In today’s dynamic financial world, risk management is critical to ensuring the stability and sustainability of financial institutions. One critical part of risk management is the early detection of prospective credit defaults, which can have far-reaching consequences for an institution’s financial health. To accomplish this, financial experts use a variety of instruments and indicators, one […]
Managing liquidity risk is paramount for financial institutions in the ever-evolving world of finance, where uncertainties and fluctuations in markets are constantly present. Liquidity risk is the loss resulting from the inability to meet short-term payment obligations, significantly impacting a financial institution’s stability and solvency. Financial institutions use different risk management techniques, such as duration […]
In fiscal year 2021, the non-performing assets of India’s public sector and private sector banks collectively amounted to INR 6.17 trillion and INR 2 trillion, respectively. The inability to predict risk when offering loans to business or retail customers results in the growth of non-performing assets. In turn, the growth of non-performing assets eats into […]
Loan management is a crucial part of the lending industry, and it involves tracking, servicing, and managing loans from application to closing. The global loan servicing software market is estimated to reach $ 4812.08 million by 2028, with a CAGR of 12.19%. The manual loan management process can be time-consuming, complex, and prone to errors, […]
In the banking industry, interest rate risk is an integral part of the business. As interest rates rise, the portfolio’s value will decrease, and when interest rates fall, the portfolio’s value will increase. The duration gap analysis measures how sensitive a portfolio’s value is to interest rate changes. A duration gap is a financial and […]
Today, India has over 2,000 fintech companies, which is expected to grow further in the next decade. The arrival of fintech is rapidly transforming the financial services sector in India. One of the critical areas where fintech companies have garnered traction is the unsecured loan segment, thanks to digital lending. Before the fintech revolution, businesses […]
With growing digitisation, the fillip online shopping received during the pandemic and popularity among the youth have encouraged the Point of Sale (POS) financing options. The most common form of POS financing is Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) It is interest-free credit where consumers spread the cost of an item over a short period. Many […]
The digital lending industry has proliferated over the years and now plays a critical role in driving the country’s economic development. According to an EY report, India’s fintech market will be worth $200 billion by 2030, up from $50 billion in 2021. The fintech sector is bridging the gap in providing banking services to last-mile […]
The booming fintech ecosystem in India has led to the emergence of countless companies that offer various credit services. However, despite its benefits, this expanding fintech vista has also led to the proliferation of unregulated digital lenders conducting unethical business, excessive third-party engagement, and rising risks to digital privacy. Moreover, unjust interest rates and inhumane […]
Indian fintechs have made rapid gains in the payments space over the past few years because of UPI, which has led to a significant increase in fintech investment in India. Approximately $135 billion were transacted monthly through UPI (as of June 22), 9 times more than credit cards, which have been around for over 40 […]
