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Unit Banks
Holding Companies
Branch Banks
Banking Entities
Unit Banks Indiana Community Bank, USA Heartland Community Bank, USA
Unit Banks Single entity. Located in a specific area. Functions as a community bank. Banks are customer based. Capital is comparatively lesser than other banking structures. Structure is based on the needs of the customers.
Holding Companies Organization owns and manages subsidiaries. Utilizes its financial strength to acquire ownership of subsidiary banks. Large capital structure. Standardization of subsidiary organizational structure. Possibility localities. of establishing banks across several
Branch Banking Single entity. Establishment of branch offices. Possibility of functioning across several localities. Location of banks based on the needs of the society. Possibility of operating banks on a large or small scale. Scope for future expansion of banking functions.
Comparative Features
Unit Bank Less Most Low Exists Easy Tough Low Most Most Most Holding Company Some Most Possible No Little Easy High Little Little Little Branch Company Most Some Easy Exists Easy Easy High Moderate Moderate Most
Feature Efficiency Scale Efficiency Scope FlowofFunds Competition NewEntry MarketAccess Liquidity DecentralizedPower SensitivitytoSociety ConveniencetoCustomers
Banking Entities (Illustrative) Nationalized Banks Indian Bank Corporation Bank Andhra Bank Private Banks ICICI Bank Axis Bank HDFC Bank
Banking Entities Foreign Banks Sonali Bank Oman International Bank Mizuho Corporate Bank Societe Generale
NumberofOffices NumberofEmployees BusinessperEmployee(lakh) ProfitperEmployee(lakh) CapitalandReserves&Surplus (lakh) CostofFunds ReturnonAssets CapitaltoRiskAdjustedAsset Ratio(CRAR) NetNonPerformingAssets(NPA) Ratio
Bank Classification 1999 2003 2006 2009 2010 2011 SBI&Associates 9 9 9 8 6 6 Nationalized Banks 19 19 20 20 21 21 Domestic PrivateBanks 34 30 24 23 21 21 ForeignBanks 41 36 29 31 34 34
Reference: http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/AnnualPublications.aspx?head=Statistical%20Tabl es%20Relating%20to%20Banks%20of%20India
Organization of Banks Based on Size Large Banks Large Capital Large Depositor base
National Banks Banks are entitled to operate across the country. Usually have operations in more than one region of the country. Large number of bank branches. Comparatively large size capital banks. Centralized operational structure.
Regional Banks Local banks. Banking operations are within the region. Cater to the specific needs of the region. Regional banks are established to focus on the requirements of the place of operation of the bank. Focus on a specific locality and function as specialized banks.
Community Banks Specialty banks. Cater to the banking requirements of a specific society. Based on a specific locality or built on the branch structure to cater to the needs of the community in different areas. Subject to the same regulations as that of other bank models.
Development Banks Focus is on development activities. Funded by the government. Objective of the bank is to meet the government targets. Meets the funding requirement of large projects or activities that are considered essential for the community but not necessarily profit based.
International Banks Engage in banking operations across several countries. Large customer base. Familiar with regulatory requirements of each country. Banking risks are prominent since operations are subject to the impact of banking functions across other nations.
Core Banks Function as deposit mobilization and lending agencies for project finance. Subject to regulations from the Central bank. Services are based on the interest rate prevalent in the system. Larger capital base. Subject to capital adequacy requirements to meet the core banking risks. Requires investor trust.
Service Banks Function as supportive players of core banks. Perform roles such as insurance / asset management / mutual funds / credit card / venture capital assistance / consumer finance / leasing activities / trustee services etc. Uses the customer base acquired from core banks. Income is based on operations of the banks and not entirely on the interest rates.
Investment Functions