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BS BFSI Summit: 'Regulatory compliance key to consumer protection'

While compliance may incur costs, it strengthens consumer trust and safeguards data security in an era when customers increasingly demand faster service, said panellists at the BS BFSI Summit

IFC to partner with Bajaj Finance to pump in $400 mn for climate finance

IFC's $400 million loan will enable Bajaj Finance to expand access to finance for customers opting to buy EVs, including 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers and 4-wheelers

Irdai proposes changes to IAC meeting frequency, notice period, structure

The IAC comprises members representing various sectors, including commerce, industry, agriculture, and consumers, along with the chairperson and members of Irdai as ex officio members

SAHIs share in retail health insurance segment rises to 57% in FY24

According to the red herring prospectus (RHP) filed by Niva Bupa, the growth in share is attributed to the rising number of individual agents, an expanding hospital network

Bandhan Financial Services acquires Genisys Group, expands global footprint

The acquisition will help Bandhan Group expand its global footprint with new offices in the US, UK, and India, significantly enhancing its presence in these markets

Niva Bupa sets a price band of Rs 70-74 for its Rs 2,200 crore IPO

The IPO is a mix of a fresh issue of up to Rs 800 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to Rs 1,400 crore by Bupa Singapore Holdings Pte Ltd and Fettle Tone LLP

Falling asset quality, credit costs weigh on major NBFCs in Q2FY25

Driven by cash flow disruptions, challenges seen in unsecured segments

Aditya Birla Capital Q2FY25 results: Net profit up 42% to Rs 1,001 crore

The company is focused on capturing white spaces and driving penetration into Tier-III and Tier-IV towns and new customer segments

Credit cards get a festive boost, spending increases 25% in September

Experts attributed the healthy growth to festive demand and the base effect

PNB Housing Finance looks to grow corporate loan book starting Q3

The New Delhi-based mortgage lender previously held a substantial corporate loan portfolio but reduced its exposure due to stress in the segment

Lockton receives Irdai approval to acquire Arihant Insurance Broking

The acquisition marks Lockton's strategic expansion into the Indian market, where it aims to address the growing demand for advanced risk consulting and management services

Jio Financial Services launches SmartGold for digital gold purchase

Customers can redeem their SmartGold units for cash or physical gold anytime they wish

InsuranceDekho merger to create new leader in segment, says RenewBuy

Reports have indicated that InsuranceDekho is in advanced talks to merge with RenewBuy in a cash-and-stock deal, which could value the combined entity at Rs 8,000 crore

SBI Life least affected by new surrender norms: MD & CEO Amit Jhingran

Following the company's Q2 earnings, SBI Life Insurance managing director and chief executive officer (MD&CEO) Amit Jhingran spoke on the road ahead for the company

LIC Housing Finance Q2 FY25 results: Net profit up 12% to Rs 1,328 crore

Total disbursements for the housing finance company rose by 12 per cent to Rs 16,476 crore in the quarter under review, compared to Rs 14,665 crore in the corresponding period in Q2 FY24

LIC eyes entry into bond forward rate agreement market by end of FY25

The move comes as the interest rate cycle is set to soften, with insurers offering more guaranteed-return products

LIC plans entering bond forward rate agreement market in FY25: Sources

State-owned insurer's entry expected to increase demand for instruments typically used to lock interest rates for a future date

SBI Life Insurance Q2 results: Net profit rises 39% to Rs 529 crore

In Q2 FY25, the solvency ratio of SBI Life stood at 204 per cent, compared to 212 per cent in the year-ago period

Tata AIG eyes 30% CAGR growth in retail health portfolio in next 3 years

The company plans to expand its agent network from 92,000 to 1,50,000 over the next two years and invest in 1,000 employees to strengthen its health distribution network

ICICI Prudential Life Q2FY25 results: Net profit rises to Rs 252 crore

The insurer's VNB margin, a measure of profitability, contracted to 23 per cent compared to 28 per cent last year