The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) recently released its ‘Crime in India 2022’ Report. Disturbingly, it reveals a staggering 11.1% increase in economic offences in 2022, with a total of 1,93,385 cases being reported. Among these, Forgery, Cheating, and Fraud (FCF) take the unfortunate lead, constituting a whopping 1,70,901 cases. In the digital age, where … Continue reading Fraud & Identity Solutions to stay a step ahead of Economic Offenders
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The Fundamentals of Credit Risk Management and How to Mitigate Credit Risk
The Fundamentals of Credit Risk Management and How to Mitigate Credit Risk “We are experiencing a fundamental shift in the global economy, from a world of relative predictability … to a world with more fragility — greater uncertainty, higher economic volatility, geopolitical confrontations, and more frequent and devastating natural disasters,” said Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director … Continue reading The Fundamentals of Credit Risk Management and How to Mitigate Credit Risk
11 Ways You Can Improve the Creditworthiness of Your MSME
Obtaining timely and adequate credit is imperative for MSMEs to grow and expand. Here are 11 ways you can improve the creditworthiness of your MSME. 1. Maintain your company’s correct legal identity and contact details across all statutory databases. 2. Ensure that bank and NBFC loans are serviced on time and credit card payments are … Continue reading 11 Ways You Can Improve the Creditworthiness of Your MSME
Video KYC – The New Normal in Digital Onboarding and Fraud Prevention
As consumers have become more adept and comfortable in transacting online, the adoption of Video KYC has grown exponentially. Video KYC is increasingly replacing lengthy physical verification processes with the blessings of regulators in India. In a circular released on January 5, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given a nod to complete … Continue reading Video KYC – The New Normal in Digital Onboarding and Fraud Prevention
Business Information Report – An Essential Tool in Risk Management
Imagine you have a vacancy in your company. How would you fill it? You would request prospective candidates to send in their resume with information about their work experience, educational background and work skills, assess them based on their resume, interview them, and then decide on the right candidate. Now, imagine your business needs to … Continue reading Business Information Report – An Essential Tool in Risk Management
11 Ways SMEs Can Improve Their Credit Risk Scores
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the backbone of the Indian economy are hemmed in between the large corporate and retail segments in terms of loan ticket size and have the least credit penetration. This is because non-incorporated SMEs are subject to relatively relaxed financial disclosure norms to avoid burdening them with too much compliance; this … Continue reading 11 Ways SMEs Can Improve Their Credit Risk Scores
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) as a Gold standard
Several national, regional, and other identifiers are being used to cover specific needs in business, but the Legal Entity Identifier stands out compared to them because it is truly global and has already been adopted by many regulatory authorities across the world. The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character, alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies … Continue reading Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) as a Gold standard