online Banking

Hi,

Can any one tell me, why Applets are used in Online Banking? And what protocol is used by applets?

ANY ONE WHO WORKED IN BANK APPLICATIONS... i really need their help. i need to write small assignment. or at least suggest me a website that gives good information of online banking using java. i tried to google it, but could not find a relevent information.

[380 byte] By [kota_balajia] at [2008-1-12]