Cooperative and mutualist researchers are invited to respond to two calls for scientific papers, the deadlines for which are fast approaching. In 2012, two international organizations will be holding major events at which they will be presenting scientific papers: - The European Association of Co-Operative Banks (EACB) will hold their 5th convention in Belgium in December. - The New Zealand Association for the Study of Cooperatives and Mutuals (NZASCM) is organizing a research conference to be ...

Speaking at the inauguration Ceremony of Financial Inclusion & Women’s Empowerment Initiative organized by the Cosmos Co-operative Bank in Pune ,Mr  Anand Sinha, Deputy Governor, RBI said that the apex Bank has always given importance to this theme. Deputy Governor and Senior Officials of the Reserve Bank have personally gone to various parts of the country to encourage this initiative. Currently, Financial Inclusion is being used on a large scale to take the banking facilities to ...

Heralding International Year of Cooperative Keshav Sahkari bank opened its new branch in Shakarpur area of Delhi. The bank would cater to the banking needs of east Delhi. The occasion was graced by the former Health Minister of Delhi Dr Harshvardhan and renowned economist Mr Bajranj Lal Gupta, among others. Speaking on the occasion the Chairman of Keshav Sahkari bank Mr Yatendra Mallick said that the eve of vaishakhi was chosen for the inauguration on a purpose. As farmers reap their harvest ...

The Reserve Bank of India has cancelled the licence of Shri Bhadran Mercantile Co-operative Bank Ltd, Bhadran (Gujarat) to carry out banking business. The Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Gujarat State has also been requested to issue an order for winding up the bank and appoint a liquidator for the bank. The bank was granted a licence by Reserve Bank of India on December 11, 1986 to commence banking business. In view of its precarious financial position and with a view to preventing ...