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RBI asks fintechs and digital payment cos to ensure responsible innovation and better compliance
Sanjay Malhotra, Governor, RBI The regulator would continue to...
SBI aims to be Net-Zero by 2055: Setty
C S Setty, Chairman ,SBI Mumbai: State Bank of India Chairman C S...
The Great Reboot:Europe’s banks turn to fees to kick customers’ branch habit
"A main part of our business, taking deposits, is becoming a loss-making activity. What was once part of our core business and profits is now making losses," said Caixabank's CEO Gonzalo Gortazar last month. Charges on a debit card for non-loyal customers could rise...
Govt to soon clear list of independent directors for PSBS and insurance companies
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes all high-level appointments, including that of independent directors As per the Companies Act 2013, every listed public company shall have at least one-third of the total number of...
RBI initiatives will expand scope of investment in country: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi The central theme of the scheme is based on 'One Nation-One Ombudsman' with one portal, one email and one address for the customers to lodge their complaints. There will be a single point of reference for customers to file their...
India set to become world’s fastest-growing economy, Finance Ministry report says
The report said, softening retail inflation and adequate liquidity in the market are also reflected in largely stable G-Sec and corporate bond yields since July 2021. New Delhi: Armed with necessary macro and micro growth drivers, India is on its way to becoming the...
DAS SAYS GDP TO CLIP AT 9.5% AS GROWTH IMPULSES STRONG
Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das Mumbai: Stating that growth impulses and the fast-moving economic indicators are strong, Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday exuded Crediting various measures taken by the government and RBI for the...
Fintech firms can check digital frauds: RBI Dy Guv Sankar
”Another area where fintech holds promise is to prevent digital frauds, which have become apparent as the pace of digital penetration has outstripped development of awareness,” he said. Citing data, he said incidents of digital frauds have risen during the pandemic.
McKinsey Report: Asia-Pacific digital banking accelerating, led by emerging markets
McKinsey concluded that, “To deliver on this report’s calls to action, banks need to make fundamental changes in how they operate. They also need to build the capabilities required for an AI-powered digital-first business model, including a new sales and service model, modern operations and technology, and an agile operating model. Any bank that intends to remain relevant and thrive must become an innovation leader.”
India needs 4-5 more SBI sized big banks, says FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman also asked the IBA to conduct a digitised mapping of each district of the country with regard to presence of bank branch operation and their location. This, she said, would help to plug areas of gaps with no banking presence effectively.
McKinsey survey finds over two-thirds of customers willing to switch to digital-only bank
Low-cost digital-only banks and robo-advisors could pose a fierce challenge to incumbent banks, McKinsey said.
Need to mainstream green finance: RBI Dy governor
“As the risks and opportunities and financial impact arising from climate change vary across jurisdictions, this poses unique considerations for emerging economies like India.The challenge before us is to mainstream green finance and think of ways to incorporate the environmental impact into commercial lending decisions while simultaneously balancing the needs of credit expansion, economic growth and social development,” Rao said.