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March 21, 2024 at 11:03 am in reply to: I’m curious about the future of FinTech in India. What do you think will be the upcoming trends in 2024? #2637
John Babu
ParticipantAs per insights from Inc42, here are the anticipated trends expected to shape the Indian fintech landscape in 2024:
1.Expansion of Fintech Super Apps: Fintech super apps are projected to diversify into consumer services, offering a broader range of financial and non-financial products.
2.Funding Dynamics: While overall funding may persist at a slower pace, digital lending and platform models are likely to attract notable investment.
3.Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As): The market could witness M&As primarily fueled by high valuation fintech giants and listed companies, leading to further consolidation within the industry.
4.Emergence of New Financing Areas: Anticipate the rise of climate and electric vehicle (EV) financing as promising sectors for growth and innovation in the fintech domain.
These insights shed light on the evolving landscape of Indian fintech, offering valuable perspectives for the year 2024.
March 21, 2024 at 5:08 am in reply to: How does trade finance contribute to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in today’s digital age? #2595John Babu
ParticipantDear Sir, I want to express my sincere appreciation for your detailed explanation. It proved to be incredibly helpful.
John Babu
ParticipantThe usage of letters of credit in global trade has been significantly impacted by technological developments such as the digitalization of trade papers and the application of blockchain technology. As the usage of digital trade finance tools continues to increase, businesses can anticipate advances in the transparency, security, and speed of international trade, despite these innovations’ possible advantages and disadvantages.
Trade finance services supplied by financial institutions to enterprises engaged in international commerce might benefit from greater transparency, a lower risk of fraud, and better decision-making. Import financing, trade finance that provides capital for businesses to import products from other nations, can be expedited by digitizing papers and automating processes, lowering the time and expense associated with traditional approaches. Similarly, blockchain technology can further strengthen safety, reduce the danger of fraud, boost transparency, and decrease transaction times. Computerized bills of lading can reduce the time, expense, and threat of error and fraud associated with manual processes. Significant potential benefits result from these innovations.
The digitization of commercial documents can improve productivity, cut expenses, strengthen security, and increase transparency. In addition, electronic paperwork can provide companies with better control throughout their trade finance operations.
Yet, there are some disadvantages to consider. Adopting electronic documents may necessitate investments in new technology and infrastructure for enterprises. Also, there may be privacy and security problems. Lastly, firms may be required to adapt to new procedures and systems, which may result in a learning curve.
January 23, 2023 at 5:09 am in reply to: What are the key components of a comprehensive compliance program for financial #1884John Babu
ParticipantHello,
Financial institutions are required to meet five pillars to ensure an adequate Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance program:- Written policies and procedures
- A designated BSA/AML compliance office
- Independent testing of the institution’s compliance program
- Implementation of an adequate employee training program
- The establishment of a risk-based, customer due-diligence procedure
Hope this answers your question.
January 21, 2023 at 11:30 am in reply to: What are the key differences between domestic and international trade finance regulations? #1848John Babu
ParticipantThere are several key differences between Indian and international trade finance regulations, including:
- Foreign exchange regulations: India has strict foreign exchange regulations in place, which can make it more difficult for businesses to engage in international trade.
- Trade financing: India has a more developed domestic trade financing market, which can make it easier for businesses to secure financing for domestic trade, but more difficult for businesses to secure financing for international trade.
- Risk management: International trade finance regulations tend to place a greater emphasis on risk management and compliance, which can make it more difficult for businesses to engage in international trade.
- Legal framework: India has a more complex legal framework for trade finance, which can make it more difficult for businesses to navigate the regulations and requirements.
- Collateral requirements: International trade finance regulations often require more extensive collateral to secure a loan, which can make it more difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises to secure financing.
- KYC norms: Different countries have different KYC norms and India is no exception, Indian banks and financial institutions have more stringent KYC norms than international institutions.
- Credit scoring: There is a difference in credit scoring and rating system in India and other countries, which can have an impact on trade finance availability.
January 6, 2023 at 12:41 pm in reply to: Is Futu Holdings Outscoring Other Business Stocks This Year? #1732John Babu
ParticipantFUTU is an innovative fintech firm that improves the investment experience by providing fully digitalized financial services across numerous markets. On its own one-stop online platforms Moomoo and Futubull, Futu provides market data, investor education, interactive social elements, and financial news. The Nasdaq listing of Futu occurred on the eighth of March, 2019.
Recent stats indicate that FUTU has recovered 42% this year so far. Comparatively, Business Services businesses had averaged returns of -25.9%. As can be seen, Futu Holdings Limited Sponsored ADR is outperforming in its industry this year.
December 7, 2022 at 11:36 am in reply to: Could you elaborate on NASDAQ vs other stock exchanges #1683John Babu
ParticipantLower listing fees and fewer eligibility restrictions are the main benefits of a company getting listed on the Nasdaq exchange. Many traders also see it as a benefit as Nasdaq offers entirely electronic trading. The biggest drawback of a Nasdaq listing compared to one on the NYSE or LSE is that it is perceived as having less prestige and blue-chip status, but this impression has significantly diminished. Nasdaq’s lower listing minimum make it simpler for new, smaller businesses to get into the list on a significant market. In comparison to the NYSE, it also offers much lower listing fees.
November 1, 2022 at 10:59 am in reply to: What is the difference between Supply Chain Finance and Invoice Discounting? #1193John Babu
ParticipantSupply chain finance, also called payables finance, is a good way for a business to boost its working capital to use in its daily operations. It works out well for both the buyer and the seller and helps them get the most out of their cash flow.
There are three parties involved in a supply chain finance set-up:
1. Buyer
2. Seller
3. Financier
Invoice discounting is a way for businesses to get money by using their sales ledger as collateral. Companies can use their unpaid accounts receivable to get access to funds and boost their immediate cash flow.
Most of the time, there are two parties involved in invoice discounting:
1. Seller
2. Financier
June 25, 2022 at 2:55 pm in reply to: Can a bank guarantee be issued for commodities and other services and goods? #1186John Babu
ParticipantHi. Thank you for your answer.
May 19, 2022 at 10:18 am in reply to: What are the risks associated with international trade, and how do trade finance #1047John Babu
ParticipantThank you for your suggestion and thorough reply. The data presented here seems to be valuable.
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April 15, 2022 at 1:51 pm in reply to: What is the amount of collateral you need for the letter of credit? #745John Babu
ParticipantYour response was very helpful. Thank you so much.
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