Meeting the aspirations of rural India
Female-male attrition rate in BoI is 1:3
811 for seamless customer experience 
Manappuram Finance looks beyond gold loans
YES Bank aims for 40% retail book by 2020

This month's Banking Frontiers dives headfirst into the ever-evolving world of insurance with our cover story, "Fastracking Insurance for All."  Join industry pioneers Suresh Mathur, MD of the Institute of Insurance & Risk Management, and veteran Chandra Scaffter, Chairman of the Janashakti Group, as they unveiled disruptive approaches to achieving insurance accessibility for everyone by 2047!

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This jam-packed April edition also features:

Golden Opportunities: Uncover the secrets behind Kotak Bank's revolutionary Smart Gold @ 0.88% p.m. with insights straight from Shripad Jadhav, President – Retail Agriculture and Gold Loans.
From Rural Roots to Digital Leaps: CTO Sudesh Puthran of CreditAccess shares his insights on CreditAccess' remarkable journey from rural beginnings to a digital powerhouse.
Mobile Mania: Discover how mobile banking is revolutionizing the way banks connect with customers.
Kinetic Lending Roundtable: Get exclusive excerpts from a thought-provoking roundtable discussion on the future of lending.
The Lighter Side of Banking: Lighten up with a touch of "Banking on Humor."
NextGen Payments: Explore the cutting-edge advancements transforming the payments landscape.

This May issue of Banking Frontiers is a powerhouse of inspiration and industry trends! We dive deep into the rise of women leaders in finance with our cover story, "Tipping Point Cultivates Leaders." Hear inspiring journeys and perspectives from Jeanne Andreana, Shilpa Bhan, Seema Singh, Jyothi Menon, and Rijuna Kammili – prominent women bankers from the US, UK, and India.
But that's not all! Get ready for a jam-packed edition brimming with insights from industry experts:
Tech Revolution & Trust: Amit Goel, CEO of Pace 360, explores the critical role of technology in building trust and transparency in the financial landscape.
Standardization & Innovation: Dr. Gagan Singla, Managing Director of BlinkX at JM Financial, delves into the delicate dance between process standardization and fostering a culture of innovative thinking.
Automation & Human Expertise: Vikas Deshmukh, Senior VP of Technology at Fino Payments Bank, discusses how automation can expose vulnerabilities, while human expertise remains vital for rectification.
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Embedded Finance in Germany: Discover how embedded finance is emerging as a new funding option for German SMEs.
The Future of Mortgages: Laura Scarlett Martin explores the crossroads faced by the mortgage industry, highlighting the need for a tech-driven revolution.
Intriguing Innovations:
The Rise of Digital-Only Banks: Get a glimpse into a digital-only bank that's on the verge of becoming a universal bank, changing the financial landscape.
Blockchain's Untapped Potential: We analyze the need for banks to overcome hesitation and embrace blockchain technology for enhanced security and efficiency.
This May edition of Banking Frontiers promises to be an insightful read for anyone in the financial sector – from CEOs to aspiring professionals. Don't miss out on these empowering stories and cutting-edge industry trends!

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This month's edition unlocks a treasure trove of insights you won't find anywhere else.  #LeadTheCurve with in-depth articles on:

-Women Shaping Finance: Meet inspiring CEOs like Rajashree Nambiar and Bonani Roychoudhury, who are redefining success.
-NBFCs: The Rising Stars: Gain exclusive insights from RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao.
-AI Revolution in Banking: Discover how AI is transforming the industry.
-Credit Card Trends: Master the hottest market moves.
-Cryptocurrency Innovations: Uncover the latest in Bitcoin interest payments.
-National Bank of Greece: A Fintech Powerhouse: Learn from a European leader.


Dive deep into the dynamic world of finance with the February 2024 edition of Banking Frontiers, your one-stop source for industry insights and cutting-edge trends.

Exclusive Cover Story: Gain invaluable perspectives on U Gro Capital's remarkable journey in MSME lending from industry luminaries like Shachindra Nath, Om Sharma, Amit Mande, Kishore Lodha, Anuj Pandey, Rajni Khurana, and Sunil Lotke

The January 2024 edition of Banking Frontiers delves into the dynamic world of finance with the cover story "Transformation Insights from SIBOS Toronto." Gain valuable perspectives from industry luminaries like Victor Penna, Richar Southey, Vikram Aligh, Shankar Ramamurthy, Hans Tesselaar, and John Duigenan, unraveling the journey from transition to transformation in the banking sector and the future of innovative technologies.

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Banking Frontiers September 2023 edition cover story 'The AI Compass' covers the perspective of BFSI & IT industry participants on the impact of AI on banks, etc.

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Banking Frontiers September 2023 edition cover story 'The AI Compass' covers the perspective of BFSI & IT industry participants on the impact of AI on banks, etc.

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Banking Frontiers August 2023 edition cover story, 'Rural banking small banks big plans' , covers the perspectives of the bankers in which they have shared the growth opportunities in rural India. They are moving ahead with investments in digital technology, wider product range, larger geographical footprint & new applications:

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Banking Frontiers July 2023 edition cover story, 'SME Banking- Tech Makes it Big' covers SME banking scenario in India, Bangladesh & Nepal, innovation in SME products, fraud prevention strategies, partnerships with technology & fintech companies, in-house development of SME loans applications, etc.

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Banking Frontiers June 2023 edition cover story, 'Encashing the Digital Explosion' covers the Technoviti 2023 Conference sessions, in which BFSI leaders discussed the emerging business challenges and opportunities along with emerging technologies and the evolving regulatory space.

Other key features include:

Shriram Housing Finance bets on AI & Mobility -featuring Ravi Subramanian
AU0101 App grows 90% to 1.9 mn customers- featuring Sanjay Agarwal
EVs - higher claims, pricier covers- featuring Subhasish Mazumder & Animesh Das
Fino Bank’s in-house ML model cuts false positives-featuring Major Ashish Ahuja
Claims personalization improves retention, reduces risk-featuring Rakesh Goel & Bhakti Dama
‘AI First’ architecture improves self-service from 35% to 60%-featuring Parthanil Ghosh
Prestigia & Ideathons empower employees-featuring Arun Nayyar & Huma T
Inspired by Genius, Achiever & Thinker-featuring Pankaj Gupta

Other key features include:

CRM integration with AI and ML improves CX - featuring Aalesh Avlani
Revelations from a leadership conversation - featuring Shantanu Rege
RXIL targets state govts & international business - featuring Ketan Gaikwad
CTO is the new vice-captain of the compliance team - 
featuring Arun Poddar & Vikas Gupta 
Financial wrap-around for electric vehicles - 
featuring Sumeru Shah & Sivaprasad Patnaikuni
Digital onboarding boosts sales efficiency 5X - featuring Aditya Damani
Fruits of Technology: Reach 10X, Speed 10X - featuring Anya Birla
Kotak adds branches to boost gold loans - featuring Manish Kothari

Banking Frontiers April 2023 edition cover story, Mapping the Marketing Trends covers the perspectives of 10 CMOs from 10 leading BFSI companies on the current marketing approaches. The cover story is divided into 10 parts, with each part revealing a specific aspect.

Other key features include:

Union Bank of India: MACH Architecture to power next wave - featuring A. Manimekhalai
NeoGrowth: Transforming Learning into Innovation - featuring Arun Nayyar
Comedy sketches pull customers - featuring Madhvi Gupta
Fostering a culture of growth & development - featuring Priya Vasudeva
Mental health is still a dominant risk - featuring Sunder Natarajan
Women venture into non-traditional domains - featuring Poonam Vijay Thakkar Crafting women leaders for tomorrow - Featuring Priti Rathi Gupta, Kamayani Aniruddh Nagar & Sumitha Nandan

March 2023 Issue Highlights:

Banking Frontiers March 2023 edition cover story, 'Women in Financial Inclusion' covers the financial inclusion approaches in place at BFSI companies for women customers.

Other key features include:

ICICI Bank & Axis Bank surf the digital wave – featuring  Sandeep Bakshi and Amitabh Chaudhry
BAGIC collaborations with intechs, insurtechs, EV makers, and others – featuring Alpana Singh
Work-life balance is an oxymoron – featuring A. Manimekhalai
FlexiLoans offers FlexiTimings for femployees – featuring Gitanjali Mayani
Financial literacy will lead to the empowerment of women – featuring Kashmira Kalwachwala, Shaily Gang & Meeta Shetty
CISO is like the pilot of an aeroplane – featuring Babitha B P
IndiaFirst Life Insurance's new approaches to designing insurance products – featuring Bhavna Verma
Mahindra Finance strategies for new to credit customers – featuring Mallika Mittal
Happy employees make happy customers – featuring  Shambhavi Solanki

The cover story on Leadership Spectrum is a guide to the road ahead for leaders. Other stories showcase the innovation and progress at Commercial Bank of Qatar, Union Bank of India, South Indian Bank, NESL, NERL, and others.

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Banking Frontiers Magazine - June 2018

Banking Frontiers Magazine - June 2018

In this issue

Fintechs Have Strong Prospects In Middle East

Is Asia The New Fintech Frontier?

Mahindra Rural Housing Finance - Meeting The Aspirations Of Rural India

Manappuram Finance Looks Beyond Gold Loans

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