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    ASSIGNMENT

    ON

    ROLE OF BANKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMY

    SUBMITTED TO:

    ABED ALI

    REXONA YESMIN

    COURSE CO-ORDINATORS

    BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF BANK MANAGEMENT

    DHAKA

    SUBMITTED BY:

    MD. MAHMUDUL ISLAM TALUDKER

    MD. ZABED HOSSEN

    MD. ABDULLAH KHAN

    MD. MOHIUDDIN

    SUMON KANTHI BAROI

    ACHYUTANANDA DEY

    A.Q.M. SAFIUL ALAM

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    Preface

    In the new era of globalization, the banking sector has witnessed drastic changes at structural and

    organizational levels. In the financial sector, banks act as an intermediary to transfer the

    resources from those who spend more than their earnings to those who spend less. Banking play

    a key role in deciding the best business practices in developing new markets and clients, and

    creates new products for e-commerce & Net-based technologies. Faster technological

    developments have transformed human life into a virtual mode, a reality that allows people to

    make purchase payments online, without risking themselves to errors and frauds.

    In the economy whether it is developed, developing or under developed, we see a variety of

    banks operating to meet some specific objectives. All kinds of banks play significant

    contribution for the development of the economy as a member of financial markets.

    Before describing the contribution made by the banks to the economy, we must see their

    classification, key functions and traditional role thereafter.

    Classification of Banks

    1) Central Bank.2) Commercial Bank3) Specialized Bank4) Investment Bank5) Merchant Bank

    Overview of Banks

    Banks can be described as financial institutions whose current operations consist of accepting deposits

    from the public and issuing loans.

    The receiving of deposits and provision of loans distinguishes banks from other financialinstitutions.

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    The term banks includes commercial banks, merchant banks, finance houses, building

    societies, savings banks and credit unions

    Key Function: Financial Intermediation

    Banks act as intermediaries when they mobilize savings from surplus units (savers) toshortage units (borrowers) in order to finance productive activities.

    Other financial institutions can also be intermediaries e.g. between buyers and sellers ofshares

    The taking of deposits and granting of loans singles out banks.

    Traditional Theory of the Role of BanksThere have eight significant elements

    information advantages,

    imperfect information,

    delegated monitoring,

    control,

    insurance role of banks,

    commitment theories,

    regulatory subsidies and the special role of banks in the payment systems.

    Banks solve problems associated with asymmetric information between lenders: ex

    ante (adverse selection) and ex post (moral hazard) behavior of borrowers.

    With large investments in information technology and expertise, banks are able to

    evaluate a borrowers credit worthiness and verify the borrowers dealings at a

    lower cost than would individual savers.

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    The role of central banks in fostering economic development

    We will here describe both the traditional & Neo-liberal role of a central bank operated as an

    agent of the govt. as well as the financial market controller of every economy.

    Indeed, historians of central banking will agree that financing governments and managing

    exchange rates were key of central banks for decades, if not centuries. But there will be more

    resistance to the idea that a common feature of central banking has also included the support of

    economic sectors.

    1). Price stability

    Let us first consider price stability. Low and stable inflation rates allow the private sector to plan

    for the future, lead to a lower need for costly price adjustments, prevent tax distortions and thus

    create a stable business environment. On the other side, high and unstable inflation creates

    random wealth transfers between creditors and debtors. One of the main objective of a central

    bank is to maintain the price stability in the country, attempting to minimize the inflation rate

    and upgrading the currency rate.

    2). Payment systems

    Next lets look at the payment system. The development of the payment system determines how

    easy it is for firms and consumers to access and transfer money. Can businesses pay their

    suppliers by writing a cheque or making an electronic transfer? Or do they have to undergo the

    cumbersome and insecure process of sending cash physically? Can workers in urban areas

    transfer money to their rural families by simply sending an SMS, or do they have to carry it with

    them on a dangerous bus ride?

    Particularly in Bangladesh, Central bank is playing a great role in the payment systems with the

    help of commercial banks. Introduced online clearing house, mobile banking & online bankingas well many non-cash mode payment instruments which enables the easy transaction and

    increases high standard of living.

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    3. Financial sector development

    An efficient and deep financial sector provides enterprises with debt and equity to finance their

    growth, thus spurring economic activity. At the same time a deep financial sector can provide

    households with savings and credit products to smooth their consumption patterns, again

    increasing their return from economic activity, and reducing poverty.

    Traditional Functions:

    The central banks in the developing countries perform both traditional and non-traditional

    functions. The traditional functions of the central bank are : having the monopoly of note-issue;

    acting as banker to the government; serving as bankers' bank; functioning as the lender of the last

    resort; controlling and regulating the credit; and maintaining the external stability.

    1. Economic Growth:

    The central banks in the developing countries should aim at promoting the process of economic

    growth. Economic growth requires sufficient financial resources. The central bank can ensure

    adequate monetary expansion in the country. Moreover, as a banker to the government, the

    centralbankcanprovide funds for initiating investment in the public sector.

    2. Internal Price Stability:

    Along with the objective of economic growth, the central bank should also attempt to maintain

    internal price stability. The developing countries are susceptible to inflationary pressures mainly

    due to supply -in elasticitys in the short period. The central bank should adopt such a monetary

    policy thatcancontrol inflationary tendencies and ensure price stability.

    3. Development of Banking System:

    The developing and underdeveloped countries do not have well-developed banking system. In

    such an economy, the central bank should not only take measures to develop an integrated

    commercial banking system, but also should not hesitate undertaking directly the commercial

    banking functions.

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    4. Branch Expansion:

    In developing countries, the commercial banks generally concentrate their branches in the urban

    areas. In order to extend credit facilities to the agricultural sector, the central bank shouldprepare

    programme for branch expansion in the rural areas.

    5. Development of Financial Institutions:

    Development of the leading sectors of the economy such as agriculture, industry, foreign trade,

    etc. requires long-term finances. For this, the specialised financial institutions should be

    established which provide term-loans to these sectors.

    6. Development of Banking Habits:

    Through its various credit control instruments (i.e., bank rate, variable cash-reserve ratio, etc.)

    and by providing discounting facilities to the commercial banks, the central bank exercises full

    control over the activities of commercial banks. This creates public confidence in the banking

    system and helps in the development of banking habits of the people.

    7. Training Facilities:

    A major difficulty in developing the banking system in developing countries is the lack of

    trained staff. The central bank can provide training facilities to meet the personnel requirements

    of the banks.

    8. Proper Interest Rate Structure:

    The central bank can help in establishing a suitable interest rate structure to influence the

    direction of investment in the country. In underdeveloped countries, a policy of low interest rate

    is necessary for encouraging investment and promoting development activities. Again, by

    adopting different interest rates, the central bank can increase productive investment and

    discourage unproductive investment.

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    9. Other Promotional Roles:

    The central bank can provide a number of other promotional facilities. For example, (a) it can

    adopt policies to provide help to the various priority sectors, such as agriculture;, cooperative

    sector, small scale sector, export sector, etc. (b) it can provide guidelines to be followed by the

    planners about some definite patterns of economic and investment policies; (c) it can publish

    information regarding the state of the economy and promote research in money and banking.

    Role of Bangladesh Bank in the Development of the Countrys

    Economy

    Bangladesh Bank is an adviser of government for taking decision in the future. And also

    Bangladesh Bank is the head of the countrys commercial Bank and others financial institution of

    our country.

    FUNCTIONS OF BANGLADESH BANK

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS

    1. Bank of issue

    2. Banker, Agent & Adviser to the Government3. Custodian of the cash reserves of the commercial Bank

    4. Custodian of the nations reserves of international currency

    5. Lender of last resort

    6. Central clearance, settlement and transfer

    7. Controller of credit

    8. Promoter of economic development

    FUNCTIONS AS GOVERNMENT BANK

    1. Maintain government fund and accounts

    2. Collection and transfer of money

    3. Handling of government monetary transaction

    4. Sanctioning and supervision of loan

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    5 Maintaining relation with foreign bank

    6. Adviser and agent of government

    7. Implementation of government monetary policy

    FUNCTION AS A BANKER OF OTHER:

    Central bank performs the following functions as a banker of other banks.

    1. Scheduling bank

    2. Functions as a clearing house

    3. Sanction of loan

    4. Supervision of loan

    5. Assistance in collecting credit

    6. Audit of accounts

    7. Collection and preservation of deposits

    8. Acts as adviser and agent

    OTHER FUNCTIONS

    In addition to above function, central bank also provides some others functions. These are as

    follows

    1. Economic research

    2. Collection and supply of data:

    3. Preparation of report and publication:

    DEVELOPMENT FUNCTION OF BANGLADESH BANKS

    The objective of central bank is to ensure economic development. According to the direction of

    Govt. central bank undertake different development activities and tries to implement. These

    development activities are as follows:

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    1. Development of different production oriented sectors:

    Central bank helps to argent extent in the production oriented sectors like the development of

    agriculture and industry etc. For this reason it extend helping hands to establish specialized

    banks like agricultural bank, industrial bank, investment bank etc.

    2. Development of banking system:

    Central bank is always engaged in the development of banking system as the leader of banking

    empire. For this reason, central bank set up different rules and regulations when banking

    institutions are in danger, central extends it help.

    3. Development of foreign trade:

    Central bank under take different activities for the development of foreign trade (i.e. import and

    export). Central bank tries to stabilize exchange rate of a country. It creates confidence among

    the foreign exporters about countrys banking system.

    4. Improving the quality of economic plan:

    Central bank is the top most financial institution in the country and the banker of Govt. So it

    helps for the development of the quality of economic plan taken by Govt.

    5. Improving the quality of manpower:

    Central bank tries to improve the quality of manpower in the banking sector. For the

    development of its own manpower inside the bank, the central bank arranges training facilities. It

    motivates scheduled commercial banks to manage adequate training facility for the development

    of quality of their manpower.

    6. Development of natural resources:

    Central bank provides assistance and help to extract natural resources for use of these resources

    to the enhancement of the economic welfare of the people. For this reason it extends financial

    help assistance those institution engaged in extracting these natural resources.

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    ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN THE ECONOMIC

    DEVELOPMENT OF A COUNTRY

    Commercial banks play an important and active role in the economic development of a country.

    If the banking system in a country is effective, efficient and disciplined, it brings about a rapid

    growth in the various sectors of the economy. The economic significance of commercial banks is

    given in brief.

    1. Banks promote capital formation

    2. Investment in new enterprises

    3. Promotion of trade and industry

    4. Development of agriculture

    5. Balanced development of different regions

    6. Influencing economy activity

    7. Implementation of Monetary policy

    8. Monetization of the economy

    9. Export promotion cells

    (1) Banks promote capital formation.The commercial banks play an important role in

    rising of the financial resources. They encourage savings by giving various types of incentives to

    the savers. They expand branches of the banks in rural and urban areas and mobilize savings

    even at far of places. These savings are then made available to the businesses which make use of

    them for productive purposes in the country.

    (2) Investment in new enterprises.Businessmen normally hesitate to invest their money

    in risky enterprises. The commercial banks generally provide short and medium term loans to

    entrepreneurs to invest in new enterprises and adopt new methods of production. The provision

    of timely credit increases the productive capacity of the economy.

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    3) Promotion of trade and industry.With the growth of commercial banking in the 19th

    and 20th centuries, there is vast expansion in trade and industry. The use of bank draft, cheque,

    bill of exchange credit cards etc has revolutionized both national and international trade.

    (4) Development of agriculture. The commercial banks, particularly in developing

    countries, are now providing credit for the development of agriculture and small scale industries

    in rural areas. The provision of credit to agriculture sector has greatly helped in raising

    agricultural productivity and income of the farmers. This has led to increased demand for

    industrial goods and expansion of industry.

    (5) Balanced development of different regions. The commercial banks play an

    important role in achieving balanced in different regions of the country. They help in transferring

    surplus capital from developed regions to the less developing regions. The traders, industrialists

    etc of less developed regions are able to get adequate capital for meeting their business needs.

    This, in turn, increases investment, trade and production in the economy.

    (6) Influencing economy activity.The banks can also influence the economic activity of

    the country through its influence on (a) availability of credit and (b) the rate of interest. If the

    commercial banks are able to increase the amount of money in circulation through credit creation

    or by lowering the rate of interest, it directly affects economic development. A low rate of

    interest can encourage investment. The credit creation activity can raise aggregate demand which

    leads to more production in the economy.

    (7) Implementation of monetary policy. The central bank of the country controls and

    regulates volume of credit through the active cooperation of the banking system in the country. If

    helps in bringing price stability and promotes economic growth within shortest possible period to

    time.

    (8) Monetization of the economy.The commercial banks by opening branches in the rural

    and backward areas are reducing the exchange of goods through barter. The use of money has

    now greatly increased the volume of production of goods. The non-monetized sector (barter

    economy) is now being converted into monetized sector with the help of commercial banks.

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    (9) Export promotion cells.In order to increase the exports of the country, the commercial

    banks have established export promotion cells. They provide information about general trade and

    economic conditions both inside and outside the country to its customers. The banks are,

    therefore, making positive contribution in the process of economic development.

    Commercial Banks Contribution in the Development progression of

    Bangladesh

    An attempt will be made here to examine the nature and extent of involvement by commercial

    banks in conventional development financing in Bangladesh. In this case, we have considered

    the following performance indicators of commercial banks on the basis of availability of data

    during the period of the nineties :

    1. Borderless of Branches;

    2. Sharing Deposits and Advances;

    3. Regional Distribution of Deposits and Advances;

    4. Aid in Agriculture and Allied Activities;

    5. Financing Industries Term Loan and Working Capital;

    6. Promotion of Export and Import;

    7. Financing for Infrastructure; and

    8. Financing for Poverty Alleviation.

    Borderless of Branches

    The NCBs have the largest branch network among the commercial banks of Bangladesh. The

    network rapidly increased during the years of concentration on deposit mobilization and

    provision of banking services in rural areas.

    The respective share of PCBs in the network has increased during last decades significantly. The

    number of branches of FCBs as percentage of branch network of the banking sector is almost

    stable.

    In regard to distribution of branches in urban and rural areas, NCBs occupy about two thirds of

    their branch network in rural areas, while PCBs have very little presence in the rural outlets. The

    FCBs, however, have no rural branch network.

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    By increasing of branches to the remote rural areas, our commercial banks are contributing to the

    development of agriculture, livestock, horticulture industry etc.

    Share of Deposits and Advances

    The nationalized and private commercial banks are the backbone of the financial system of

    Bangladesh. However, the private banks (local and foreign) are growing and increasing their

    market shares. Compared with the distressed nationalized banking sector, the growth of private

    banking is a healthy development for a sound financial system.

    Regional Distribution of Deposits and Advances

    The mobilization of deposits from and dispersal of advances to the various regions other than the

    geographical areas of traditional concentration reflect the policy of following the balanced

    development financing approach.

    The share of Dhaka and Chittagong divisions in total deposits of NCBs, PCBs and FCBs is still a

    large part. The share of other four administrative divisions in total outstanding advances of

    NCBs, PCBs, and FCBs were only a few.

    This indicates a very high concentration of deposit mobilization and lending operations in Dhaka

    and Chittagong divisions by all types of banks (especially in case of PCBs and FCBs) at the cost

    of development of other divisions and results in pumping out of money from underdeveloped to

    developed areas which is contrary to a decentralized development financing strategy. But now

    commercial banks are trying to decentralize the savings to the non-developed areas.

    Agricultural Financing

    Given the role of the agriculture in the economic development of Bangladesh, it is imperative to

    invest considerable resources for agricultural development of the country. The agriculture sector,

    the lifeline of the rural economy, which contributes about 30% to the GDP of the country andconstitutes the chief source of supply of food, is continuously being deprived of the needed

    capital. The role of PCBs in agricultural financing is meager due to lack of rural branch network

    and risk averse behavior. FCBs are almost absent in agricultural financing. On the other hand,

    the share of NCBs in the total outstanding advances in this sector has increased.

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    Industrial Term Loans and Working Capital Financing

    This is a new phenomenon in commercial bank lending in Bangladesh. Term loans are designed

    to fund long and medium term business investments, such as the purchase of equipment or the

    construction of physical facilities, covering a period of more than one year. The bulk of the

    financing for longterm investment is currently supplied by commercial banks as term loans.

    Foreign Trade Financing

    Trade financing may be both domestic and international. Financing of international trade has

    direct relevance to the development of our economy, particularly in the context of developing

    countries. In Bangladesh, export being the thrust sector is financed at the administered interest

    rate within a band of 12-14 per cent. Again, import of capital goods, industrial raw materials,

    semi-processed inputs, etc are directly linked to economic development.

    Financing for Infrastructure

    Availability of infrastructure is one of the objective conditions of undertaking development

    efforts in an economy. A well-knit transport and communication network facilitates the quick

    movement of people and goods. Besides, increasing construction activities comprising housing,

    office premises and other ancillary buildings are the manifestations of development.

    Financing for Poverty Alleviation

    The major objective of economic development has been to alleviate poverty by uplifting bottom

    line population to the development stream through institutional credit. The attainment of this

    objective deserves urgent attention when about half of the population of Bangladesh is

    considered as poor and one fourth of the population as hard core poor. In this endeavor, the role

    of commercial banks does not appear to be commendable.

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    Role of Specialized Banks in the Economy

    Specialized banks are foreign exchange banks, industrial banks, development banks, export-

    import banks catering to specific needs of these unique activities. These banks provide financial

    aid to industries, heavy turnkey projects and foreign trade.

    The importance of Specialized Banks(SB) may be attributed to the following:

    They constitute an important source of long-term finance to industry. Over a period of

    time, there has been a steady growth in the number of industrial units assisted, and in the

    amount of loan sanctioned and distributed by SB.

    SBs have played an important role in the development of (a) Small scale industry, and (b)

    Projects in backward areas.

    They have helped new and small entrepreneurs in setting up industry.

    Through their operations involving underwriting of and direct subscription to the issue of

    shares and debentures, they have been important players in the capital market. These

    operations have a favourable impact on the ability of industrial concerns to raise funds

    from capital market.

    These institutions have improved the allocation of funds to industry and thus, have aided

    in better use of the available resources for the economic development of the country.

    SBs have been a source of technical and managerial advice to the industry. They have

    also helped in identification, evaluation and execution of new investment projects.

    These institutions have been helpful in the establishment of concerns which required

    extra-ordinarily large amounts of finance for their projects with a long gestation period.

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    Role of Specialized Banks in Bangladesh

    The specialized banks consist of other development banks of the Bangladesh and also some

    NGOs that extend micro credit to the people. Some banks are completely government-owned

    institutions established mainly to provide medium and long-term credits to the industrial,

    agricultural, and real estate sectors of the economy and to promote the establishment of private

    development banks in the country. The main focus of these specialized institutions is to promote

    and accelerate the socio-economic development of the country by performing banking, financing

    and investment operations and to establish and participate in agricultural, commercial and

    industrial ventures based on the Islamic concept of banking.

    Specialized banks in Bangladesh

    Grameen Bank(GB)

    Bangladesh Krishi Bank(BKB)

    The Dhaka Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited (DMCBL)

    Bangladesh Development Bank Ltd(BDB)

    Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank(RKUB)

    BASIC Bank Limited (Bangladesh Small Industries and Commerce Bank Limited)

    Bangladesh Somobay Bank Limited(Cooperative Bank) (BSBL)Ansar VDP Unnyan Bank(AVUB)

    Role of Specialized Banks in the economy of Bangladesh

    Bangladesh Development which is merge of Bangladesh Shilpa Bank & Bangladesh

    Shilpa Rin Shangtha aids industrial development by providing credit facilities & equity

    supportfor accelerating the process of industrialization of the country.

    Play unique role in the capital market growth by providing bridge financing, debenture

    financing assistance to the public limited companies.

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    Bangladesh Krishi Bank(BKB) provides credit facilities to individual & corporate bodiesengaged in crop production, horticulture, forestry & fisheries. It also offers financial &

    technical assistance to agro-based & cottage industries.

    BKB is supposed to give preference to the credit needs of small farmers & other

    disadvantaged group therefore has to fulfill both social & economic objectives.

    As the largest development partner in the countrys northwest region, Rajshahi Krishi

    Unnayan Bank(RKUB) aims at overall development of farmers & all sectors & sub-

    sectors of agriculture in this region. Besides, catering to agricultural credit the bank

    performs ancillary functions as financing agri-business & agro-based industries &

    poverty alleviation programs.

    Grameen Bank popularly known as the bank of the poors is famous for its non -

    depository micro-credit functions over the country which helps to alleviate the extreme

    poverty of the very lower class people , that ultimate increase the per capita income level

    of the country.

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    Role of Investment Banks in the Development of Economy

    In the universal banking system, banks perform tasks of both commercial banks and investment

    banks. Investment Banking an American synonym of merchant banking. Investment banks

    provide advice on mergers and acquisitions and are involved in financing industrial corporations

    through buying shares and selling them in relatively small lots to investors.

    Investment Banking Activities

    The activities of Investment Banks are of two types:

    1). Financial Intermediation &

    2). Proprietary Trading

    Financial Intermediation activities are consist of .

    Financial Advisory

    Primary Market &

    Secondary Market.

    Of the above categories of functions, many other activities are related with each category which

    are shown in the graph below.

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    Figure 1: Investment banking activities

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    Role of Investment Corporation of Bangladesh as An Investment

    Bank in the Country

    About Investment Corporation of Bangladesh:Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) established on 1 October 1976 under the

    Investment Corporation of Bangladesh Ordinance 1976. It is an investment bank established to

    accelerate the pace of industrialization and develop a sound securities market in Bangladesh.

    Initially, the activities of ICB were limited to underwriting public issue of shares, bridge

    financing, debenture financing and opening/maintaining investors' accounts (Investors' Scheme).

    ICB had largely expanded its areas and scope of activities and now provides various types of

    investment and banking services. Added activities include providing debenture loans to

    companies and loans to investors on margin trading basis, providing advances against ICB unit

    certificates, leasing of industrial equipment, managing unit fund and mutual funds, and

    participating in stock exchange for trading securities.

    Objectives

    To encourage and broaden the base of investment.

    To develop the capital market.

    To provide for matters ancillary thereto.

    To mobilize savings.

    To promote and establish subsidiaries for business development.

    Basic Functions

    Underwriting of initial public offering of shares and debentures

    Underwriting of right issue of shares

    Direct purchase of shares and debentures including Pre-IPO placement and equity

    participation

    Managing investors account

    Managing Open End and Closed End Mutual Funds

    Operating on the Stock Exchanges

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    Providing investment counsel to issuers and investorsParticipating in Government divestment Program

    Participating in and financing of, joint-venture projects

    Dealing in other matters related to capital market operations

    Trusty, Custodian, Bank Guarantee

    Consumer Credit

    Business Policy

    To act on commercial consideration with due regard to the interest of industry,

    commerce, depositors, investors and to the public in general.

    To provide financial assistance to projects subject to their economic and commercial

    viability.

    To arrange consortium of financial institutions including merchant banks to provide

    equity support to projects and thereby spread the risk of underwriting.

    To develop and encourage entrepreneurs.

    To diversify investments.

    To induce small and medium savers for investment in securities.

    To create employment.

    To encourage Investment in IT sector.To encourage Investment in joint venture capital/project.

    Continued Operations of ICB

    Private Placement

    Custodian and Banker to the Issues (IPO)

    Mergers and Acquisitions

    Corporate Financial Advice

    Lease Finance

    Portfolio Investment

    Advance Against Unit Certificate Schemes

    Advance Against Mutual Fund Certificate Schemes

    Consumer Credit Scheme

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    Bank GuaranteeTraining Program

    Trustee to the Debentures and Securities Assets

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    Role of Merchant Banks in Economic Development

    Need for Merchant Banking is felt in the wake of huge public savings lying untapped. M er ch an t

    bankers can play highly significant role in mobilising funds of savers to investible

    channels assuring promising returns oninvestments and thus can assist in meeting thewidening

    demand for investible funds for economic activity.

    Wi th gr ow th of me rc ha nt ba nk in g pr of es si on corporate enterprises,

    Undertaking expansion, modernisation, diversification of the existing enterprises. This reinforces

    the need for a vigorous role to be played by merchant banking.

    Reasons why Specialist merchant banks have crucial role to play in the

    economy

    Growing industrialization and increase of technologically advanced industries.

    Need for encouragement of small and medium industrialists, who require specialist

    services.

    Growing complexity in rules and procedures of the government.

    Need to develop backward areas and states which require different criteria

    Exploring the possibility of joint ventures abroad and foreign markets.

    Promoting the role of New Market in mobilizing savings from the public

    Services Provided by Merchant Bankers :

    1).Corporate Counseling

    It denotes advise provided by a merchant banker to a corporate unit to ensure better corporate performance in

    terms of image building among investors, steady growth through good working, appreciation in market value of

    its equity shares. The counseling is limited to only opinions and suggestions and any detailed analysis would

    form part of a specific service. The scope of corporate counseling is restricted to the explanation of

    concepts, procedures and laws to be observed by the client company.

    2.Project Counselling

    Project counselling is a very important and lucrative merchant banking service. It covers

    development of an idea into a project, preparation of the project report, estimation of the cost of the project and

    deciding upon the means of financial and techno-economic appraisal of projects for capital

    issue/financing etc.

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    3 Management of Capital Issues:

    (a)Pre-issue Management:Steps required to be taken to manage Pre-issue activity as as follows:

    1) Obtaining stock exchange approvals to memorandum and articles of association.

    2) Taking action as per SEC guidelines.

    3) Finalizing the appointments of the following agencies.

    a) Co-managers/Advisors to the issue.

    b) Underwriters to the issue.

    c) Brokers to the issue.

    d) Bankers to the issue and refund Banker.

    e) Advertising agency.

    f) Printers and Registrar to the issue.

    4) Advise the company to appoint auditors, legal advisers and broad base Board of Directors.

    5) Drafting of prospectus.

    6) Obtaining approvals of draft prospectus from the company's legal advisors, underwriting financial

    institutions/ Banks.

    7) Obtaining consent from parties and agencies acting for the issue to be enclosed with the prospectus.

    8) Approval of prospectus from Securities and Exchange Commission of Bangladesh(SEC).

    9) Filing of the prospectus with Registrar of Companies(ROC)

    10 ) Making an application for enlistment with Stock Exchange along with copy of the prospectus.

    11) Publicity of the issue with advertisement and conferences.

    12) Open subscription list.

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    (b) Post-issue Management: Steps involved:

    1) To verify and confirm that the issue is subscribed to the extent of 90% including development from

    underwriters in case of under subscription.

    2) To supervise and co-ordinate the allotment procedures of registrar to the issue as per prescribed StockExchange guidelines.

    3) To ensure issue of refund order, allotment letters/certificates within the prescribed time limit of 10

    weeks after the closure of subscription list

    4) To report periodically to SEC about the progress in the matters related to allotment and refunds.

    5) To ensure the listing of securities at stock Exchanges.

    6) To attend the investors for managers regarding the public issue.

    4. Portfolio Management

    It involves selection of Securities and constant shifting of the portfolio in the light of varying attractiveness of

    the constituents of the portfolio. It involves selecting and revising the spectrum of securities to the

    portfolio based on the characteristics of an investor.

    The objectives of portfolio management is to maximize the yield and minimize the risk along

    with other objectives like stability of income, capital growth, liquidity, safety, tax incentives, etc.

    References:

    1. Muraleedharan. D, Modern Banking- Theory and practices.2. Machiraju. H.R, Merchant Banking (4th edition).3. Laxmi Narasaiah. M and Venkata Naidu. G, Role of Banking in Rural development.4. Bank related different websites.


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