A customer’s son has alleged that ICICI Bank failed to provide basic credit card documents of his late father despite repeated requests made between April and November 2024. The issue, highlighted on social media, raises questions over what documents were collected when the credit card was originally issued and how the bank is processing such requests.

Woman Bankers’ Convention,IOB Abuse Allegation,UFBU Concerns & RRB Transfer Issues:A Weekly Round-up

UFBU met DFS officials to present concerns on the new Labour Codes and raised pending sectoral issues, emphasising consultation with trade unions before any changes.

A meeting has been called by the Secretary, DFS, Ministry of finance with United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) on 27 November to discuss ongoing employee related matters. The unions will share the outcome after the discussion concludes.

The All India Bank Officers' Confederation claims that the national "interest rate injustice" is caused by an acute staff shortage in Public Sector Banks and the misplaced priorities of policymakers. The union urges administrative bodies to immediately address the manpower crisis and re-evaluate their policy direction.

A failed attempt of ‘Virtual Arrest Scam’ in Thiruvalla, Kerala, shows how swift intervention by bank staff prevented a loss of ₹21.5 lakh. This incident highlights the need for stronger awareness among both bankers and the public.

The United Forum of Bank Unions has addressed the strike call issued by the All India Overseas Bank Employees Union. The communication outlines ongoing staffing shortages. It also presents long-pending demands placed before Indian Overseas Bank management

This week’s banking round-up covers key developments across Public Sector and regional rural banks. UCO Bank officers staged a dharna in Bhagalpur over stress and guideline violations, while employees in Bank of Baroda, PNB, and Indian Bank raised concerns about promotions, workload, branch closures and pressure-driven work environments. The All India We Bankers Officers’ Association (AIWBOA) also raised concerns over 16% interest charged on recovered Travel Allowance bills at PNB. AIBOBOU also filed a writ petition in the Rajasthan High Court regarding Bank of Baroda’s GEMS promotion system. Reports from Indian Bank pointed to forced targets, verbal intimidation and transfer threats. Meanwhile, RRBs faced scrutiny over delays in 12th BPS benefits and irregular transfer norms. Here’s the complete round-up of major updates across the banking sector.

Odisha Grameen Bank Customer Service Associates flag forced gold-purity checks violating 12th BPS, highlighting rising workload pressure and widening gaps in HR compliance.

Indian Overseas Bank suspended Assistant Manager on probation after he recorded alleged abuse by senior officers and filed a police complaint, citing himself as a victim of misbehaviour.