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Using Pos & Micro-atms To Boost Business

Andhra Pragati Grameena Bank received ‘IBA Banking Technology Award2018’ for its use of technology to improve operations. The bank’s chairman A. Venkata Reddy outlines the bank’s successful technology initiatives:

Correspondent Banking System Is Fast Giving Way

Earthport Payment Network, now in India, enables low value cross border payments without the outdated correspondent banking model.

Bangladesh Bank Is Yet To Get Its Money Back

The February 2016 cyber heist in which Bangladesh’s central bank lost $81 billion still remains unsolved:

An Amazon In The Making

While technology adoption, digitization and mobility are the norm today, RBL Bank adopts systems that brings in convenience to its customers.

BAFT Helps Banks Comply With Basel III

Tod Burwell, president & CEO at Bankers’ Association for Finance and Trade (BAFT), says the global body is engaged in training bankers across the world for projects on de-risking, client onboarding, fintech and transaction banking:

Energizing Digital Lending For MSMEs

MSME lending has always been a challenge for banks. TAB Capital, a new NBFC, is converting that challenge into an opportunity:

Banks Can Now Address NPAs More Effectively

The promulgation of the ordinance amending the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 is a very timely decision, stresses Prem Rajani, managing partner of the legal firm Rajani Associates.

Challenges & Opportunities For AfDB: Realize ‘High 5' Aims In 10 Years

The African Development Bank has provided a roadmap to the growth of agriculture in African countries with a plan to inject nearly $2.4 billion every year for 10 years:

Utkarsh Plans To Offer Full Banking Services

The Commonwealth Development Corporation supported Utkarsh Micro Finance has just transitioned itself to a small finance bank. Govind Singh, MD and CEO of the bank, outlines the proposed activities of the bank

Working Towards ASEAN Banking System

The banking sector in Malaysia is on a clear growth path, extending beyond the boundaries of the nation

DeOS Is The New Threat

Global networking firm Cisco has brought out a report revealing a new security threat perception - Destruction of Service, or DeOS:

The Changing Face Of Transaction Banking

Transaction banking is a veritable money spinner for banks with strong corporate banking focus. What are the new trends in this domain? Heads of two private banks speak about their respective operations

Chhatisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank A New Strategy For ATM Expansion

Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank has a number of IT roll-out plans for this FY:

Client Acquisition Rate > Branch Expansion Rate

Digital lending platform and footprint will be the enabler:

Digital Mode Of Investment Surges At Mirae Asset

Some 4 lakh folios have come through digital mode:

India Has The Most Evolved Payment Industry, Reveals Global FIS Study

A recent payments study from FIS revealed that the numbers of countries offering faster payments is growing and the whole nature of payment system is evolving.

Bahrain Wants To Lead The Fintech Revolution

Fintech startups are welcome in Bahrain as the country moves up the digital ladder:

US & UK Contribute To Bob's Overseas Credit Growth

Bank of Baroda has a marked presence abroad and its Singapore & UK operations contribute significantly to fee income of the bank:

Digital Leadership Summit 2017

Bombay Management Association organized Digital Leadership Summit 2017 in Mumbai in October. Highlights of the keynotes:

Cyber Risk Is A Business Risk As Well

Banks need to be extra-cautious about the possibilities of ransomware attacks. Atul Gupta, partner - IT Advisory and Cyber Security Lead, KPMG in India, analyzes the scenario and suggests preventive measures

UBI Expects 10% Credit Growth In Current FY

Product innovation and technology upgradation are facilitating growth for Union Bank of India

Banks Adopting - Talent Management Framework

HR functions in banks are evolving in line with the challenges posed by nextgen banking, fintech onslaughts, digitization etc. Three top HR professionals share their experiences in this exercise

banks should use data analytics to gain efficiency

jasjeet singh, director for advisory services and partner, financial services analytics, ernst and young, pitches for banks using analytics in an optimal manner:

Is Asia The New Fintech Frontier?

Tracey Davies, president, Money2020, the leading industry conference for fintechs, outlines how Asia is emerging as a fintech frontier:

Mahindra Rural Housing Finance - Meeting The Aspirations Of Rural India

It is like a mission for Mahindra Rural Housing Finance to create dwellings for the rural folk. Anuj Mehra, MD, explains the importance of customer trust that is the hallmark of the company:

Bitten Bankers' Cautious Optimism For G&J Sector

Industry should show bona fides:

Bill Payments - Anytime Anywhere

The Bharat Bill Payment System, which got launched in a pilot version, is a game changer for the Indian economy.

SBI Powering Banking In Digital India

State Bank of India is investing highly in technology not just to simplify banking but to pursue its ambition of become a global behemoth:

Why Mumbai fintechs want to Rise

A global innovation network is helping Indian fintechs prepare for the future of financial services.

Happiness@Work - Stress Peaks As Millennials Age

Happiness is dear to everyone. In earlier times when jobs were scarce, happiness at work was not an important consideration. Things have changed dramatically now-a days. Here are the highlights of a survey and study on this critical issue among employees in the BFSI sector: