<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/05/banner-2.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="383">The word <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/remittance-with-upi-a-giant-leap-for-cross-border-payments/">“Remittance”</a> means money sent to an individual in another place. The Latin origin of the word means “To let go or to send.” As the human civilization evolved, so did remittances. It was earlier a bill payment done via mail or a cheque sent for an appliance purchase. But, today, remittances are a much more complex phenomenon. It is hard-earned money of the immigrants sent back home to their families.Until the last decade, immigrants were heavily reliant on banks or FOREX brokers to relay their earnings back home. It came associated with a hefty fee and a longer waiting time of a week or more. It involved multiple players, the differences in conversion fees, processing fees, and so on.But, then again, over the years, Fintech’s intervention has changed the remittance landscape for the better. The primary advantage is the time taken to send the funds across the border. What takes weeks to complete, Fintech does it in seconds. They have turned the tables by providing competitive exchange rates, which were almost close to existing market rates.They have enabled multiple ways of currency transfers where the remitter can send money via:<ul class="list-node" id="2w6efqopb"><li>Enabling customers to see multiple exchanges fees at one place and then make money transfer within the platform — TransferWise (now Wise)</li><li>Doing remittances in bulk and passing on the savings to the Customers.</li><li>Internet-enabled smartphones</li></ul>The advent of account-linked mobile wallets like Google Pay, Apple Pay, Venmo has brought down the transactional fees to a bare minimum or no fees at all. Meaning all the international transfers happen through an app. They have provided the option for the customer to choose their preferred method of payment, right from the comfort of their homes.In fact, India holds first place in the remittance industry. It has averaged US$76 billion in 2020, despite the general decline in remittance across the globe as per World Bank. The main reason why India is the leading country in the remittance index is because of its large diaspora of expatriate population. It is closely followed by China and Mexico in the second and third places, respectively.Additionally, Fintech has unlocked vast amounts of user data, helping to better understand user behavior. The data provides utmost detail right down to the kind of phone used, frequency of transfers, locations, etc.<h2 class="heading-node" id="57f8">What are Fintechs doing?</h2>From extending reach of their in-app payment and transfer solutions, Fintechs are evolving how the age-old Exchanges have been working. While tying up with Banks and Exchanges in regions like GCC and executing remittances on their own in regions like the USA &amp; Europe.<ul class="list-node" id="fq5idmmwt"><li>Extending Banking to the Unbanked:</li></ul>The Fintech catering to low-income-income migrant workers, primarily in the GCC, provides them with solutions like debit cards, bill, payment, and mobile top-up facilities in-app. These fintech players are extending banking to the unbanked, giving them proper accounts, shopping online, and building their credit histories. Such customers’ data will further help them roll out services like Insurance and Credit (loans). — NOW Money<ul class="list-node" id="8v0gg4syi"><li>Blockchain-Powered Digi-wallet:</li></ul>Fintech players are taking remittance to another level where cash is converted as <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/central-bank-digital-currency-cbdc-101-a-primer/">digital currency</a> using blockchain-powered Digi-wallet. The money can be transferred to anyone having the wallet app installed (more like Intra-app transfer) using this wallet. They further create an ecosystem where the App’s user can do transactions anywhere, without even considering converting the digital currency to actual currency. — MenaPayWith <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/the-rise-of-digital-payments/" target="">digital payments</a> shrinking the world, transferring money across borders is now the new normal. New-age Fintech is constantly innovating the best practices to offer enhanced transparency while maintaining high-level security.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

How is Fintech revolutionizing Remittances?

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/05/banner-1.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="529">On April 7, the Reserve Bank of India made several key announcements concerning <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/disruptive-business-enablers-prepaid-payment-instruments-ppis/">Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs)</a> at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. These measures could potentially impact the banking/FinTech sector and bring about changes in Digitalization and <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/fintech-a-catalyst-for-financial-inclusion/">Financial Inclusion.</a><h2 class="heading-node" id="04b0" style="text-align: justify">Interoperability of digital wallets is now mandatory</h2>All full-KYC PPIs and Payment Acceptance Infrastructure must be compulsorily interoperable.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/why-payments-interoperability-is-a-must-for-todays-generation/"> Interoperability</a> through <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/upi-the-driver-of-economic-growth-and-inclusion/">UPI</a> among digital wallets was already achieved by RBI back in 2018, but it wasn’t a very widely used method for payment transfer. Now to extend the reach of digital rails, interoperability through UPI or otherwise, has been made a mandatory feature.<h2 class="heading-node" id="b0ff" style="text-align: justify">Increase in permitted outstanding balance</h2>A payments bank can now raise the limit of the end-of-day balance to INR 2 lakhs (previously INR 1 lakh). This move is to incentivize PPIs to move to a <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/know-your-customer-kyc-the-need-for-authentication/">full-KYC</a> structure and interoperability. The new move is expected to encourage financial inclusion of a wider customer base.<h2 class="heading-node" id="eda2" style="text-align: justify">Cash withdrawal from digital wallets</h2>Digital wallet holders can withdraw cash from their prepaid wallets at ATMs and/or swipe to pay at retail establishments. Previously, cash withdrawal was allowed only for full KYC PPIs issued by banks. The recent move brings uniformity among PPI players and bolsters the banking infrastructure, particularly in underserved areas. Bringing wallets at par with Bank Accounts in terms of service offering.<h2 class="heading-node" id="d9bb" style="text-align: justify">RTGS and NEFT enablement</h2>It is proposed that PPI issuers, card networks, White Label ATM operators, and Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) can now take membership in CPS (Centralized Payment Systems) and access Real-time gross settlement (RTGS) and National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT). It was previously restricted to banks. This move is expected to improve the services of PPI issuers to their customers and minimize settlement risk.<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/image.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="tbptd8z27" width="100%" height="529"><h2 class="heading-node" id="3a06" style="text-align: justify">What does it mean for the Banking sector and FinTech?</h2>Through these recent announcements, the RBI has opened up the extent of Banking services, to larger FinTech players. It is expected that this move will help relieve stress on traditional banks that cater to a wide base with limited legacy technology.FinTech players can take over the load, offer banking services (except credit offering) on par with traditional banks, and penetrate underserved areas of India. It will further increase the penetration of digital payments in the country especially the Tier-3 to Tier-6 centers. According to RBI, these new guidelines will promote the optimal utilization of Payment Instruments like wallets, cards, etc. as infrastructures such as PoS devices, ATMs, QR Codes and Bill-payment touchpoints are still scarce.Though banks will continue to handle the crucial aspect of lending, it will be interesting to see how PPIs, wallets, and other payment systems will now compete in the banking ecosystem. It will be an evolving process for Fintech companies who are partnering with the PPI license holders to issue co-branded prepaid cards for providing loans to their customers. The array of services that these FinTech’s offers will diversify and they will be able to ensure user satisfaction by providing <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/neo-banking-101-all-you-need-to-know/">Neo-banking</a>-like facilities.These announcements acknowledge the capabilities of FinTech players and the gaps in the system that they can effectively fill. This is also an endorsement of the enormous potential of the industry. It remains to be seen how payment companies ride this wave, innovate, and offer end-customers seamless payment experiences.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox. Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

RBI’s new guidelines for PPIs. How will it impact the FinTech industry?

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/05/gametech-2.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="383">It’s quarantine, and Sam is busy playing Among Us with his friends. As he progressed through levels, Sam wanted to upgrade his avatar to match his friends. That’s when he came across the in-app buy button. As he had linked his cards to Google, Sam immediately purchased the avatar and continued his gaming journey.Now you might be wondering, why is gaming featured in a fintech newsletter? Well, here is our unique angle to it:GameTech is a fresh vertical that combines <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/fintech-101-discover-the-3ws-of-fintech/">financial technology</a> and the gaming industry into one.With the onset of the pandemic, Gamification has integrated itself with our lives. Paradoxically, this lockdown also saw increased connections with the family through heritage games like Ludo. However, many had also turned to mobile gaming as part of their lockdown activities.While most online games offer in-app purchases that enhance a player’s gaming experience, like upgrade their avatar or unlocking bonus features that help them advance in the game. This means that thousands of gamers are now opening their <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/the-rise-of-digital-payments/" target="">digital wallets</a> to take advantage of the slashed prices and limited offers that are often irresistible to pass up.This is why online gaming is now a part of the fintech ecosystem.According to Newzoo, the games market will account for $174.9 billion by the end of this year. This figure is a $15.6 billion increase from a forecast done in the beginning stages of COVID.On a global scale, online gaming was once dependent on <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/credit-card-processing-a-definitive-guide/">credit cards</a> and ATMs for purchases. But since then, the gaming industry had rolled out a robust payment structure to streamline gamers’ transactions.India’s gaming market is projected to be $1 billion by 2021, a significant increase from $260 million in 2016. Indian gamers view it as a competing platform to bond with their friends. This mindset has run deep in India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, where the adoption of apps and in-app purchases is the highest. A result of this consumer behavior has led to revenue generated from customizable avatars and virtual coin packs arising from the apps. Revenue was also generated from ads that gamers needed to watch to receive extra features in the game.This response has prompted e-gaming businesses to change their models from download volumes to one engineered on consumer engagement and experience. With more than 400 gaming start-ups trying to make online games interactive for India’s 500 million smartphone users, the game tech industry looks at two-folding investments within a few years.Gametech in India is a market worth tapping into for its immense potential. With the current scenario, we hope to see India become a key player in online gaming in the coming years.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

Gametech- A rising star in the fintech world

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/05/Artboard-1-copy-8.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="383">India is fast emerging as the leader of consumer <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/fintech-101-discover-the-3ws-of-fintech/">fintech</a> adoption at 87% with rapidly changing demographics and consumer behavior. Coupled with the government’s initiatives and regulatory policies, India was the perfect environment for deploying the Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI).Started in 2015, the Visa Everywhere Initiative is a global program spread over six continents. More than 6000+ start-ups have benefitted and raised around $2.5 Billion in funding. But this is not the first time VISA has been active in the Indian fintech ecosystem.The programs of<ul class="list-node" id="3eh65jn4a"><li>The VISA Developer Program</li><li>VISA Ready Program</li><li>Fintech Fast-Track Program</li></ul>were already launched to cater to the ever-growing needs of the Indian fintech ecosystem.Also, the VEI initiative was explicitly customized to address the challenges of<ul class="list-node" id="htb8zqgg0"><li>Digital issuance</li><li>Onboarding of merchants</li><li>B2B payments value chain transformation</li></ul><h2 class="heading-node" id="0b92" style="text-align: justify">The Indian Connect</h2>VEI started its roadshow in five cities across the country so that Fintechs can get acquainted with it. Right from early-stage to established Fintechs, everyone got themselves registered with the platform. This event was also held at Sambalpur, which was the “India first” idea for VEI, and it brought forth local fintech founders.Loads of engaging conversations about how <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/the-rise-of-digital-payments/" target="">digital payments</a> were used to transform business models across countries were discussed. It was when VEI became a platform that inspired Fintech, and #InspireIndianFintechs became the slogan.This program also took on the mentorship stead and brought forth experts across VISA verticals. The experts mentored and offered technological support to the participating fintechs. Soon, the participating fintechs pitched their solutions with proof of concept. All this mentorship and demo was to be followed by a grand finale.<h2 class="heading-node" id="48fb" style="text-align: justify">The Learnings</h2>VEI’s journey through India brought a treasure trove of mutual learning. But, it also put forth the challenge of organizing the right outreach for fintechs and arming them with relevant APIs. VISA overcame this obstacle by giving them access to the VISA developer portal and its <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/the-world-of-apis-how-they-power-fintech/">APIs</a>. Also, the global expertise of the mentors helped the participants leverage VISA tech and assets.<h2 class="heading-node" id="ecac" style="text-align: justify">The Success</h2>The first edition of VEI turned out to be a huge success, with so many instances increasing the adoption of digital payments. It ignited a revamp of essential services to empowering micro-businesses along with support solutions.<h2 class="heading-node" id="1adf" style="text-align: justify">The Obstacle</h2>The chronicles of VEI in India started in late 2019, but before they could get to the main event, COVID-19 had forced a nationwide lockdown. But it also brought forth solutions to tackle the post-COVID era.<h2 class="heading-node" id="1c91" style="text-align: justify">Fintech’s future</h2>The Fintech ecosystem is all set to drive a radical change on the brink of customer experience and innovation. VEI will be the bridge that will connect legacy institutions and new-age Fintech, boosting financial inclusion. The customer will be the recipient of the best of both worlds. VISA will play a vital part in India’s journey of becoming a digitized economy.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

The VISA Everywhere Initiative — A journey spanning 100 countries

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/Discover-the-fintech-trends.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="eaotenosx" width="100%" height="479"><a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/fintech-101-discover-the-3ws-of-fintech/">Financial Technology, or Fintech</a>, is more than just a buzzword. It drives new business models, many opportunities, and endless possibilities. So far, it has brought forth many innovations and exceptional tech advancements.This year alone, the sector has received about $30 Billion as an investment. <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/fintech-a-catalyst-for-financial-inclusion/">Fintech has been creating ripples, and experts believe that below trendsetters will reshape the landscape of Fintech.</a>It might sound futuristic, but they will transform every organization into a fintech.So, let’s look at the five notable trends&nbsp;redefining the financial services and banking:<h2 class="heading-node" id="ecb5">Breathtaking Payment Innovations</h2>Till now, the breakthroughs in payments have always enhanced user experience. Right from physical cards, apps, QR, to contactless cards, innovations happen every single day. Moreover, there is a surge in e-commerce transactions as a result of the pandemic. So, <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/the-rise-of-digital-payments/" target="">digital wallets and mobile payment platforms</a> are also seeing an uptick. Invisible, Free, and Fast Tap Payment or Contactless Card will be the most sought-after PayTech in 2020. Read more about the future of digital payments <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/future-of-payments-processing-matched-with-industry-needs/">here</a>.<h2 class="heading-node" id="e243"><a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/central-bank-digital-currency-cbdc-101-a-primer/">Blockchain and Data Analytics</a></h2>Blockchain can mitigate credit frauds, phishing, identity thefts, and other hacks. And many salutations to the massive investments in data platforms, tools, and talent. AI, Machine Learning, and Analytics are now becoming mainstream and disrupting the financial sector.Besides, the industry is making great strides with the introduction of these technologies like<ul class="list-node" id="h8yc549ia"><li>Unveiling the know-hows of making financial chains more secure and transparent</li><li>Include advance decision making &amp; hyper-personalization to the existing solutions.</li></ul><h2 class="heading-node" id="7d92">SaaS API and Bundling &amp; Unbundling of services</h2>Fintech SaaS is a bigwig that allows bundling and unbundling of banking services. Platforms can be built with specific offerings and use an extensive collection of <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/api-the-power-that-drives-new-age-banking-ecosystems/">robust APIs</a>. Customized solutions could be developed through add-ons. Mix and Match products are possible through quick and seamless Banking API integrations.<h2 class="heading-node" id="7673"><a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/neo-banking-the-rise-of-new-age-banking/">Neobank</a> or Digital-Only Bank</h2>Say goodbye to all the brick-and-mortar banks. Forget physical branches, bank tellers, long queues, or appointments.Imagine a digital bank platform up in the cloud that has all the banking solutions and functionalities into this single platform. Consumers can access services 24*7 via mobile, tablet, web, or other digital channels.This virtual digital-only bank would replace all the physical branches, and the infrastructure cost is nullified. Investments are only for maintenance, scalability, and security of the platform. This concept is called as <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/neo-banking-101-all-you-need-to-know/">Neobanking</a>.In simple words, a traditional bank is like a chain of retail outlets, whereas a neobank is like an online retailer.Set up a neobank in just 7 steps. Curious to know how? <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/7-steps-to-start-a-neo-bank-from-scratch/">Click here.&nbsp;</a><h2 class="heading-node" id="3f91">Conversational or voice interfaces and Chatbots</h2>A chatbot is a much-needed tool for better customer service and a superior banking experience. These financial chatbots resolve user queries swiftly and gather invaluable customer feedback. Also, conversational chatbots are more accurate, save time, store chat scripts for future use, and provide rich insights.They are also helpful in mapping user journeys and creating customer profiles. Further, voice interfaces could provide similar engagement, like bank tellers. They can re-create a virtual bank experience and retain customer emotions.Curious to know how fintech has boomed and what we can expect in 2023. <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/8-fintech-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2023/">Read here.</a><a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox.Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

Five Notable Fintech Trends of 2020

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/Artboard-1-1-2.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="2lkz0tdor" width="100%" height="661">Sam was tired of getting promotional emails in his inbox. He kept deleting them every day, but the next day the cycle repeated, and the inbox was full. He had no idea why he kept getting these emails, even though he doesn’t remember subscribing to them. Further, they didn’t stop even after choosing the unsubscribing option. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?Well, we get these emails whenever we sign-up for a new online service or website. We would come across these familiar messages but never take heed of them as our primary intent would be signing up for their services. Below are some lines that are permanent fixtures when signing up online:<ul class="list-node" id="dj0oeak5a"><li>I would like to receive marketing emails on discounts, promotions, offers, and other information about the product</li><li>Do not like our emailers? Click here to unsubscribe</li><li>We may share your data with our third-party partners to bring you personalized offers</li><li>I agree to receive monthly newsletters, blogs, or the latest stories</li><li>Understand our usage of cookie data and how we partner with analytics service providers and social media</li></ul>Now, if you are wondering why they are a permanent fixture, it’s because they are mandatory by the GDPR guidelines.GDPR is the General Data Protection Regulation that came into practice to protect the individual’s privacy online. In simple terms, it is a list of data privacy rules and guidelines to safeguard customer data.It aims to provide consumers significant control over their data. At the same time, it serves as a valuable framework for organizations when processing customer data like name, address, photos, IP address, genetic or <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/explore-the-future-of-payment-authentication-biometric/">biometric information</a>.<h2 class="heading-node" id="38ad" style="text-align: justify">The Beginning</h2>The European Union (EU) implemented the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25th May 2018. The regulation attempted to limit data exploitation and to gain people’s trust in the digital economy.If a Non-EU area engages in transactions or data exchanges with an EU region, the former needs to follow GDPR. To elaborate, all the Indian companies working in IT, international e-commerce, and outsourcing also fall under GDPR since they deal with data processing. These regulations can even change the ways these companies do business with customers. Organizations should be aware of the GDPR’s laws, including the increased costs of managing and protecting customer information.For a successful implementation of data security measures, organizations must reflect the interest the customer has about his/her data in their sophisticated data collection methods.<h2 class="heading-node" id="5259" style="text-align: justify">When can a company record a customer’s information?</h2><ul class="list-node" id="4uezg67vf"><li>The customer consents to store information for as long as it is necessary</li><li>The customer can access and rectify the information at any given time</li><li>Companies store information on a commonly used format like CSV</li><li>They explain to customers how their data is processed and used, for how long, and by whom</li><li>They can delete customer information when the user thinks it is not necessary</li><li>They inform customers of data breaches within 72 hours of the breach detection</li><li>They notify customers if their data is vulnerable to a data breach</li></ul><h2 class="heading-node" id="af32" style="text-align: justify">Why the need for this regulation?</h2>Imagine knowing that all your personal information can be found with a single click. All your details can be traced, documented, and used for a third party’s gain. For instance, all the information you share online isn’t entirely safe, and the internet still hosts some confidential information.So, GDPR offers organizations a clear pathway of dealing with sensitive customer information while at the same time protecting the customer’s right to privacy.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox. Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

GDPR in a Nutshell

<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/banner.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="358">APIs, or small lines of code as we laymen understand it, is a capsule that powers <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/fintech-101-discover-the-3ws-of-fintech/">fintech</a>. And fintech is a term that points to a company or tech powering financial services.Right from simple chatbots, <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/future-of-payments-processing-matched-with-industry-needs/">payment processing</a> platforms to crypto and blockchain industries, the world of fintech is quite huge.Also known as financial infrastructure companies, fintech uses APIs to offer customer-centric products and fill the gaps of legacy banking practices.<h2 class="heading-node" id="0gw0m72nh" style="text-align: justify">What is an API?</h2><img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/04/int1.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="358">The standard textbook definition of <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/api-the-power-that-drives-new-age-banking-ecosystems/">APIs or Application Programming Interfaces</a> define them as a set of functions and syntax that create applications capable of accessing the data of an operating system, program, or just about any other service.For example, checking your bank balance via a <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/upi-the-driver-of-economic-growth-and-inclusion/">UPI</a> app is a classic API use in action. In fact, APIs are changing how we interact with the world, and all these actions happen in real-time.Besides, APIs come with a host of benefits in this post-fintech world:<h3 class="heading-node" id="74da" style="text-align: justify">Cost-effectiveness</h3>Decades ago, banks were only used for primitive services like opening and maintaining an account. Withdrawals and deposits dominated back in the day, and other services like investments were relatively rare. Even if they were available, it was a costly affair. But now, with the help of APIs, we have access to a wide range of banking services, right from the comfort of our homes.<h3 class="heading-node" id="854f" style="text-align: justify">Empowers fintech</h3>Earlier banks were quite secretive about their client information. It was a good thing, but it did not give accessibility. But now APIs have opened the floodgates, and many apps and services have come to the fore. The best feature is that the customer will still be able to retain control of their privacy.<h3 class="heading-node" id="f041" style="text-align: justify">Real-time access</h3>Now banking is no more a 9 to 7 activity. It is available to a customer 24/7 and from any part of the world. APIs have achieved real-time money transference with minimal effort. They have also given companies access to a repository of data. It can be used to create highly personalized financial services and enhance the decision capabilities of the business.<blockquote class="block-node" id="ves8dufxd">APIs have propelled Fintech as a “Here-to-stay technology.”</blockquote><img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/04/int3.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="2v436t5s6" width="100%" height="358"><h2 class="heading-node" id="277b" style="text-align: justify">APIs in Fintech</h2><h3 class="heading-node" id="41ac" style="text-align: justify">The world of payments</h3><a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/future-of-payments-processing-matched-with-industry-needs/">Payment processing</a> APIs simplify and expand the payment options for merchants and customers. As we now shop online from any part of the world, merchants can accept payments through various payment methods. It streamlines the checkout process and offers options that a customer can comfortably choose.<h3 class="heading-node" id="cd48" style="text-align: justify">Peer to Peer management</h3>P2P was once a way to let users download files from other users, but now they are a general term in <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/digital-lending-open-credit-enablement-network/">lending</a> and currency. APIs in P2P not only facilitate transactions, but they also come with significantly lower operational costs. P2P lending also automates the lending process and shortens the time taken for loan approval to disbursal.<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/04/int4.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="l45s7s8a2" width="100%" height="358"><h3 class="heading-node" id="4bfe" style="text-align: justify">Investments</h3>Investments are a platform that is usually available to a select few and is not for the unbanked. But APIs have simplified investments and provided access to many eager investors. They have been instrumental in capturing that hidden pool of customers who were intimidated by lengthy paperwork.<h3 class="heading-node" id="514d" style="text-align: justify">Endless possibilities</h3>The concept of API is fairly new and has a scope for endless possibilities. It has created an open marketplace for collaborative innovation among established financial institutions and upcoming Fintech companies.They have also brought forth a “Sandbox Option”, which gives entrepreneurs or businesses to see their ideas take life without the mandatory regulatory policies. On completion of a successful test run, the concept can be brought to fruition with necessary policies in place.<h2 class="heading-node" id="34ff" style="text-align: justify">What does the future hold?</h2>As detailed above, the APIs are here to stay with fintech focusing on creating ripples in every industry:<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/04/int5.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="6ngq1nlt6" width="100%" height="358"><ul class="list-node" id="7tsfddog6"><li>End-users&nbsp;— access to more personalized services and increased transparency</li><li>Developers&nbsp;— Create new areas of code that increase functionality and innovative services</li><li>Entrepreneurs — See their fintech ideas come to life and disrupt many industries</li><li>Banks&nbsp;— Create more revenue streams and expand their customer base</li></ul>In short, APIs have transformed fintech and banks as a platform that offers enhanced user experience with convenience at its core.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox. Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

The world of APIs- How they power Fintech?

<blockquote class="block-node" id="musdo3dd7"><img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/05/Artboard-1-copy-8-2-4.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="cwegdj29x" width="100%" height="351">What if I told you Fintech dates back to half a century? And it’s not a buzz word conjured up in the present, but one of the most disruptive technologies of the last five decades.Ready to explore the unchartered waters of <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/fintech-a-catalyst-for-financial-inclusion/">Fintech</a>?</blockquote> Then let me take you through a timeline:<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/Artboard-1-copy-13-1.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="q5nkj7fnh" width="100%" height="358">So, now you know that right from checking your recent transaction via a banking app to scanning a QR to pay, everything is a classic use case of everyday Fintech.Indeed, today’s Fintech products and new business models are the results of the latest technologies disrupting traditional financial services such as investments, insurance, trading, <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/digital-lending-open-credit-enablement-network/">lending</a>, and <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/banking-as-a-service-redefining-financial-services/">banking.</a>What is Fintech? How is it categorized?The term Fintech stands for Financial Technology. The application of programming, analytics, and technology to financial services and banking has brought forth an unimaginable revolution called Fintech. In short, you can say Finance + technology = Fintech.Moreover, in the last decade, the Fintech industry has gone through a wave of innovation. It has created new journeys for banks and businesses and transformed the way you pay, lend, borrow, save, invest, insure, and so on.From <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/ready-to-sneak-peek-into-global-cashless-societies/">cashless</a> payments to<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/digital-lending-open-credit-enablement-network/"> digital lending</a>, from crowdfunding to <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/all-you-need-to-know-about-virtual-cards/">virtual currencies</a>, from mobile banking to robot advisors, everything falls under this umbrella. All in all, you can conclude that it has touched almost all the verticals of the financial sector. Its sub-domains include Paytech, Bankingtech, Lendtech,<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/insurtech-the-changing-facets-of-the-insurance-industry/"> Insurtech,</a> Wealthtech and Regtech.<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/Artboard-1-copy-12-1.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="q4o7m888l" width="100%" height="358"><h2 class="heading-node" id="ed70" style="text-align: justify">A Sneak Peek into the Onset of Fintech Globally and in India</h2>Right from 1950, <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/fintech-a-catalyst-for-financial-inclusion/">Fintech</a> has gone through many tremendous changes and growth by easing the lives of millions of customers worldwide. However, the latest Fintech boom can be attributed quite well to the new technology advancements and evident global events.To explain further, let me show you three striking realities that triggered the sky-rocketing growth of Fintech.<ul class="list-node" id="z6ujlvxil"><li>The infamous credit crisis of 2008 forced financial institutions to focus heavily on regulation and triggered innovation. To overcome this lag and to close the existing tech gap, many firms started developing mobile-first, <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/api-the-power-that-drives-new-age-banking-ecosystems/">API</a>-enabled, and AI-driven bank solutions.</li><li>The 2016 Demonetization bolstered the usage of banking apps and digital payments. After this incident, the Indian Fintech start-up ecosystem grew at a faster rate and became a strong contributor.</li><li>The 2020 COVID Pandemic has made digital transfers a necessity rather than a convenience. For instance, online renewal payments for insurance has seen a considerable uptick globally.</li></ul><img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/Artboard-1-copy-11-5.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="358">In simple words, Fintech has made the overall customer experience more straightforward and comfortable.Why do we need Fintech?When you observe traditional insurance, lending, and banking firms globally, you discover a common thing these legacy firms have. It is nothing but a vast pool of untapped customers and complicated processes. Fintechs act as a helping hand to serve these overlooked and overwrought customers.To elaborate, here is a sneak peek of these potential customer clusters:<ul class="list-node" id="1xbnvgudo"><li>Thousands of customers without bank accounts and with smartphones</li><li>Many authentic borrowers with a low credit score or bad credit history</li><li>More professionals wanting to manage their personal finance</li><li>Consumers looking for personalized insurance products</li><li>Many customers trusting robot-advisors over wealth managers and so on</li></ul>Further, they also simplify the process and make financial services more accessible.<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/Artboard-1-copy-9-5.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" id="oumayvwhq" width="100%" height="358">Fintechs today are breaking the mold by developing dedicated digital solutions for them, such as mobile banking, lending without banks, peer-to-peer borrowing/lending, payment APIs, and so on. In short, they are striving to create a much-awaited financial inclusion across economies.As customer adoption rates are higher than usual, many start-ups and investors today are exploring many facets of fintech inclusion. With countless Fintech enthusiasts around the corner, there’s no wonder why unique lending capabilities and payment technologies are emerging every day.The Ones to Watch: FintechTo sum it up, Fintech SaaS has the potential to transform consumer relationship with money. You can also think of Fintech as a <a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/blog/banking-as-a-service-redefining-financial-services/">Bank-as-a-Service</a> version of traditional banking.<img src="https://m2p-website-file.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/m2p-website-file/marketing-cms/m2p-blog/2022/06/Artboard-1-copy-10-3-1.webp" alt="M2P Fintech" title="" width="100%" height="358">Nevertheless, it can and will set the landscape of future banking and financial services. It is an ongoing journey, and emerging products will always be the result of regulations (banks), innovations (fintech), and customizations (end-user).Remember, it is more than a technology or a business model; It touches lives and makes incredible advances. If you want to keep track of something disruptive in the future, then Fintech is the one to watch.Want to know more about fintech, write to us at <a class="link" href="mailto:business@m2pfintech.com">business@m2pfintech.com</a>.<a class="link" href="https://m2pfintech.com/newsletter/">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;to our newsletter and get the latest fintech news, views, and insights, directly to your inbox. Follow us on&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/m2pfintech/mycompany/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a class="link" href="https://twitter.com/m2pfintech">Twitter</a>&nbsp;for insightful fintech tales curated for curious minds like you.

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