Banking Frontiers Magazine - July 2024

In this issue

This July, Banking Frontiers champions environmental responsibility! Our magazine dives deep into the critical topic of Green IT, showcasing inspiring initiatives from industry leaders like Varundeep Kaur, Sudheer Prabhu, Saeed Abedi, and more. Discover how these tech titans from various financial institutions are paving the way for a more sustainable future.
But that's not all! This month's issue offers a treasure trove of insights beyond the cover story:
-A Generalist Who Specialized Each Time: Explore the fascinating career journey of a versatile professional who thrived in diverse roles.
-Acquire, Expand, Grow... Repeat: Delve into the world of strategic growth and business expansion for financial institutions.
-Navigating Risk & Regulation: A Guide for BFS Institutions in 2024: Stay ahead of the curve with expert advice on navigating the ever-evolving regulatory landscape within the BFSI sector.
-DNB Bank: Technology as a Persuasive Tool: Discover how DNB Bank is leveraging technology to positively influence customer behavior.
-NBFCs: Diverse Approach, Single Purpose: Explore the unique strategies employed by Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) while maintaining their core mission.
-AI: The New Backbone for Innovation: Learn how Artificial Intelligence is transforming the financial services industry and fueling innovation.
-'Campus to Corporate' Program Integrates Freshers: Gain insights into successful industry programs bridging the gap between graduation and corporate life for new talent.

Repeat business thrives on Personalization & Transparency

Sudev Kumar V, Executive Vice President, Branch Banking, shapes ESAF Small Finance Bank's gold loan strategies with technology and customer-centricity:

3 mins

A generalist who specialized each time

Tapan Singhel, MD & CEO of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, deep dives and explains the leadership perspectives on specialization, standardization, innovation, empathy, etc:

6 mins

Acquire, Expand, Grow... Repeat

Manish Kothari, President & Head of Commercial Banking, Kotak Mahindra Bank, reveals various contours of the Sonata Microfinance acquisition:

2 mins

RBI launches PRAVAAH Portal, Retail Direct Mobile App, and FinTech Repository

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the accessibility and efficiency of financial services, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched three major initiatives: the PRAVAAH portal, the Retail Direct Mobile App, and a FinTech Repository. The launch event was officiated by Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the RBI, in the presence of key officials and industry representatives.

1 min

DNB Bank uses technology to influence its customers

Says it is technology that helps it to influence its corporate and retail customers, who are in millions:

3 mins

NBFCs: Diverse Approaches, Single Purpose

At Indian Merchants Chambers' Banking & Finance Conference, several CEOs of NBFCs spoke on the topic 'Digital Lending - Bridging the credit gap & creating a financial landscape that includes everyone'. Edited excerpts:

4 mins

Al: The new backbone for innovation

Liem Phan, Head L&H Re SEA & India at Swiss Re, highlights important trends and developments in life and health insurance in APAC:

6 mins

Leaps in Automation, Analytics & Integration

InCred Finance manages growing complexity and delivers a tailored customer experience:

3 mins

Green IT

Aiming for Net Zero, banks and financial service organizations are focusing on Green IT to substantially cut down energy usage, to switch to renewable energy and to dispose/recycle e-waste safely. Technology leaders from 11 financial organizations across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Mauritius and Iran share their Green IT initiatives in this cover story:

10+ mins

Amplifying learning with gamification & infographics

Anilkumar Satyavarpu, CHRO at Magma HDI General Insurance reveals how the company achieves it learning objectives:

3 mins

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Banking Frontiers Magazine Description:

Banking Frontiers is a monthly B2B magazine that covers the activities of the finance sector in India. It covers their activities in the areas of Technology, Security, HR, Marketing, Growth, Expansion, Risk Management, Compliance, Tie-ups, etc.The Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, or BFSI, sector is today the most happening sector - be it the excitement of challenging business models, or products and services or mergers and acquisitions or pure organic growth or the response to globalization.