FinTechs are new-age disruptors challenging the traditional banking model leveraging innovative technology to meet user expectations. Their popularity is rising due to their excellence in mobile expertise, accessibility, convenience, and contextuality. Moreover, they have the edge over traditional banks primarily due to the mobile experience, as mobile devices are the most ubiquitous. As per Statista, […]
Google’s Entry in Indian Retail Banking: The Challenges & Implications
In a paper released in February 2019, the Financial Stability Board highlights the potential impact of BigTechs on lending institutions. As per the paper, India’s traditional home ground of the banks stands invaded! Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Apple, collectively referred to as Big techs, are the tech giants who already command a strong influence on […]
Instant Loans – Fintech Innovation that Customers Are Loving
The idea of offering ‘right here, right now’ is becoming a key differentiator in various industries today. Instant gratification has become the norm, and customers today are reluctant to wait for days to borrow money or for transactions to complete. This has paved the way for instant loans in the era of instant gratification. Customers […]
Finezza is Now in the Novel Account Aggregator Ecosystem in India
On Thursday, September 2nd, 2021, eight Indian banks, four account aggregators, and the government’s Goods and Services Tax Network announced the rollout of the Account Aggregator ecosystem. This will aggregate all financial information of individuals in one place, democratise lending, and enable institutions to make better and faster decisions. And we, at Finezza, are delighted […]
Ten Ways Embedded Finance Is Reshaping Customer Experience
Banks of all sectors have been slow to innovate and adapt to technological changes. This has been primarily due to their extensive infrastructure that can make the adoption of new tech a logistical nightmare. Also, due to lack of competition and their monopoly, banks are in no hurry to innovate. However, the financial sector is […]
Rising Concerns Around Data Privacy with Growth of Digital Lending
The digital lending landscape has witnessed a tremendous boost, especially during the Covid, which has shifted borrowers online searching for viable loan products online. Fifty-seven per cent of consumers prefer internet banking, according to the latest World Retail Banking Report. That’s nearly half the world’s commercially active population reaching out to online banking channels. So, […]