foreign Exchange
Foreign Exchange Positions
Trading in Foreign Exchange
Offshore Banking Operations
Lending and Borrowing in Foreign Currencies and
Derivatives in Foreign Currencies
Financing of Foreign Trade in Bangladesh
Various Forms of Financing Exports From and Imports into Bangladesh
Arrangements and Forms of Export From and Imports into Bangladesh
Role of Bangladesh Bank Regarding Export and Import Finance
Exchange Arithmetic
Selection of Buying and Selling Rates for Spot and Forward Transactions
Calculation for Buying and Selling Rates, Spot, Forward and SWAP, for Export and Import Bills, Investment and Other Miscellaneous Payments.
References
1. Ali, Syed Ashraf: Foreign Exchange and Financing and Risk Management, 2nd Edition, Mowla Brothers (Dhaka, Bangladesh).
2. Andly, K. K. : Foreign Exchange.
3. Awasthi, G. D. Trade Payments (Academy of Business Studies, Delhi, India).
4. Keskamat. V. V. : Foreign Exchange  An Introduction.
5. Lall, G. S.  Finance of Foreign Trade and Foreign Exchange (HPJ Kappor, New Delhi.).
6. Verghese, S. K. : Foreign Exchange and Financing of Foreign Trade.
7. Watson, A. J. W. : Finance of International Trade (Institute of Bankers, London).
8. Whiting, D. P. : Finance of International Trade (McDonald & Evans).
9. Wheble B. S. : Uniform Rules for Collection (Chartered Institute of Bankers, London). 
 

4. Detailed Syllabus of Information Technology in Financial Services



Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks : 50
Introduction to IT and Computer Systems
Concept and Importance of IT, Role of IT in Financial and Business World. MIS. Electronic Banking and Electronic Commerce.
Computer Hardware  Anatomy of Computer, Types of Computers, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Main Memory, Computer Systems, Peripheral Controllers, Peripherals (Terminal, Printer, Floppy Drive, Disk Drive, Compact Disk, Tape Drive, Cartridge, Tape Drive Graph Plotter, Mark Sense Readers, Etc.), Current Trends.
Computer Software  Need for Software, What is Software ? Types of Software, Systems Software, Operating Systems, Language Translators (Compilers, Interpreters), Programming Language Data Base Management Systems (DBMS), 4th Generation Language Tools, Application Software, Application Areas, Packaged and Tailored Software, Software Development, Current Trends.
Security Considerations
Accidental Damage, Power Failures, Malicious Damage, Operational Problems, Data, Encryption and Decryption, Standards, Audit Trails, Accountability, Liability & Control ; System Vulnerability & Abuse ; Creating Control Environment ; Internet Security ; Development A Control Structure ; Ensuring System Quality. 
Different Approaches to Bank Mechanization
Stand Alone Computer System, Local Area Networks (LAN), Local Processing With Batch Updates, On-Line Updates With Shadow Posting, Remote Computing Facility With Batched Input  On Line Systems With Mini Computer Networking and With Mainframe Computer, Duplication of Databases at Different Levels.
Electronic Payment Systems & Funds Transfer Systems
Teller Machines at Bank Counters, Cash Dispensers, Stand Alone Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), ATM with On-Line Inquiry and Update Facilities, Home Banking & E-Commerce (Corporate and Personal).
Plain Messages (Telex or Data Communication), Structured Messages (SWIFT, Etc.), Direct Fund Settlement Systems (CHIPS, Etc.), two Level Funds Transfer Settlement (FEDWIRE, BANKWIRE Point-of Sale Systems).
Document Handling Systems, Additional Banking Applications & Other Aspects
Cheque Sorting and Balancing Systems (MICR, OCR, Etc.), Document Storage and Retrieval Systems (Microfilming), Document Transmission Systems (FAX).
Inter-Branch Reconciliation, Foreign Exchange Dealing, Investment Management Systems, Cash Management Systems, Statistical Analysis.
Personal Identification Numbers and Their Use in Conjunction with Magnetic Cards of Both Credit and Debit Types, SMART Cards, Signature Storage and Display by Electronic Means, Cheque Truncation, Microfische, Note and Coin Counting Devices.
Risk Management and Legal Framework in IT
National ICT Policy 2002, ICT Act-2006, Bangladesh Bank Guidelines, Cyber Law 
References
1. Bajwa K.S.  Bank Mechanisation (Skylark Publication).
2. Different journals and periodicals on computer.
3. Hunt R. and Shelley J.  Computer and Common Sense (Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, Latest Edition).
4. Lipis, Marschall, Linkers  Electronics Banking (John Wiley and Sons).
5. Rangarajan Committee Report  Mechanisation and Automation in the Banking Industry, Reserve Bank of India (1984).
6. Rajgopalan R.  Understanding Computer (Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.)
7. Study of Use of Modern Tools in Banking (Indian Banks Association, 1993).
8. Srivastava  Computer Application in Banks (Bankers Training College, Reserve Bank of India).    



5. Detailed Syllabus of Management Accounting



Full Marks : 100
Pass Marks : 50
Definition and Scope of Management Accounting
The Place of Management Accounting/Short comings of The Traditional Methods of Credit Analysis
Its Definition and Scope, Distinction Between Financial Accounting and Management Accounting  Role of Management Accountant  Analysis and Interpretation of Finance Statements.
Planning Process
Setting of Objectives
Costing and Pricing
Methods of Costing  Classification of Costs  Implication of Costing for Bankers
Objectives of Pricing  Common Misconceptions in Pricing  Cost, Volume, Profit Relationship  Break-Even Analysis  Limitations of Break-Even Analysis  Planning for Profit.
Budgeting and Expenditure
Importance of Budgeting
Objectives of Budgeting  Preparation of Budgets  Importance of Budgets to Bankers, Standard Costing Control Through Budgets.
Method of Appraisal; Shortcomings of Appraisal Methods Capital Budgeting  Its Importance to Lending Banker.
Planning for Liquidity
Cash Flow Forecast  Objectives of Cash Flow  Preparing A Cash Flow Forecast/Using The Cash Flow/Cash Flow Forecast and Lending Banker.
Statement of Sources and Application of Funds
Working Capital Management
Factors Affecting Working Capital Requirements Short Term Financial Forecasts  Assessment of Working Capital  Production and Operating Cycle  Inventory Management  Cash and Receivables Managements  Methods of Financing Working Capital  Different Forms of Bank Credit  Management Reports  Types of Information and its Relevance to Banks
Leasing and Hire Purchase
Financing Against Lease  Forms of Lease Financing  Economics of Leasing-Financing against Hire Purchase Agreements  Relative Merits of Leasing Finance and Hire Purchase Finance from Customer"s and Lending Bank"s Point of View
References
1. Bhattacharya, S. K. and John Deanden Accounting for Management : Texts & Cases Hingorani & Chawla. Management Accounting (Indian Institute of Bankers, Published by Himalaya Publishing House, Mumbai, India).
2. Egginton, D. A.  Accounting for the Banker, (Longman).
3. Fisher, J.  Financial Analysis and Management Accounting for the Banker (The Institute of Bankers in Scotland).
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