Key features of the book Solitary publication on analysis of RBI compounding orders (January 2019 - April 2020) Coverage of more than 1000 FEMA compounding orders Arrangement of compounding orders Notification-wise and Regulation-wise Plain description added to contravened provisions under the compounding orders as simplification aid to non-FEMA practitioners Vital insights into principles applied by RBI while interpreting provisions of FEMA and important notifications Extensive updation of chapter on significant learnings comprising learnings from Volume I and II Handy comparison of erstwhile and revised FEMA Notifications for provisions contravened under the compounding orders Detailed reporting of more than 50 compounding orders along with analysis and summary compilation of all remaining orders
This book aims to simplify the fundamentals while providing exhaustive coverage of the relevant laws and regulations. It provides a comprehensive commentary on various sections, rules, and regulations under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), making it a complete guide to foreign investment provisions. This book is a comprehensive resource for professionals and Authorized Dealer (AD) banks, enabling effective management and implementation of Foreign Exchange law in India. It is a one-stop solution for: • Professionals, including Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Cost Accountants, and Lawyers • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) of multinational and Indian companies • Authorised Dealer Banks • Students • Individuals interested in international transactions The Present Publication is the 3nd Edition, authored by CA Sudha G. Bhushan. It is amended up to 7th June 2024, with the following noteworthy features: • [In-depth Analysis] Detailed commentary on every section of FEMA, providing a thorough understanding of the law • [Essential Resource] A must-have for persons managing trade or capital account transactions • [Clear Guidance] Simplifies various provisions with easy-to-understand language and practical examples based on real case studies • [Key Concepts Explained] Breaks down essential concepts like Residential Status and Capital/Current Account transactions with numerous examples • [User-friendly Approach] Includes pictorial representations, checklists, examples, case studies, and RBI compounding orders to make complex laws comprehensible • [Practical Focus] Provides detailed guidelines and procedures for transactions, making it easy to understand and apply the law The contents of the book are as follows: • [Fundamentals] o This division covers the historical background and regulatory framework of FEMA, illustrating the paradigm shift from FERA to FEMA o It includes detailed commentary on current and capital account transactions, currency management, and the roles of regulatory bodies like the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Government o This division also explains the balance sheet approach to evaluate transactions under FEMA and provides guidelines on maintaining foreign currency accounts • [Foreign Investment] o This unit provides an in-depth analysis of foreign investment regulations, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) o It discusses the governing regulations, types of foreign investments, entry routes, pricing methodologies, and downstream investments, offering practical insights for effective compliance and management • [Cross Border Assets] o This unit focuses on the acquisition and transfer of immovable property in India by non-residents and vice versa o It addresses the restrictions, procedural requirements, and conditions for repatriation of sale proceeds, ensuring a clear understanding of cross-border asset management • [Borrowings] o This unit discusses the various aspects of borrowings, including trade finance, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), acceptance of deposits, and issuance of guarantees o It provides detailed guidelines on the procedures, compliance requirements, and benefits associated with different types of borrowings • [International Financial Services Centre (IFSC)] o This unit explains the strategic objectives, benefits, and regulatory framework of IFSCs o It highlights the promotion of investments in IFSCs by the Central Government and discusses the provisions related to overseas investment in and out of IFSCs • [Trade Transactions] o This unit covers the regulations governing exports, imports, and merchanting trade o It details the procedural requirements, obligations of exporters, realisation and repatriation of export proceeds, and the various types of exports, providing a comprehensive guide for trade-related transactions • [Contravention and Offences] o This unit addresses the consequences of non-compliance with FEMA, including the process of compounding, penalty provisions, adjudication procedures, and the role of the Enforcement Directorate o It provides practical examples and case studies to illustrate the compounding process and the implications of non-compliance • [Overseas Investment] o This unit provides a detailed framework of the new overseas investment regime, including definitions, pre-conditions, routes, and pricing guidelines for making overseas investments o It covers the roles and responsibilities of AD banks, reporting requirements, and the procedures for disinvestment and restructuring
The events of September 11, 2001 changed perceptions, rearranged national priorities, and produced significant new government entities, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) created in 2003. While the principal mission of DHS is to lead efforts to secure the nation against those forces that wish to do harm, the department also has responsibilities in regard to preparation for and response to other hazards and disasters, such as floods, earthquakes, and other "natural" disasters. Whether in the context of preparedness, response or recovery from terrorism, illegal entry to the country, or natural disasters, DHS is committed to processes and methods that feature risk assessment as a critical component for making better-informed decisions. Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Approach to Risk Analysis explores how DHS is building its capabilities in risk analysis to inform decision making. The department uses risk analysis to inform decisions ranging from high-level policy choices to fine-scale protocols that guide the minute-by-minute actions of DHS employees. Although DHS is responsible for mitigating a range of threats, natural disasters, and pandemics, its risk analysis efforts are weighted heavily toward terrorism. In addition to assessing the capability of DHS risk analysis methods to support decision-making, the book evaluates the quality of the current approach to estimating risk and discusses how to improve current risk analysis procedures. Review of the Department of Homeland Security's Approach to Risk Analysis recommends that DHS continue to build its integrated risk management framework. It also suggests that the department improve the way models are developed and used and follow time-tested scientific practices, among other recommendations.
In addition to reprinting the PDF of the CMS CoPs and Interpretive Guidelines, we include key Survey and Certification memos that CMS has issued to announced changes to the emergency preparedness final rule, fire and smoke door annual testing requirements, survey team composition and investigation of complaints, infection control screenings, and legionella risk reduction.
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report, published by the U.S. Government and the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission in early 2011, is the official government report on the United States financial collapse and the review of major financial institutions that bankrupted and failed, or would have without help from the government. The commission and the report were implemented after Congress passed an act in 2009 to review and prevent fraudulent activity. The report details, among other things, the periods before, during, and after the crisis, what led up to it, and analyses of subprime mortgage lending, credit expansion and banking policies, the collapse of companies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and the federal bailouts of Lehman and AIG. It also discusses the aftermath of the fallout and our current state. This report should be of interest to anyone concerned about the financial situation in the U.S. and around the world.THE FINANCIAL CRISIS INQUIRY COMMISSION is an independent, bi-partisan, government-appointed panel of 10 people that was created to "examine the causes, domestic and global, of the current financial and economic crisis in the United States." It was established as part of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009. The commission consisted of private citizens with expertise in economics and finance, banking, housing, market regulation, and consumer protection. They examined and reported on "the collapse of major financial institutions that failed or would have failed if not for exceptional assistance from the government."News Dissector DANNY SCHECHTER is a journalist, blogger and filmmaker. He has been reporting on economic crises since the 1980's when he was with ABC News. His film In Debt We Trust warned of the economic meltdown in 2006. He has since written three books on the subject including Plunder: Investigating Our Economic Calamity (Cosimo Books, 2008), and The Crime Of Our Time: Why Wall Street Is Not Too Big to Jail (Disinfo Books, 2011), a companion to his latest film Plunder The Crime Of Our Time. He can be reached online at www.newsdissector.com.
About the Book This book specifically deals with foreign exchange matters. It presents complex concepts of foreign exchange laws in a concise manner. The book is drafted keeping in mind the needs of banking professionals preparing for Certificate Course in Foreign Exchange (“CCFE”) and Certificate in Trade and Finance (“CITF”) conducted by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (“IIBF”) and Chartered Accountants and Company Secretaries. Key highlights Comprehensive coverage of the following key fundamentals of foreign exchange operations: – Provisions of FEMA & FCRA. – Basic concept of Letter of Credit and other documents used in Export & Import. – FEDAI Rules. – Fundamentals in Exchange Rate and its mechanism in India. – Capital Account transactions – ECB, FDI, ODI and LO/BO/PO. – Forward Contracts. – Non-Residents. – LRS & Miscellaneous Remittances. – Foreign Currency Accounts. – Export Finance – PCFC. – Merchanting Trade. Various concepts are explained using diagrams and tables. Section wise explanation of various provisions of FEMA and allied law. 200+ CCFE examination oriented MCQs for practice. Model Question Papers covering 300+ MCQs for CCFE examination. 250+ FAQs addressing various FEMA issues. URL providing further Model Questions, FEMA Regulations, Master Directions and selected important AP DIR circulars.
"The objective of this report is to identify and establish a roadmap on how to do that, and lay the groundwork for transforming how this Nation- from every level of government to the private sector to individual citizens and communities - pursues a real and lasting vision of preparedness. To get there will require significant change to the status quo, to include adjustments to policy, structure, and mindset"--P. 2.
The Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) handbook can be used by trained personnel to identify, inventory, and screen buildings that are potentially seismically vulnerable. The RVS procedure comprises a method and several forms that help users to quickly identify, inventory, and score buildings according to their risk of collapse if hit by major earthquakes. The RVS handbook describes how to identify the structural type and key weakness characteristics, how to complete the screening forms, and how to manage a successful RVS program.
With a long history and deep connection to the Earth’s resources, indigenous peoples have an intimate understanding and ability to observe the impacts linked to climate change. Traditional ecological knowledge and tribal experience play a key role in developing future scientific solutions for adaptation to the impacts. The book explores climate-related issues for indigenous communities in the United States, including loss of traditional knowledge, forests and ecosystems, food security and traditional foods, as well as water, Arctic sea ice loss, permafrost thaw and relocation. The book also highlights how tribal communities and programs are responding to the changing environments. Fifty authors from tribal communities, academia, government agencies and NGOs contributed to the book. Previously published in Climatic Change, Volume 120, Issue 3, 2013.
