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RBI proposes 10-yr term for bank promoter-CEOs, 15 yrs for non-promoters

If the CEO or WTD is not a promoter or major shareholder of the bank, that person can continue for 15 years at the bank, after which he or she must step down.

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The discussion paper, which puts together the best practices in corporate governance in banks, aims to create a clearly definable separation between the board and the management of a bank.

Anup Roy Mumbai
A chief executive officer (CEO) or whole-time director (WTD) of a bank could work till she or he turned 70, and any promoter or major shareholder should not continue as CEO for more than 10 years, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reiterated on Thursday.

But if the CEO or WTD is not a promoter or major shareholder, the person can stay in office for 15 years.

The person stands a chance for re-appointment only after three years, the period in which there should be no association with the bank in any capacity.

“This will not only help in achieving

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