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Railway Employees To Get Rs 1 Crore Accidental Death Cover Via SBI Salary Accounts
The Indian Railways on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Bank of India to provide significant insurance cover for its employees and their families, an official statement said.
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India's Household Savings To Generate USD 9.5 Trillion Inflows: Goldman Sachs
India's household savings are expected to generate cumulative inflows of around USD 9.5 trillion into financial assets over the next ten years, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
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Jan Dhan Account Holders Can Complete Re-KYC Till September 30: RBI
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Wednesday that a large number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts have become due for re-KYC updates, as the government's flagship financial inclusion scheme completed 10 years.
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US Bank Regulators Pull Back Guardrails on Bank Crypto Activities
US banking regulators have pulled back directives urging banks to show caution when dabbling in cryptocurrency. Under the prior guidance, regulators warned banks to be wary of volatility, legal uncertainty and liquidity risks when considering whether to provide crypto-related services or take on crypto companies as clients.
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Finance Minister Chairs India-UK Investor Roundtable In London
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has chaired an India-UK Investor Roundtable in London, attracting around 60 UK investors representing various pension funds, insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions.
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AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity Drive Hiring In Finance: Report
The report said that the continued job growth is propelled by digital transformation, changing regulatory landscapes, and initiatives aimed at enhancing financial inclusion.
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JioFinance App With UPI, Utility Payments and Loan Functionality Launched in India
The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app, which is now available widely for users in the country, offers facilities such as carrying out UPI transactions, monitori...
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India 2nd Only To US In Number Of Banks Covered By Deposit Insurance: RBI
India's Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has extended coverage to 1,997 banks comprising 140 commercial banks and 1,857 cooperative banks.
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JioFinance App With UPI, Banking Services Launched in Beta By Jio Financial Services
JioFinance was launched on Thursday in beta form by Jio Financial Services. The newly announced JioFinance platform offers a range of digital banking services, including UPI transactions, bill payments, and insurance advisory in a single app. Future updates will expand loan solutions, beginning with loans on mutual funds and gradually introducin...
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US Banking Regulator Resigns After Reports Reveal Toxic Workplace Culture
A top US banking regulator offered his resignation Monday after an independent report found evidence of widespread sexual misconduct and a "patriarchal" culture at the agency he leads.
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What Italy's New 'Right To Be Forgotten' Bill Means For Cancer Patients
An Italian law giving cancer survivors the right not to declare their past condition to banks and insurance agencies, shielding them from discrimination, has been approved by the lower house of parliament.
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Probe Agency Freezes 119 Bank Accounts Of Patna Builder In Corruption Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized 119 bank accounts, 2 luxury vehicles and some insurance policies under anti-money laundering law after raids on promoters of a Bihar-based real estate company that is alleged to have duped home buyers.
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India's $1 Trillion Bond Market Sees Rising Heft Of Insurers
India's yield curve has flattened markedly as the insurers and pension funds snapped up 10-to-40 year debt, with HDFC Life Insurance Ltd. saying that market participants are asking the central bank to sell more longer-dated bonds.
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5 Facts About K Krithivasan, TCS's New CEO
K Krithivasan, the current Global Head of the (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) business of Tata Consultancy Services, has been appointed as the CEO designate after current CEO Rajesh Gopinathan resigned.
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Silicon Valley Bank Resolution Will Bring Relief to Startups in Aftermath of Collapse: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Amid US administration's move to backstop collapsed Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB) deposits, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said the developments are "reassuring" and will bring relief to startups. "SVB resolution is reassuring. (It) will bring relief to startups," Vaishnaw told PTI.
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Railway Employees To Get Rs 1 Crore Accidental Death Cover Via SBI Salary Accounts
The Indian Railways on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Bank of India to provide significant insurance cover for its employees and their families, an official statement said.
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India's Household Savings To Generate USD 9.5 Trillion Inflows: Goldman Sachs
India's household savings are expected to generate cumulative inflows of around USD 9.5 trillion into financial assets over the next ten years, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
-
Jan Dhan Account Holders Can Complete Re-KYC Till September 30: RBI
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Wednesday that a large number of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana accounts have become due for re-KYC updates, as the government's flagship financial inclusion scheme completed 10 years.
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US Bank Regulators Pull Back Guardrails on Bank Crypto Activities
US banking regulators have pulled back directives urging banks to show caution when dabbling in cryptocurrency. Under the prior guidance, regulators warned banks to be wary of volatility, legal uncertainty and liquidity risks when considering whether to provide crypto-related services or take on crypto companies as clients.
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Finance Minister Chairs India-UK Investor Roundtable In London
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has chaired an India-UK Investor Roundtable in London, attracting around 60 UK investors representing various pension funds, insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions.
-
AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity Drive Hiring In Finance: Report
The report said that the continued job growth is propelled by digital transformation, changing regulatory landscapes, and initiatives aimed at enhancing financial inclusion.
-
JioFinance App With UPI, Utility Payments and Loan Functionality Launched in India
The JioFinance app was launched in India on Friday as a one-stop solution for financial essentials. It has been developed by Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL), previously a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The app, which is now available widely for users in the country, offers facilities such as carrying out UPI transactions, monitori...
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India 2nd Only To US In Number Of Banks Covered By Deposit Insurance: RBI
India's Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) has extended coverage to 1,997 banks comprising 140 commercial banks and 1,857 cooperative banks.
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JioFinance App With UPI, Banking Services Launched in Beta By Jio Financial Services
JioFinance was launched on Thursday in beta form by Jio Financial Services. The newly announced JioFinance platform offers a range of digital banking services, including UPI transactions, bill payments, and insurance advisory in a single app. Future updates will expand loan solutions, beginning with loans on mutual funds and gradually introducin...
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US Banking Regulator Resigns After Reports Reveal Toxic Workplace Culture
A top US banking regulator offered his resignation Monday after an independent report found evidence of widespread sexual misconduct and a "patriarchal" culture at the agency he leads.
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What Italy's New 'Right To Be Forgotten' Bill Means For Cancer Patients
An Italian law giving cancer survivors the right not to declare their past condition to banks and insurance agencies, shielding them from discrimination, has been approved by the lower house of parliament.
-
Probe Agency Freezes 119 Bank Accounts Of Patna Builder In Corruption Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized 119 bank accounts, 2 luxury vehicles and some insurance policies under anti-money laundering law after raids on promoters of a Bihar-based real estate company that is alleged to have duped home buyers.
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India's $1 Trillion Bond Market Sees Rising Heft Of Insurers
India's yield curve has flattened markedly as the insurers and pension funds snapped up 10-to-40 year debt, with HDFC Life Insurance Ltd. saying that market participants are asking the central bank to sell more longer-dated bonds.
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5 Facts About K Krithivasan, TCS's New CEO
K Krithivasan, the current Global Head of the (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) business of Tata Consultancy Services, has been appointed as the CEO designate after current CEO Rajesh Gopinathan resigned.
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Silicon Valley Bank Resolution Will Bring Relief to Startups in Aftermath of Collapse: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Amid US administration's move to backstop collapsed Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB) deposits, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said the developments are "reassuring" and will bring relief to startups. "SVB resolution is reassuring. (It) will bring relief to startups," Vaishnaw told PTI.
