RBI talks of plans during the India Fintech Day event as a new report emerged.
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Before India Fintech Day 2016 which took place yesterday at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, Indian startup Accelerator NASSCOM partnered with KPMG to produce a report entitled 'Fintech in India' announced during the event and where the country's central bank regulator revealed related fintech plans.
NASSCOM has an initiative called ‘10000 Startups' which aims to incubate, fund and provide ambient support to help 10,000 technology startups in India by 2023, according to a description of the program.
During the event yesterday, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director N S Vishwanathan said: “RBI is in the process of setting up a multi-disciplinary committee with representatives from all financial regulators, stakeholders and banks to conduct an exploratory study of what kind of fintech is happening in the country, what can be allowed and create the right ecosystem for it."
Creating the 'right ecosystem' for fintech could be a hint of a regulatory sandbox or new guidelines and reforms to help support firms while having the right rules in place for relevant laws to be followed.
The news follows as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had referenced fintech in its June 2nd circular, which noted "the need to keep abreast of Fintech and digital innovations and peer-to-peer lending, the need to regulate credit guarantee schemes," as part of matters discussed during the 17th Meeting of the FSDC Sub-Committee in Mumbai.
An excerpt of the joint report published by KPMG and NASSCOM can be seen below, highlighting the weightings of seven key themes in India, as the prospects for fintech in India appears to gain further momentum from its early stages of maturity across the Asia-Pacific (APAC)) region and compared globally:
Source: KPMG/Nasscom 2016 Fintech in India report
Before India Fintech Day 2016 which took place yesterday at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, Indian startup Accelerator NASSCOM partnered with KPMG to produce a report entitled 'Fintech in India' announced during the event and where the country's central bank regulator revealed related fintech plans.
NASSCOM has an initiative called ‘10000 Startups' which aims to incubate, fund and provide ambient support to help 10,000 technology startups in India by 2023, according to a description of the program.
During the event yesterday, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director N S Vishwanathan said: “RBI is in the process of setting up a multi-disciplinary committee with representatives from all financial regulators, stakeholders and banks to conduct an exploratory study of what kind of fintech is happening in the country, what can be allowed and create the right ecosystem for it."
Creating the 'right ecosystem' for fintech could be a hint of a regulatory sandbox or new guidelines and reforms to help support firms while having the right rules in place for relevant laws to be followed.
The news follows as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had referenced fintech in its June 2nd circular, which noted "the need to keep abreast of Fintech and digital innovations and peer-to-peer lending, the need to regulate credit guarantee schemes," as part of matters discussed during the 17th Meeting of the FSDC Sub-Committee in Mumbai.
An excerpt of the joint report published by KPMG and NASSCOM can be seen below, highlighting the weightings of seven key themes in India, as the prospects for fintech in India appears to gain further momentum from its early stages of maturity across the Asia-Pacific (APAC)) region and compared globally:
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In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
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We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
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We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
