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Excelling by partnering with Fenergo, SBS, Aurai, Avanade & others

The Netherlands-based NIBC Bank defines itself as an entrepreneurial asset financier for companies and individuals, having funded private housing ventures, rental property, commercial real estate, infrastructure and cars and claims it makes a difference for its clients through long-term relationships based on knowledge and expertise.

Drive by Connectivity, Automation & Analytics: SEB

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken, or SEB, promotes digitization as much as it operates as an established bank:

Afterhour Passions

Professional success is often shaped by what a person does afterhours. Let us look at a few such people and what hobbies recharge their body, mind and spirit:

A colossal rise in agri credit

A study by 3 academics on the impact of bank credit for agricultural sector reveals very encouraging trend:

The Future of Cybersecurity: Balancing AI & Human Expertise

There is no denying the fact that the continued evolution in AI will redraw the landscape of cybersecurity. In this respect, the future of digital defences rest on how effectively AI capabilities are balanced with human expertise.

REINFORCING BRAND COOPERATIVE

Banking Frontiers organized its annual Frontiers in Cooperative Banking Awards and Conference in Lucknow in October where stalwarts from the sector shared insights into progress achieved and gave guidance on the road ahead.

Magma HDI & Mahindra Finance collaborate to expand insurance access nationwide

Mahindra Finance, a leading player in India's non-banking financial services sector, has forged a strategic partnership with Magma HDI General Insurance Company to deliver customized general insurance solutions to its extensive customer base.

AI for underwriting, personalization, claims & more

Sunil Jain, Chief Digital Technology Officer, Pramerica Life Insurance:

IoT & Chatbots - a rich data trove

Aditya Mall, Appointed Actuary at Future Generali India Life Insurance reveals new opportunities in insurance and the enablers:

Marching hand-in-hand: Innovation & Automation

In the January 2024 issue of Banking Frontiers, Gyanendra Singh, CTO of Aviva India, had shared about how the company excels at RPA through governancebased implementation and pragmatic vendor selection. He shares more initiatives since then:

India Insurance: Review 2024, Outlook 2025

The insurance sector in India underwent substantial changes in 2024 as a result of comprehensive regulatory changes. These initiatives are laying the foundation for a cleaner, more transparent industry with affordable products that ultimately benefit the end policyholders.

India fintech sector sees substantial growth

The fintech sector of India has seen Subftantia en 3 of 2024, securing US$778 million in funding - a 66% increase compared to Q3 2023 (US$471 million) and a 165% surge from Q2 2024.

LenDenClub: Innovation Navigates, Tech Accelerates

Bhavin Patel is skillfully leading LenDenClub to tap the growing credit opportunities across India and Bharat:

5 solutions for financing sustainable agriculture

Sustainable agricultural practices may not be possible without accessible, affordable financing, says RBI Deputy Governor:

Thriving on Technology & Talent

Girish Kousgi, MD & CEO, PNB Housing Finance and Kalpesh Dave, CEO, Star Housing Finance reveal achievements in growth, expansion, funding, digitization and talent:

Securities Sandbox - a first from UK regulators

The Digital Securities Sandbox, set up by Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority of the UK, can be a gamechanger in the securities market domain:

Federal Bank Boosts its Commercial Rooftop Solar Financing for MSMEs in association with Ecofy

Federal Bank, one of India's leading private sector Bank has announced a partnership with Ecofy, India's first greenonly NBFC, backed by Eversource Capital, to offer innovative financing solutions for MSMEs investing in commercial rooftop solar installations.

Riding into 2025 on Personalization, Self-Service & AI

Sujit K Shakya is looking at increasing the use of AI in various services such as credit underwriting and credit monitoring

Products, Partnerships & Milestones

Mary Ellen Iskenderian, President & CEO, Tom Jones, EVP & COO, Women's World Banking explain various factors that make financial products meaningful to women:

Holistic Thinking, Collaborative Transformation

Ramanan SV, CEO - India & South Asia, Intellect Design Arena, demystifies Design Thinking from multiple perspectives such as creativity, agility, employees, partners, software, etc:

Migrating to Canada: Start with Beacon

Aditya Mhatre, Co-founder & CPTO of Beacon, shares how they are transforming the immigrant experience in Canada with innovative financial solutions:

Tsunamis Incoming

The year 2024 was a year of tsunamis. The Middle East captured headlines as war and conflict rose to a scale never seen before. The war in Europe goes on and on, showed no signs of abating.

Key Russian central bank official leaves

The First Deputy Governor of Bank of Russia Olga Skorobogatova is leaving the central bank in early December.

Better prospects for Swiss banking in 2024, says new study

The year could see revitalization of the banking to some extent, finds the study by Swiss Bankers Association:

Ease of use, personalization & consistent engagement promotes digital loyalty

Murari Lal, Head - Digital Initiatives, Shivalik Small Finance Bank, delves into platforms, loyalty and Al:

From Feet on Street to Fingers on Screen

Nippon India Mutual Fund is driving into newer customer segments by leveraging voice and vernacular as the drivers, reveals the company's Chief Digital Officer Arpanarghya Saha:

Digitization embraces the senior citizens

Among other projects, Shriram Capital completely transformed the 2-wheeler loan origination system, reveals the company's Chief Digital Officer Ajay Thomas:

Making of the most connected bank in Bangladesh

A stream of digital initiatives is transforming Mutual Trust Bank and its customer engagement, reveals Khalid Hossin, who heads the bank's digital banking division:

Digital embraces Archaeological Tourism

Chief Digital Officers are leading tremendous transformation initiatives. Five CDOs reveal their fascinating journey and their ambitious goals:

Tech will bridge Advisory and Education

Venkatesh Naidu, CEO, Bajaj Capital Insurance Broking: