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Working to implement common KYC for financial transactions: FM
Nirmala Sitharaman, union finance minister ''There is a central repository which takes care of central KYC. We are also now working in such a way that once you have given your KYC, it can be applicable at various institutions at various times for various requirements...
RBI wants fintech operators to follow rules of game: Shaktikanta Das
Shaktikanta Das,governor, RBI The statement assumes importance in the wake of the recent incidences wherein a few people who borrowed through these apps have been forced to commit suicide and the last week's incidence of a young pregnant woman being mowed down by the...
Aon and Revalue Nature collaborate on global decarbonization efforts
"The voluntary carbon market is rapidly expanding and represents a significant opportunity to drive environmental and social impacts on the climate transition through collaborative solutions – no one can transition alone," said Natalia Moudrak, climate resiliency...
Number of millionaires globally will grow by 40% in the next five years
According to Credit Suisse Group AG’s Global Wealth Report, the number of global millionaires will exceed 87 million in 2026, i.e. a rise of 25 million from 2021.The US tops the world millionaire table, still far ahead of China in second place. While India is home to...
Majority of world’s largest companies exposed to impacts of climate change by 2050: S&P
“Investors and companies are seeking advanced analytics to respond to the financial impact of climate change. Essential to this, is the ability to quantify the financial impact of climate change at asset level to enable meaningful mitigation and adaptation planning,”...
Tier 2, 3 cities becoming centre of economic activities, states should start planning from now: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi "The states should start planning of tier 2 and tier 3 cities from now. Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are now becoming the centre of economic activities. Our startups are taking place in those cities. We should focus on developing industry...
Uber blames notorious extortion gang Lapsus$ for recent data breach
The attacker managed to hijack the two-factor login approval by inundating the contractor with requests, which they eventually accepted From there, the intruder was able to get into several employee accounts and had security permissions for Uber’s G-Suite and Slack,...
South and Southeast Asian reinsurers improve underwriting performance, but challenges remain: AM Best
“Although investment returns are expected to increase over the near term alongside a recovery in interest rates, rising inflation in the region is likely to pose challenges in meeting the cost of capital prospectively,” said Kanika Thukral, senior financial analyst,...
FSIB selects 10 GMDs for PSU general insurers and GIC Re
After interviewing 20 candidates, FSIB has chosen Arvind Logani and YK Shimray(for New India Assurance), Inderjeet Singh and Madhulika Bhaskar(GIC Re), Rajeshawri Singh and Navneet Doda( for United India Insurance) and PR Chittaranjan and Geeta Santaseelan(for...
Sebi puts Prem Watsa backed Go Digit’s IPO in ‘abeyance’
Without disclosing the reason, Sebi said "issuance of observations (has been) kept in abeyance" with regard to the IPO of Go Digit, an update on the regulator's website showed on Monday. The information was updated on September 16 The issuance of observations by Sebi...
GIC Re is 3rd largest Asian reinsurer in S&P’s 2022 global chart
Globally, GIC Re, which is pruning its premium base by shedding its loss making business to be profitable, is the 14th largest international reinsurer in 2022. It was the 11th largest global reinsurer in 2021 ``We would prefer to be one of the largest profitable...
Adani’s ascent boosts India’s clout in emerging-market equities
Gautam Adani Eight firms controlled by Adani’s ports-to-power conglomerate, including recent cement acquisitions, have contributed more than a fifth of the 109-member MSCI India Index’s surge since end-June, data compiled by Bloomberg show. The index has outpaced...
Punjab considering restoration of old pension scheme, says CM Bhagwant Mann
"My government is considering reverting to the Old Pension System (OPS). I have asked my chief secretary to study the feasibility and modalities of its implementation. We stand committed to the welfare of our employees," Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on...
Singapore central bank, India’s IFSCA to pursue cross-border FinTech innovations
The agreement is expected to leverage existing regulatory sandboxes in their respective jurisdictions to support experimentation of technology innovations. It will include referral of companies to each other's regulatory sandboxes and enable innovative cross-border...
Closing gender pay gaps is more important than ever
On average, women globally are paid about 20 per cent less than men, the International Labour (ILO) Organization said on Saturday, International Equal Pay Day. While individual characteristics such as education, working time, occupational segregation, skills, or...
Air Canada purchases 30 electric-hybrid planes to combat climate change effects
The revolutionary regional aircraft, expected to enter service in 2028, will generate zero emissions flying on battery power and yield significant operational savings and benefits. Ottawa: Air Canada announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30 electric-hybrid aircraft...
DPIIT working on law to decriminalise different provisions related to minor offences
“We are making an Act. We are bringing one bill and that one bill seeks to decriminalise all the minor offences mentioned in different Acts. We are having consultations with all the departments on the bill. We will bring a common Act for decriminalisation. Basically...
IRDAI looks for M&A consultants, Insurance industry to see M&A deals and new entrants
''The sector, like others, has witnessed some merger and acquisitions in the past and will continue to witness them and newer opportunities will emerge in the future. Players with sound underwriting practices, strong financials and right management practices will...