4 Exposure Block Maintenance

This topic provides systematic instructions about expsoure maintenance.

You can block (earmark) a certain amount of an exposure limit for later usage using the Global Block Exposure Maintenance screen. Blocks can be created for current and future effective dates.

  1. On Home screen, select Limits and Collaterals. Under Limits and Collaterals, select Exposures.
  2. Under Exposures, Select Exposure Block. Under Exposure Block select Exposure Block Maintenance.
    The Exposure Block Maintenance screen displays.

    Figure 4-1 Exposure Block Maintenance


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    Description of "Figure 4-1 Exposure Block Maintenance"

    For more information on fields, refer to the field description table below.

    Table 4-1 Exposure Block Maintenance

    Field Description
    Block Number Specify a unique number for the block you are creating. The system does not allow you to modify it after authorization of the maintenance.
    Branch Code Specify the branch from which the block is being maintained. You cannot change the branch after authorization of the maintenance.
    Exposure Code Specify the exposure code for which the amount block is to be done. The adjoining option list contains all the relevant codes.
    Exposure Type This gets defaulted based on the selected exposure code.
    Exposure Type Code This gets defaulted based on the selected exposure code.
    Exposure Description The system defaults the exposure description.
    Utilization Type This defaults the utilization type of selected exposure code
    Block Currency Specify the currency in which the amount block is to be applied. You cannot modify this once the maintenance has been authorized.
    Block Amount Specify the amount to be earmarked. This gets updated as the Block Amount in the Exposure Tracking Maintenance screen.
    Effective Date Specify the date from which the amount block should be applied for the exposure. This can be current or future date.
    Expiry Date This is the date till which the amount block for the exposure is enforced. On expiry of the exposure block, the blocked amount is released form the exposure.
    Auto Block The system automatically checks this option on the date the block on the exposure comes into force that is, the Effective Date.
    Block Status Shows the Block status as ‘A’ (Applied), ‘N’ (New) and ‘E’ (Expired).
    • If the block's effective date is today or earlier, the status is "A". – Applied (suggested that the block is applied).
    • If the block's effective date is in the future, the status is "N". - New (suggested that the block is not applied).
    • When the block gets expired post it’s expiry date, the status is "E".

    As part of additional information for the exposure, you can capture the following details. These are only for information purpose and has no processing involved.
    Customer Number Specify the customer number for the exposure block maintenance. This could be the customer for whom you are earmarking the exposure
    Liability Number Specify the liability number of the selected customer for the exposure block maintenance.
    Remarks Add remarks about the block exposure maintenance, if any.
    Line Code Specify the line code for the exposure block maintenance. This could be the facility for which you are earmarking the exposure
    Serial Number Displays the serial number.
  3. Click Save to save the record.