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Zerodha to end zero-brokerage model; Unacademy lays off 250 employees
Online stock broker Zerodha will likely discontinue its zero-brokerage structure due to new Sebi rules. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
No more licensed biz, Paytm to focus on distribution model
Digital payments major Paytm wants to stay away from getting into any regulated businesses and would rather focus on building distribution heft. The senior leadership have taken a conscious call to not go after regulatory licenses but rather work with licenced entities and distribute products better.
Banks seek clarity from RBI on credit card network norms
Several banks have sought clarity from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding guidelines that mandate offering existing credit card customers a choice of networks like Rupay, Visa, and MasterCard. As per RBI's guidelines issued in March, card issuers must provide this choice both during initial issuance and at the time of renewals. A senior bank executive informed ET that banks have sought clarification on whether this choice of networks should be extended to all existing customers or only implemented during renewal processes.
RBI urges banks to address credit gaps for underserved sectors
Despite India's progress in banking access, micro and small business units, marginal farmers, and self-help group members still lack institutional credit and comprehensive financial services, as highlighted by the Reserve Bank of India.
Credit card bill payment hurdles; startup funding logs slight uptick
Happy Friday! The central bank has mandated credit card bill payments through Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), but only eight of 34 banks are live on the network, causing concern among payment companies. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Kinara Capital's resilient model gives it 51% profit rise despite distress in fintech sector
The fintech company has been profitable even when the customer segment was disproportionately impacted, says Hardika Shah, Founder & CEO of Kinara Capital. She says this has happened on the back of a balanced business model and strategic planning.
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Japan's Credit Saison tastes success in India, to expand loan book
Credit Saison India, under the leadership of Presha Paragash, is leveraging India's unique data infrastructure to expand its loan offerings. With a focus on partnerships, new products like loan against property, and expansion into tier III and IV cities, the company is poised for further growth and success in the Indian market.
UPI boosts RuPay market share; cost pressure for gaming firms
Happy Thursday! The integration of UPI with RuPay credit cards has pushed up new issuances but transaction growth hasn’t kept up. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
InsuranceDekho in talks to acquire credit marketplace BankSathi: sources
Insurance marketplace InsuranceDekho, backed by investors like TVS Capital and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, will acquire a majority stake in BankSathi, which is a distributor of credit cards and personal loans, two people in the know said.
Stock brokers push lending; InsuranceDekho’s latest acquisition
Happy Tuesday! Tech-first broking companies are looking to diversify into the credit business to build a larger financial services play. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
How Jocata is helping financial services industry move from legacy systems to AI-powered solutions
Jocata’s low-code platform is driving the future of enterprise lending and embedded finance, says Prashant Muddu, Managing Director & CEO.
Four European Union banks seek RBI nod for clearing model
"There was a meeting last month between the heads of four European banks and top RBI officials. The banks have sought the RBI's approval on the proposed third-party model because there is no established rulebook for this kind of arrangement," a source aware of the developments said.
How Jaipur-based AU Small Finance Bank plans to plug a $400 billion credit gap
India’s largest small finance bank has recently bulked up and is now looking to utilise its heft to increase its presence in MSME lending. How successful would it be, is the billion-dollar question.
Paytm halts postpaid loans, to focus on distribution-only model
Fintech major Paytm's losses widened to Rs 550 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 2024. The same stood at Rs 169 crore in the last year quarter.
To AI or not to AI? Why artificial intelligence deciding your loan application makes regulators nervous
AI & ML are now ubiquitous in banks and financial institutions as it helps the companies improve credit assessment and reduce frauds. Though these models have some risks — and the regulators are rightfully concerned — the good news is these can be resolved without much trouble.
RBI warns NBFCs a mode they use for giving loans may bring grief
Bank Loans: The Reserve Bank of India has issued a caution to non-bank finance companies, advising them against becoming overly reliant on algorithm-based credit models. RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J flagged the importance of maintaining a balanced approach in credit assessment, highlighting potential risks associated with over-reliance on historical data and algorithms.
Tighter regulations on personal loans and project finance may hurt banks in FY25
Indian banks had a strong fiscal 2024 but face challenges in the current year due to regulatory changes impacting credit growth and net interest margins. Return ratios and riskier lending are also areas of concern as the market adapts.
We expect 8% return from Nifty in INR terms for CY-24: Venugopal Garre
While at this juncture where we are, I will probably say that a win is definitely priced in, for sure, but probably in the 330-350 range, so it is that range which is getting priced in at this juncture, which is more or less something which they achieved in the previous election phase as well.
Bandhan Bank in talks to raise $250-million debt from IFC
The Kolkata-based lender is now targeting to grow home loan business along with other retail loans while reducing the share of micro loans, which has been a major stress point for it since Covid-19. The bank had a stress pool of Rs 7,500 crore, largely from the microfinance portfolio built through the joint liability group-based lending model.
How lenders manage risk in MSME lending when credit history is not available
Some of the traditional methods used for credit assessment of businesses such as using credit history to predict behaviour or analysing cash flows and profitability using bank statements and financial statements are not very helpful.
Sensex@75K! Risk management in algorithmic trading: 8 ways to minimise risk
Since algo trading depends hugely on quantitative models, it also presents certain challenges. Besides sophisticated computer algorithms and lightning-fast speed, a robust risk management system is also needed.
How increasing earning and wealth have made personal financial decisions truly 'personal'
In the new world of wide economic opportunity, we are more equals than before. Anyone can become rich. But we have not made that transition. We remain somewhat feudalistic in orientation, hero-worshipping at heart, and accept entitled behaviours without much protest. This translates into negative outcomes with respect to money.
AI-generated fashion models could bring more diversity to the industry - or leave it with less
London-based model Alexsandrah's AI twin, used in photo shoots, mirrors her in detail, highlighting diversity in fashion modeling. Concerns raised about racial representation in the industry. Levi Strauss & Co. tests AI models for diversity.
Bitcoin algos tracking ETF flows cited for token’s swings in Asia
Daily figures on the level of demand for these spot-Bitcoin ETFs propagate across the crypto market in Asian hours following the close of US share trading. On Tuesday, the digital asset embarked on its worst drop in a month in the Asian morning as the flows numbers pointed to investors pulling money out.
Amazon offers free credits for startups to use AI models including Anthropic
AWS expands free credits program for startups, covering major AI models to boost Bedrock's market share. The move aims to attract startup customers and enhance the ecosystem.
Govt issues guidelines for training of assessors under Skills India Mission
The guidelines, issued by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training, under the ministry of skills development and education, will impart both domain and platform skills to them to enable assessors to enable them to focus on learning outcomes and competency-based assessments.
IBM disagrees with closed LLM approach adopted by Big Techs
IBM's chief privacy and trust officer Christina Montgomery said the way to develop AI models is to be inclusive and transparent about the datasets used to train LLMs.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Based on multi-factor model, we see Sensex at 77400 by December 2024: Pawan Kumar
Pawan Kumar advises caution in the Indian market due to heightened volatility and valuation premiums in mid & small-cap stocks. Customized asset allocation based on individual factors is recommended for FY25, with a neutral stance on the Indian Equity market.
RBI steps up scrutiny of retail lending, targets top-up home loans
RBI tightens supervision on retail lending, focusing on mortgage top-ups, algo-based credit models, and co-lending. It aims to manage risks in the financial system amid rapid credit expansion and global economic uncertainty. The RBI typically uses moral suasion - speeches, calls to bank executives, individual meetings - as initial steps to prod banks, before considering more assertive enforcement.
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