In recent decades, small and medium-sized (SME) enterprises have become more prevalent in global supply chains because of globalisation. However, the Covid-19 crisis has exposed them to the perils of transnational shocks and liquidity crisis. In the tumultuous post-Pandemic economic climate, Supply Chain Financing as a financing option for SMEs has witnessed tremendous growth. It […]
How Developing Nations Are Driving the Mobile Banking Revolution
Technology makes it easy for companies to open the floodgates of the financial system to the masses; mobile banking is the proof. Moreover, fintech (of which mobile banking is a part) has revolutionised the banking sector, forcing it to undergo changes that would otherwise be daunting. But now, we live in the era of customised […]
Lender’s Guide to FAQs About Fake Documents & Answers
Lenders often seek bank statements to verify prospective customers’ income, cash flow, or assets for loan disbursement. Unfortunately, PDF versions of bank statements can be tampered with or even entirely fabricated. For instance, a Google search on ‘make a fake statement’ will open up dozens of websites that create a wholly fabricated bank statement with […]
Beware of the Fraudsters: How to Detect Document and Identity Fraud
In a world of biometrics, smart cards and digital security, is identity theft a setback? Lost passport, Online Shopping Fraud, Debit Card Theft, sound familiar, doesn’t it? With the onset of the digital paradigm, is technology holding us back or taking us forward? This is a question that has left all of us bewildered, for […]
The Rise of Co-Lending and How it Can Ease Credit Availability
Businesses need substantial working capital to maintain their cash flow, ensure smooth functioning, and boost profitability. With time, many small lenders have made a tremendous impact by availing credit to businesses in sectors such as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), agriculture and education. This has also led to difficulty in getting capital for non-banks to […]
Problems of Microfinance in India and the Way Ahead
Poverty is a significant economic problem in the majority of the developing world. In most rural areas of India, agriculture is the principal source of revenue. Agriculture employed 42.6% of India’s workforce in 2019. However, the rural community has been largely cut off from official financial institutions, resulting in poor performance Microfinance raises household income […]