In this issue

Bank Security: From Brawn to Brain
DishaMicrofin’s SFB will focus on women
Myanmar opening its banking sector
Get, set, grow
Universal Sompo sees prospects in crop insurance

Myanmar Is Opening Its Banking Sector

After years of military rule, sanctions imposed on the junta and the subsequent ruling fraternity, and devastating economy, Myanmar is gradually progressing on a road to recovery. So are its banking institutions.

7 mins

Samsung Pay vs Apple Pay

While Samsung Pay has just become available in India, Apple Pay is about to make its debut. Here is a comparison of the features of the two services.

3 mins

FIS Financial Inclusion Lab: Bringing Innovation To Financial Inclusion

While it’s relatively easy to access financial services in urban areas, a large proportion of the population in rural India and other developing economies face challenges accessing basic banking services such as depositing money or securing credit.

3 mins

DishaMicrofin's SFB Will Focus On Women

Fincare Small Finance Bank is the name that DishaMicrofin’s venture has. It is about to launch operations and intends to be a fintech company with a banking license.

5 mins

Universal Sompo Sees Prospects In Crop Insurance

Rajiv Kumar, MD and CEO, Universal Sompo General Insurance Co, is bullish about the company’s performance, especially in crop, motor and health insurance segments.

7 mins

Is Europe Headed For A Political And Financial Crisis In 2017?

Highlights of an article at Knowledge@Wharton with the same title:

4 mins

Thematic Investment: Promoting Informed Decisions

Fyers Securities, an online platform, specializes in thematic investment. Tejas Khoday, CEO, explains the relevance of thematic investment.

3 mins

e-NWRs: Facilitating Quicker, Cheaper Loans

Samir Shah, MD & CEO, NCDEX, believes that the implementation of the Negotiable Warehouse Receipt System would improve the fiduciary trust of the depositors and the banks, increase liquidity in rural areas, lower the cost of financing and ensure better price risk management:

6 mins

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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.