Did you know in the fiscal year 2023, India witnessed a staggering 103 billion digital transactions, amounting to over 166 trillion Indian rupees. Despite the substantial financial activity across the nation, effectively organising transactions in your bank statement remains a critical task for gaining insights into your spending patterns. Lenders always struggle to figure out […]
Fintech Startups: SWOT Analysis of RBI Regulations Regarding Consumer Borrowing
India, home to 9,000 fintechs, has the third-highest number of fintechs globally and holds a 14% share of Indian startup funding. Many fintech startups in India have forayed into digital lending. These fintech companies extend credit through the Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) they own or their partnerships with other NBFCs. As per industry estimates, the […]
How to Leverage Balance Sheet Analysis to Make Informed Credit Decisions?
The balance sheet is a financial statement that provides information about a company’s assets and its sources of capital (equity and liabilities/debt). In this context, balance sheet analysis examines a company’s balance sheet to assess its financial position, liquidity, solvency, and overall financial stability. It has emerged to be a valuable tool that helps lenders, […]
How Account Aggregators are Using ‘Informed Consent’ and Revolutionising Digital Lending
When financial data is involved, consenting without the full knowledge of the terms and conditions can have trust-reducing consequences for consumers. This can make financial consumers more reluctant to consume important services like loans. On the other hand, consumers may also need to share the same data several times when applying to multiple service providers […]
Managing Risks of AI in Finance: Governance and Control
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes with several opportunities to help businesses scale and excel in meeting their goals. AI is now being used in almost every field to build innovative products and services. AI-based predictive analysis is key in helping companies forecast the future. For instance, lenders can predict the potential creditworthiness of […]
AI in Banking: Why Financial Institutions are Betting Big on Artificial Intelligence?
AI in banking is redefining the financial sector and changing how banks function and interact with customers. Financial institutions are assessing options and adopting groundbreaking technology to meet the ever-evolving expectations of tech-savvy customers and meet emerging challenges like security, compliance and changing marking dynamics. The convergence of banking, telecom, retail and information technology has […]
5 Ways AI in Banking Can Upend Traditional Banking Processes
Traditionally, banks have proactively embraced new technologies to improve their services and gain customers. Banks have consistently rolled out tech-driven solutions, from digital ledgers and ATMs to online banking and debit cards. Today, there is unmissable hype around artificial intelligence (AI) in banking and how it can revolutionise the various aspects of the banking industry. […]
Benefits of Cloud-Based NBFC Software for Financial Services Companies
Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are crucial for offering various financial services in the contemporary financial and lending landscape. They act as alternatives to regular banks, using advanced tech to streamline operations, manage data efficiently, and meet regulations. The introduction of cloud-based NBFC software is revolutionising the game, presenting numerous advantages for financial service companies. The […]
How Credit Appraisal Systems Use Data Analytics to Promote Responsible Lending
Rеsponsiblе lеnding is a concеpt gaining incrеasing prominеncе. It essentially involvеs еnsuring that loans arе disbursеd to borrowеrs who havе thе ability to rеpay thеm, thus rеducing thе risk of dеfaults and financial instability. To achiеvе this, credit appraisal systems havе bеcomе an indispеnsablе tool for financial institutions. Thе global data analytics in banking markеt rеachеd […]
Understanding AI for Credit Risk Assessment
Whether it’s a bank lending to someone or a company giving credit to another, it all comes down to the borrower’s creditworthiness. Without evaluating this, losses are inevitable. In the scenario of a bank lending money to people and companies extending credit to other companies, artificial intelligence (AI) has proven itself to be a powerful […]