...Technology and Banking Services The introduction of Information Technology services by the banks has positively impacted on the customers and has brought revolution in the operation of the banks. Technological facilities like ATMs, Mobile Money, Branch Network, Telephone Banking, Internet Banking etc have introduced by banks for the customers. The explosion of technology is changing the banking industry from paper to Internet and branch banks to digitized and networked banking services. It has already changed the internal accounting and management systems of banks. It is now fundamentally changing the delivery systems banks use to interact with their customers. All over the world, banks are still struggling to find a technological solution to meet the challenges of a rapidly-changing environment. It is clear that this new technology is changing the banking industry forever. Banks with the ability to invest and integrate information technology will become dominate in the highly competitive global market. Bankers are convinced that investing in IT is critical. Its potential and consequences on the banking industry future is enormous. Computers are getting more sophisticated. So Computers have given banks a potential they could only dream about and have given bank customers high expectations. The changes that new...
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...300 Almost half of Americans use online banking and the statistic is growing. Banking is even going mobile. There are multiple banking applications available for smartphone users. If there’s not an “app” for your banking needs then there’s a strong possibility that your bank has a mobile version of their site making mobile banking easier than ever. How is internet/smart phone banking possible? The answer lies within the application and implementation of management information systems. These information systems contain components that work together to provide information. With the technology available today, banks have basically taken their information systems and expanded them to management information systems. Essentially using the data they already have but using it in a way to achieve business goals, such as the convenience of online banking. Before internet banking customers were forced to bank during the bank’s limited business hours, often time, banks opened after you were at work and would be closed by the time you got off work. Additionally, customers were forced to wait in excruciatingly long lines during peak business hours in order to handle their financial needs. Customers would have to endure all of that just to check the balances of their accounts. In order to better serve customers and their needs, internet banking was implemented. In the beginning, internet banking was extremely limited. Customers could check their balances and possibly...
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...This project examines the general impact of Information Technology(IT) on the banking industry. The banking industry has introduced various new customer services and products using IT. The banking industry has gone through many changes as a result of the introduction of IT. In fact, the structure of the industry is continuously changing because of rapid development of IT. The continued success of IT applications mean that the limitations of current IT computer systems in banks have to be re-developed to meet future requirements. The aim of this project is to evaluate how the banking industry has applied IT; the effects of IT on competition; current IT applications and systems problems; the security of IT systems; IT risk and IT fraud and the future application of IT in the banking industry. The focus of the report has mainly been in the UK and US. In the research, the banking industry has demonstrated a fair amount of competence in the application of IT. Some banks were at the cutting edge of IT and have a clear vision of how IT could be furthered applied successfully. Banks have spent millions of pounds on IT every year in a bid to fully automate its operations and services to customers. The industry recognises that IT was a major key to its development. The research brought to light the fact that IT has increased competition within the industry. The realisation that the market size is not really increasing has made banks more competitive. Also, the expectation of...
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...Information Technology in Nigeria’s Banking Industry 1 Oluwagbemi Oluwatolani 2Abah Joshua and 3Achimugu Philip Abstract-Today, information technology (IT) has become a key element in economic development and a backbone of knowledgebased economies in terms of operations, quality delivery of services and productivity of services. Therefore, taking advantage of information technologies (IT) is an increasing challenge for developing countries. There is now growing evidence that Knowledgedriven innovation is a decisive factor in the competitiveness of nations, industries, organizations and firms. Organizations like the banking sector have benefited substantially from e-banking, which is one among the IT applications for strengthening the competitiveness. This paper presents the current trend in the application of IT in the banking industries in Nigeria and gives an insight into how quality banking has been enhanced via IT. The paper further reveals that the deployment of IT facilities in the Nigerian Banking industry has brought about fundamental changes in the content and quality of banking business in the country. This analysis and clarification of how Nigerian Banks have used IT to reengineer their operations is detailed through literature review and observation. Three categories of variables that relate to the use and implementation of information technology devices were considered in this paper. These include the nature and degree of adoption of innovative technologies; degree...
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...The Software Packages for Banking Applications in India had their beginnings in the middle of 80s, when the Banks started computerizing the branches in a limited manner. The early 90s sawthe plummeting hardware prices and advent of cheap and inexpensive but high-powered PCs andservers and banks went in for what was called Total Branch Automation (TBA) Packages. Themiddle and late 90s witnessed the tornado of financial reforms, deregulation, globalization etccoupled with rapid revolution in communication technologies and evolution of novel concept of 'convergence' of computer and communication technologies, like Internet, mobile / cell phonesetc. Different constituents of banking technology Evolution of Technology in Banking Despite the enormous changes the banking industry has undergone through during the past 20years let alone since 1943 one factor has remained the same: the fundamental nature of the needcustomers have for banking services. However, the framework and paradigm within which theseservices are delivered has changed out of recognition. It is clear that people’s needs have notchanged, and neither has the basic nature of banking services people require. But the way banksmeet those needs is completely different today. They are simply striving to provide a service at a profit. Banking had to adjust to the changing needs of societies, where people not only regard a bank account as a right rather than a privilege, but also are aware that their business is valuableto...
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...A Survey of Electronic Cash, Electronic Banking and Internet Gaming 1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ..........................................................................................................................5 FOREWORD ..........................................................................................................................7 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 11 ELECTRONIC CASH .......................................................................................................... 15 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... SMART CARDS/STORED VALUE CARDS........................................................ The Basics ..................................................................................................... Stored-Value Card Issuers ............................................................................ COMPUTER E-CASH ............................................................................................ The Basics ..................................................................................................... E-Cash Issuers ............................................................................................... REGULATORY POLICY ......................................................................................... SUMMARY OF ELECTRONIC CASH...
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...Technology is now moving to a notch higher per day. To take full advantage of such technological advancements, it is important to be in-sync with this change all the times. E-Wallets, e-commerce, and even all the Indian banks are now offering various services through mobile now. What is Mobile Banking? Mobile banking term refers to the use of mobile phone or any other cellular device for financial transactions. With mobile banking, you can pay your credit card bills and transfer money from your account to others. In present scenario, mobile banking is a need. How is Mobile Banking Different from Internet Banking? Banking technology is emerging rapidly. Every bank is making efforts to offer its customers what is essential and required for...
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...Customer Perceived Value in Mobile Banking Apps using Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)” Date: 15th May’15 Introduction Mobile banking is a result of the development of mobile technology used in the commercial domain. Mobile banking combines information technology and business applications together. Thanks to the mobile banking, customers can use it to get banking services 24 hours a day without having to visit a bank branch for personal transactions. Suoranta, M. (2003) conclude that Mobile banking is a relatively new service offered by banks to customers, and because of the convenience and features that save time and customers appreciate the services. Compared to other e-banking services, the development of mobile banking (m-banking) regarded the fastest. This development is due to the presence of m-banking services to answer the needs of a modern society that is promoting mobility. With one touch, creates convenience m-banking banking services in one hand. Benefit of mobile banking services will increase customer satisfaction. Furthermore, mobile banking creates "value" for the bank as a customer transaction service delivery channel access (wireless). Birch D and Young, M. A, (1997) conclude that the rapid advanced of technology in banking technologies, Customers want the convenience and flexibility on products and services that suit their needs and easy to use which cannot be offered by traditional banks. In the future of e-banking will be an important strategic application...
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... A system that allows a person to pay for goods or services by transmitting a number from one computer to another. Like the serial numbers on real dollar bills, the digital cash numbers are unique. Each one is issued by a bank and represents a specified sum of real money. One of the key features of digital cash is that, like real cash, it is anonymous and reusable. That is, when a digital cash amount is sent from a buyer to a vendor, there is no way to obtain information about the buyer. This is one of the key differences between digital cash and credit card systems. Another key difference is that a digital cash certificate can be reused. 2- Briefly explain ActiveX Control ActiveX control is a control using Microsoft ActiveX technologies. An ActiveX control can be automatically downloaded and executed by a Web browser. ActiveX is not a programming language, but rather a set of rules for how applications should share information. Programmers can develop ActiveX controls in a variety of languages, including C, C++, Visual Basic, and Java. An ActiveX control is similar to a Java applet. Unlike Java applets, however, ActiveX controls have full access to the Windows operating system. This gives them much more power than Java applets, but with this power comes a certain risk that the applet may damage software or data on your machine. To control this risk, Microsoft developed a registration system so that browsers can identify and authenticate an ActiveX control...
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...ISSN No-2230-7850 Vol.1,Issue.IX/Sept;11pp.1-4 Research Paper Technological Developments in Indian Banking Sector Dr. B.S. Sawant, Director, K.B.P. Institute of Management Studies and Research, Satara, Research Guide Abstract: Banking sector plays a significant role in development of Indian economy. So banks need to optionally leverage technology to increase penetration, improve their productivity and efficiency, deliver cost-effective products and services, provide faster, efficient and convenient customer service and thereby, contribute to the overall growth and development of the country. Technology enables increased penetration of the banking system, increases cost effectiveness and makes small value transactions viable. Besides making banking products and services affordable and accessible, its simultaneously ensures viability and profitability of providers. Technology allows transactions to take place faster and offers unparallel convenience through various delivery channels. Technology enhances choices, creates new markets, and improves productivity and efficiency. Effective use of technology has a multiplier effect on growth and development. In the area of payment systems, there have been significant advancements of technology on the customer transactions. India is one of the country that has effectively tackled huge volumes of paper instruments in cost effective manner. The Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) cheque clearing System, cheque transaction...
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...monitor these IT projects very judiciously. Priority of Strategic Initiatives in IT Most Banks are planning for IT initiatives that contribute significantly to strategic positioning of services and cost reduction. Common trends were noticed across segments with respect to prioritization of IT initiatives and implementation timelines. It had been estimated that globally, emergence of new technologies such as back office virtualization, cloud computing and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) will reduce absolute spending on IT. Key IT Solutions As part of implementation of strategic IT initiatives, Banks are deploying IT solutions to facilitate automation in transaction management, reporting and risk management. Business Intelligence and analytics initiatives are planned in the near term by Public Banks and in a two to three year window by Private Banks. The deployment of new technologies is gaining momentum, which has the potential to bring far reaching impact in the Banking industry as a whole. Process Improvement Models ISO 27001 seems to be the most actively adopted standard across the banking sector. A large fraction of the private sector banks, are actively adopting process improvement initiatives in line with Six Sigma, which indicates a growing focus on enhancing operational efficiencies. Risk Management Focus on reporting of risk and compliance has increased significantly in line with global as well as regional trends. Automated systems can help a proactive risk management...
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...0 0 1 In this article I want to first give an overview of how managers have been functioning in classical organizations, then look at how their environments have changed and the impact that this has had on them and their ability to respond to their environment. Lastly I want to look at the new, developing role which requires managers to be responsive to this changing environment and to develop adaptive changes. 1. Failure of Traditional Management In many organizations, managers have been taught to carry out the classical functions of management – planning, organizing, leading and evaluation. Yet any observer of human behavior would have to conclude that by and large this has not happened. Many managers have not understood their roles nor carried out their management functions at all well – particularly planning and evaluating. Probably leadership in many cases has been entirely lacking. One of the major issues that I have with classical management theory and practice is that it is based on outmoded views of human behavior. It assumes also that we live in a stable unchanging environment which can be predicted with accuracy so that the organization can appropriately respond. This model of management also assumes that the most competent, the very best performers and the most creative thinkers become managers. And we know that is not true! Many people achieve management positions for a diverse range reasons including those of talent, politics, age, experience...
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...Impact of IT in Changing banking operation Introduction of Indian banking industry History of Indian Banking The oldest bank in existence in India is the State Bank of India, which originated in the Bank of Calcutta in June 1806, which almost immediately became the Bank of Bengal. This was one of the three presidency banks, the other two being the Bank of Bombay and the Bank of Madras, all three of which were established under charters from the British East India Company. For many years the Presidency banks acted as quasi-central banks, as did their successors. The three banks merged in 1921 to form the Imperial Bank of India, which, upon India's independence, became the State Bank of India in 1955. Key points in history of Indian banking industry * Establishment of Reserve bank of India in April 1935 and its nationalization in January 1, 1949. * Nationalisation of 14th largest commercial bank in India on July !9, 1969. At present there are 26 nationalised bank in India wth this the government controls around 91% of banking service in India * Liberalisation In the early 1990s, the then Narasimha Rao government embarked on a policy of liberalization, licensing a small number of private banks. These came to be known as New Generation tech-savvy banks. includes Oriental bank of commerce, Axis bank, ICICI bank and HDFC bank. This move, along with the rapid growth in the economy of India, revitalized the banking sector in India, which has seen rapid growth with strong...
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...Negative impact of technology in banking sector Information Technology solutions have paved a way to a new world of internet, business networking and e-banking, budding as a solution to reduce costs, change the sophisticated economic affairs to more easier, speedy, efficient, and time saving method of transactions. Internet has emerged as a blessing for the present pace of life but at the same time also resulted in various threats to the consumers and other institutions for which it’s proved to be most beneficial. Various criminals like hackers, crackers have been able to pave their way to interfere with the internet accounts through various techniques like hacking the Domain Name Server (DNS), Internet Provider’s (IP) address, spoofing, phishing, internet phishing etc. and have been successful in gaining “unauthorized access” to the user’s computer system and stolen useful data to gain huge profits from customer’s accounts. Thus Technology has come with its advantages. But it also has its negative effects; the case in question is the introduction of e-commerce in the banking sector; a technology hitherto known as "E-Banking". Hacker: Hacker is computer expert who uses his knowledge to gain unauthorized access to the computer network. He’s not any person who intends to break through the system but also includes one who has no intent to damage the system but intends to learn more by using one’s computer. Information Technology Act 2000 doesn’t make hacking per se...
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...world begins to rebuild the recently collapsed global financial system, the financial architecture in parts of the developing world is being rapidly transformed. As the costs of mobile phone technology have fallen, and as the technology has been adapted to support financial services, mobile banking innovations have begun to spread across and within poor countries. The low cost, and the widespread unmet demand for financial services, as captured by low rates of bank access, means that mobile banking has the potential to reach remote corners of the socio‐economic, as well as geographic, spectrum. ‘Think of the developing world, and the first thing that springs to mind probably isn't cutting edge technology’, Mobile phone technology has reduced communication costs in many parts of the developing world from prohibitive levels to amounts that are, in comparison, virtually trivial. Nowhere has this transformation been as acute as in sub-Saharan Africa, where networks of both fixed line communication and physical transportation infrastructure are often inadequate, unreliable, and dilapidated. While mobile phone calling rates remain high by world standards, the technology has allowed millions of Africans to leap‐frog the land‐line en route to 21st century connectivity. ‘The success of the technology lies in necessity’, (Seema Desai), Early on in this revolution, cell phone users figured out that they could effectively transfer money across wide distances. Mobile money transfer allows...
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