Traditional banks often struggle to adapt due to a lack of innovation and personalised services, leaving them vulnerable to disruption. Open banking addresses these issues by securely enabling data sharing between banks and approved third parties via application programming interfaces (APIs). This collaborative method sharply contrasts with traditional banking’s siloed data model. India’s open banking […]
Should Lenders Adopt API Banking Over Traditional Banking: A SWOT Analysis
According to reports, around 87% of Indian households use fintech services. This has made banks and credit unions invest heavily in APIs, which act as digital bridges to securely share financial information and services. The latest PYMNTS data shows that 47% of lenders have already invested heavily in APIs in 2022. But why are the […]
How Can Banks Monetise Open Banking Platforms?
COVID-19 led to a disruption in different sectors, and banking is no exception. Nonetheless, with the application of Open Banking in the field, banks have found their way back to stability. The recent waves of digitisation have broadened the scope of significant technological changes in the banking sector. Be that as it may, well-established banks […]
RBI’s Surveillance of Digital Lending Apps: Productive or Obstructive?
The Indian digital lending sector, an industry virtually non-existent nearly a decade back, has grown by leaps and bounds in the last three to four years. The market valued at $14 billion in 2013, is expected to reach $350 billion by 2023 and $1.3 trillion by 2030. An enormous credit demand in the economy fuelled […]
Why Are Businesses Still Unprepared to Handle Virtual Cards?
Credit cards have always been a risky means of payment. There is always the possibility of loss, theft or misuse. Enter the virtual credit card. It is a digital proxy card ID that can be used instead of your physical credit card. They are a number of ways to avoid divulging personal information and overspending. […]
Effects of Mobile Banking on Digital Economy: Boon or a Curse?
Mobile banking has become a popular way for consumers to perform banking tasks today—from depositing checks and transferring money between accounts to paying their bills and setting up automatic payments. In fact, 82% of bank clients believe mobile applications enhance their financial lives. So what is the effect of this mobile banking boom on […]