Naina Rajgopalan Content Head at Freo
The last two years have seen a noticeable change in India's fintech space, not just how individuals manage money, but even how they think about health insurance. A secondary consideration earlier, has become a norm in financial planning today, and the game-changer is the ₹10 lakh cover for health insurance. It's not a figure; it's a workable solut...
13 July 2025 FintechInsuranceMatters
As financial responsibilities grow, so does the need for comprehensive life cover. With increasing inflation, rising costs of living, and long-term commitments such as home loans and children's education, life insurance becomes essential. A ₹2 crore term insurance policy, which was previously deemed to be luxury, is now an essential choice for tho...
13 July 2025 Digital Insurance Trends
Sam Boboev Founder at Fintech Wrap Up
Monzo has emerged as one of fintech’s standout success stories – a digital bank that now boasts over 12 million customers and a profitable business model. In an industry where many challengers are still chasing sustainable unit economics, Monzo has redefined what banking can be – and where it’s going. Launched in 2015 as a scrappy startup, Monzo
13 July 2025 /payments /retail
Sanju Biswas Marketing Head at Abhiloans
If you’ve ever thought about investing in the stock market, chances are you’ve come across the term “equity shares.” They’re one of the most common investment options and form the backbone of the stock market. But what exactly are equity shares, and how do they work? Let’s break it down in simple terms so that whether you’re a beginner or someone ...
12 July 2025 /wealth Personal Finance
Srinathprasanna Neelagiri Chettiyar Shanmugam Manager - Banking and Financial Services at Aspire Systems
TL;DR: Everyone claims AI is revolutionizing productivity but most people I talk to aren’t seeing it. This piece is a grounded take on the gap between AI hype and real-world results. There are gains in narrow tasks and for junior staff, but the impact is uneven. Often overstated and rarely transformational these are. In this article, I explore wha...
11 July 2025 /ai /predictions Artificial Intelligence
Prakash Bhudia HOD – Product & Growth at Deriv
Remember when Bitcoin was the scrappy outsider of finance, a rebellious bet for techies, libertarians, and Reddit traders? Well, times have changed. These days, Bitcoin is cleaning up nicely - getting scooped up by big corporations, rebranded by Wall Street, and even tossed around in political punch-ups. This isn’t just a glow-up. It’s a full-blow...
11 July 2025 /markets
Mikko Anderssen CEO at Scila
Picture your firm’s risk management like a high-speed train racing through a complex network of tracks. Every twist and turn represents shifting market conditions, and evolving asset classes. Indeed, the whole network of tracks is constantly shifting with new lines being added through regulatory demands. For the journey to be smooth and safe, ever...
11 July 2025 /regulation /markets Financial Risk Management
Farnam Rami Founder at DevPay Turkey
As a founder working at the intersection of regulation, design, and financial access, I’ve come to believe that the future of digital finance won’t be defined by how fast we build — but by how deeply we prepare. Emerging markets like Türkiye, and complex regions such as Iran, are not just adoption zones for global fintech trends — they are pressure...
11 July 2025 /startups
In the face of rapid technological evolution, Türkiye stands at a unique inflection point in redefining financial inclusion and infrastructure resilience. As traditional banking systems continue to show signs of fragmentation, inefficiency, and inaccessibility—particularly for underserved populations—emerging digital platforms are stepping in to c...
Jurijs Bordulans Co-founder at Uspex
In online commerce, every successful transaction counts. When a payment fails—due to fraud checks, technical issues, or user error—it can result in lost revenue and a frustrated customer who may not return. For merchants, improving transaction success rates isn’t just about fixing errors behind the scenes; it’s about creating a smooth, reliable ex...
10 July 2025 /payments /markets Fintech
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