Account aggregators are RBI-regulated entities that collect financial data from Financial Information Providers (FIP) like banks and tax departments and give access to Financial Information Users (FIU) like investment firms with customer consent. As many as 61% of the bank executives believe that a customer-centric model is “very important” in today’s digital age, as per […]
Decoding the Working of Account Aggregators in India (with FAQs)
The introduction of the ‘Account Aggregators’ is said to usher in a new era of India’s financial landscape. However, many analysts view it as a masterstroke strategy by RBI to empower and strengthen the data transfer needs of various stakeholders involved. Designed to help millions of customers get digital access to their data and help […]
How Account Aggregators can Lead to Safe Lending Decisions
Before disbursing loans to individuals and organisations, the first thing any banks or lenders do is to vet their financial situation and lending eligibility. Lending institutions will want to know if you’ll be able to pay back the money you borrowed (the principal) plus interest in a fair amount of time. Then came the Account […]
Why It’s Time to Onboard the Embedded Finance Bandwagon
Embedded Finance is not the new buzzword anymore. Instead, it is the ‘new normal’ for any brand that believes in delivering an integrated customer experience ecosystem and diversify its service offerings. What’s impressive about embedded finance is its immense applicability across industries and sectors and how rapidly it is being adopted. For example, a study […]
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 […]
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 […]