Gartner, a leading research and advisory company, had predicted that the banking industry will derive 1 billion dollars of business value from the use of blockchain-based cryptocurrencies by 2020. Moreover, blockchain can be used for launching new cryptocurrencies that will be regulated or influenced by monetary policy. While 2020 has been topsy-turvy for most industries, […]
Peer to Peer Lending: What Makes P2P Platforms Unique?
Low-interest rates, quick turnaround times, and minimal documentation – these considerations are high on the wish list of practically anyone looking for a loan. With the government pushing lenders to boost the flow of credit in the economy, the odds of getting a quick loan have improved significantly for most people. However, this is not […]
Is Biometrics the Key to Future Proof Customer Identity Management?
Biometrics is slowly becoming an integral part of our daily lives with the advent of fingerprint-sensitive smartphones and laptops and is spreading to other places we hardly considered before. The primary aim of biometrics is to identify an individual in a 100% accurate way that cannot be stolen or compromised. While fingerprint biometrics is widespread, […]
How Can Digital Transactions Grow With UPI 2.0?
With a targeted focus on the on-ground implementation of the Aadhaar program as well as Jan Dhan Yojana, India has been prosperous in spreading the banking facilities successfully throughout the economy. To add to the potent mix, The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was introduced by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in 2016. The Unified […]
How Machine Learning Can Transform the Face of Financial Services?
Machine learning is enthusiastically integrating into our lives and changing how we make decisions every day. Machine learning technologies leverage historical data and user behaviours to predict patterns and make automated decisions. The rapid pace at which the machine learning technology is accelerating is leading businesses to change the way they operate. Applications of Machine […]
Financial Inclusion in India Beyond COVID-19
Global unsettling repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic led to strict lockdown implementations in developing countries and emerging economies alike. Countries witnessed their social and economic life came to a complete standstill, which adversely affected the lives of millions of people. The aftermath is massive suffering for the low-income strata and struggles for survival for the […]