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RBI amends KYC norms to further leverage V-CIP

The Reserve Bank has always tried to remain adaptable in changing times. Its directive to utilize a video-based customer identification process(V-CIP) for know your customer (KYC) procedures is the latest evidence for this. The announcement came as an amendment in its master…

News Regulation Think-Tank by ArpitRatan March 26, 2021

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SC Judgement, PDP Bill, and NPD Framework — The Saga Of Data Privacy In India

The base for data privacy and protection is crucial for an upcoming data-driven economy like India. India hosts almost 450 million Internet users and a consistent growth rate of 7–8%, as per Forbes. The transition to a digital economy is radically underway.…

A Year In Review — APIs, AI & NO-CODE image0

Business News Technology by ArpitRatan January 27, 2021

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A Year In Review — APIs, AI & NO-CODE

This has been a crazy year by every count. Doctors now do physical checkup scans using video, US election saw 2x more mail votes than in-person votes, Staycation is now a travel category and of course, Banks are now onboarding users completely…

The Fincen Papers Incident & How KYB Could Change The Financial World 0

Business News Regulation by ArpitRatan October 9, 2020

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The Fincen Papers Incident & How KYB Could Change The Financial World

On September 20th, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) released the “FinCEN Files” to the world in collaboration with Buzzfeed News. These were the same reporters who brought us the “Panama Papers” and the “Paradise Papers”. This latest data leak of…

Banking & Finance News Technology by ArpitRatan August 3, 2020

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Investing In Mutual Funds- Volatility & The New Digital Experience

Months into the pandemic, we have adjusted to social distancing and self-quarantine norms. The past few months were harsh and difficult and we have come a long way but the future still looks murky. With unemployment rates at a high, people are…

Business News Regulation by ArpitRatan July 29, 2020

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Indian PDP Bill’s Impact on Lending

As laws to protect personal data are debated, rejected, and adopted across the globe, individuals are becoming aware of their data rights. Privacy of data has become a source of company competitiveness with consumers seeking to engage with organizations that give them…

News Technology Think-Tank by Moni Gupta April 17, 2020

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COVID-19: Technology, Information & Information Technology

For those of us away from the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, behavior change began from chemist runs to buy sanitizer. About 3 months in, with precautions and anxieties rising, we’re compulsively refreshing coronavirus dashboards, social distancing, and packing our pantries. …

Business News by ArpitRatan March 20, 2020

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Impact of RBI’s NSFI report on Different Indian Business Sectors

Need For Financial Inclusion The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has intricately planned out an ambitious strategy for financial inclusion till 2024. The National Strategy for Financial Inclusion report aims to fortify the ecosystem for various modes of digital financial services in…

News Technology Think-Tank by Moni Gupta March 7, 2020

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Is your online identity on the line?

Among the questions that can potentially induce an existential crisis is, “Who are you?”. Among the phrases that can answer this question are, “You are who you are”, “You are what you do”, “You are what you eat”, and the optimistic “You…

News Think-Tank by Moni Gupta January 29, 2020

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Revving ahead with KYC in the rental/shared vehicle economy

It was back in 2010 that Apple trademarked the phrase “There’s an App for That”. Ten years down the line, virtually anything can be done through the rectangular void in your hand. An app can help you get food, a date, a…