Is the EMU the same as the eurozone?

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1. Is the EMU the same as the eurozone?
2. Why is the EU not an optimal currency area?
3. What are asymmetric shocks?
4. What is the key success factor for Europe to become an optimal currency area?
5. What is ECB's?
6. What is difference between FDI and ECB?
7. How do I get an ECB loan?
8. Who can borrow from ECB?
9. Can ECB be interest free?
10. What is minimum average maturity period in ECB?
11. Is ECB allowed in real estate?
12. What are ECB guidelines?
13. Can ECB be converted into equity?
14. Can NBFC raise ECB?
15. What is minimum average maturity period?
16. Can ECB be used for working capital?
17. What is LRN in ECB?
18. What is ECB certificate?
19. How do you get an LRN?
20. What is the maximum rate of interest payable on ECB loan?
21. How do you increase external commercial borrowing?
22. What are interest rate benchmarks?
23. What is ECB return?
24. How do I return ECB 2?
25. What is an automatic route?
26. How is the ECB funded?
27. What is the ECB policy rate?
28. Where does the ECB get money to buy bonds?

Is the EMU the same as the eurozone?

Launched in 1992, EMU involves the coordination of economic and fiscal policies, a common monetary policy, and a common currency, the euro. Whilst all 27 EU Member States take part in the economic union, some countries have taken integration further and adopted the euro. Together, these countries make up the euro area.

Why is the EU not an optimal currency area?

Countries are either too small, so costs for currency transactions are high, or too big so that a single currency is not ideal for all regions. ... This doesn't make the European Union an optimal currency area, though. It is completely immaterial to the functioning of a currency area how high labour mobility is.

What are asymmetric shocks?

1. A change in economic conditions that affects different countries, regions and/or cities in a different way. The notion of asymmetric shocks is particularly relevant in the context of the theory of optimal currency areas. (

What is the key success factor for Europe to become an optimal currency area?

In addition to capital mobility, labor mobility is also a key benefit for an optimal currency area. In an optimal currency area, labor, like capital, should be mostly mobile; that is, workers should be free and able to move from one part of the region to another depending on where employment is most available.

What is ECB's?

The European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank responsible for monetary policy of those European Union (EU) member countries which have adopted the euro currency. ... The principal goal of the ECB is to maintain price stability in the euro area, thus helping preserve the purchasing power of the euro.

What is difference between FDI and ECB?

ECB means foreign funding which is not in the form of equity. When it is used in the form of equity capital, then it is called Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). ... The convertible instruments are covered under the FDI Policy. Any other direct capital is not allowed in ECB.

How do I get an ECB loan?

Borrowers may enter into loan agreement complying with ECB guidelines with recognised lender for raising ECB under Automatic Route without prior approval of RBI. The borrower must obtain a Loan Registration Number (LRN) from the Reserve Bank of India before drawing down the ECB.

Who can borrow from ECB?

hotels, hospitals and software companies can avail ECB up to USD 100 million, per borrower, per financial year, for import of capital goods. All-in-cost includes rate of interest, other fees and expenses in foreign currency except commitment fee, pre-payment fee, and fee payable in Indian Rupees.

Can ECB be interest free?

No minimum interest to be paid is specified. Hence, considering the parent – subsidiary relation, ECB in the form of loan can be interest free. However, regulations of the host country need to be evaluated and complied with.

What is minimum average maturity period in ECB?

10 years

Is ECB allowed in real estate?

ECB in Real Estate As per the said list, utilisation of ECB proceeds towards "Real Estate activities" has been prohibited. The restriction of utilising ECB proceeds towards "Real Estate activities" has been restricted for a long time under the Old ECB Framework as well.

What are ECB guidelines?

More recently, RBI issued a guideline stating that all eligible borrowers can raise ECB up to USD 750 million or equivalent per financial year under the automatic route. Borrowers can use 25 per cent of the ECB to repay rupee debt and the remaining 75 per cent should be used for new projects.

Can ECB be converted into equity?

Yes. Extant norms permit both ECB principal and interest to be converted into equity subject to applicable conditions as given under Paragraph 7.

Can NBFC raise ECB?

In a recent development, the RBI issued new guidelines for External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) in NBFC funding. ... However, the ECB's should be raised from eligible lenders except for foreign branches/ overseas subsidiaries of Indian banks.

What is minimum average maturity period?

'Minimum Average Maturity' is defined as weighted average of all disbursements taking each disbursement individually and its period of retention by the borrower for the purpose of ECBs.

Can ECB be used for working capital?

With time, RBI has relaxed the restriction on end-use of ECBs raised and vide the latest circular dated J use of ECB proceeds is now permitted for working capital requirements, general corporate purposes, repayment of rupee loans and on-lending for such purposes, subject to limit and leverage requirements ...

What is LRN in ECB?

Designated Authorized Dealer Category I Bank: It is the bank branch which is designated by the ECB borrower for meeting the reporting requirements including obtaining of the Loan Registration Number (LRN) from the Reserve Bank, exercising the delegated powers under these guidelines and monitoring of ECB transactions.

What is ECB certificate?

The European Certification Body (ECB) is a neutral certification body accredited to ISO/IEC 17065. It issues ECBS certificates for products of the security industry.

How do you get an LRN?

To obtain the LRN, borrowers are required to submit duly certified Form ECB, which also contains terms and conditions of the ECB, in duplicate to the designated AD Category I bank.

What is the maximum rate of interest payable on ECB loan?

ECB regulations provide for maximum interest that can be charged on ECB. Currently, the limits provided under the ECB framework are benchmark rate plus 450 bps spread.

How do you increase external commercial borrowing?

ECB can be raised in any freely convertible foreign currency as well as in Indian Rupees. In case of Rupee denominated ECB, the non-resident lender, other than foreign equity holders, should mobilize Indian Rupees through swaps/outright sale undertaken through an AD Category I bank in India.

What are interest rate benchmarks?

What are interest rate benchmarks? Interest rate benchmarks are used to determine (1) the amount of interest payable or receivable for a wide range of financial products such as derivatives, bonds, loans, structured products and mortgages, and (2) the valuation of financial products.

What is ECB return?

External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) refer to commercial loans in the form of bank loans, buyers credit, suppliers credit etc. availed from non-resident lenders with a minimum average maturity of 3/5 years. ECB can be accessed under Automatic Route and Approval Route.

How do I return ECB 2?

Form ECB 2 along with Certificate of CA. Designated AD Bank to the Department of Statistical Analysis and Computer Services (DESACS), Balance of payments Statistics Division, RBI. Within a period of 7 days from the close of the month to which it relates. Application for ECB under Approval Route.

What is an automatic route?

Under the Automatic Route, the foreign investor or the Indian company does not require any prior approval from the Reserve Bank or Government of India. The approval route FDI is allowable in all sectors and activities specified under the Consolidated FDI Policy.

How is the ECB funded?

The capital of the ECB comes from the national central banks (NCBs) of all EU Member States and amounts to €069.

What is the ECB policy rate?

The European Central Bank has announced it is leaving its benchmark refinancing rate on hold at a historic low of 0%.

Where does the ECB get money to buy bonds?

The European Central Bank buys bonds from banks. This increases the price of these bonds and creates money in the banking system. As a consequence, a wide range of interest rates fall and loans become cheaper. Businesses and people are able to borrow more and spend less to repay their debts.