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The Strategic Power of a Savings Account
Far from being financial afterthoughts todays savings account offers a powerful combination of security liquidity and growth potentials.
How to Get a Credit Card With a Low Credit Score
A low Credit score can make it challenging to get approved for a credit card or loan. Yet a credit card can be a lifesaver when youre faced with urgent expensesbe it last-minute travel bookings a medical emergency or an amazing Sale on a high-end purchase.
10 things to do in Kenya with Magdalene Mulandi, (SBM Bank Kenya)
The top 10 things to do while in Kenya with Magdalene Mulandi, Head of Marketing Communications (SBM Bank Kenya)
Customer Interview with Ivan Fernandes, Regent Technologies Ltd.
An automation evangelist, he is renowned for disruptive innovations such as RTGS and Mobile Banking with implemented solutions in over 60 banks across the Middle East, India, Far East and Europe. A thought leader and mentor, he is a successful serial entrepreneur, investor and award-winning pioneer.
Customer Interview with Hemchand Gandhi, M.H. Enterprises Group
Founder & Managing Director, M.H. Enterprises Group Actively involved in the business, he leads the day-to-day operations for the Group. A ¬firm believer in God, and the ability of his co-workers, he treats everyone with a friendly smile.
The Art of Conversation with Neeraj Sinha & Ashish Kashyap
Neeraj Sinha: Tell us about your startup journey… Ashish Kashyap: I’m very lucky to have faced all versions of the digital explosion in this country. Starting with the Times Group, I had the opportunity as somebody in his late 20’s to build the whole e-commerce stack.
Kaustubh Belapurkar, Head, Research, Morningstar India
Sustainability searches on Google were at record highs, worldwide in 2021. This does not come as a surprise, as assets in sustainable funds continued to trend upwards and hit new highs in 2021. Globally, more and more investors are putting their money into sustainable investments.
Customer Interview with Samir Pinto, Kuwait Investment Authority
Not a (self-confessed) self-made man, but so much morethan meets the moneywith Samir Pinto, MIS, Kuwait Investment Authority
Creating Wealth with Sanjay Guglani, Silverdale Funds, Singapore
This is particularly true, since it is universally observed that expenditure rises to meet the level of income. The best aspect of good investments is that they work for you 24x7 without any complaints, holidays, leaves, or provident fund contributions.
Mystic number 108 with Mandar Pitale, Head - Treasury (SBM Bank India)
Off the Beaten Track - Discussing the mystic number 108 with Mandar Pitale, Head -Treasury (SBM Bank India) You will often find the number 108 referenced in numerous spiritual and scientific discussions. Together, let’s decipher why this number is so important.
Customer Interview with Gopal B, KPMG Qatar
He has over 28 years of providing Audit, Advisory and Tax expertise to a wide range of KPMG’s clients in Qatar. With a speciality in the oil and gas industry, he led KPMG MESA’s Oil and Gas practice from 2012 to 2019 and regularly attends as well as speaks at KPMG’s global energy conference and various other industry events.
Gauranga Das Leader @ ISKCON
Ecotourism as a catalyst for social transformation People in the cities live in prosperity that is marred by pollution, unlike villagers who live in a pristine environment, mired in poverty.
Guest Feature with Ashish Kashyap (Founder-INDmoney)
SBM Bank India powers INDmoney, a neo banking platform and a family Super Finance App so named for the financial independence that it affords its users within its country of origin - India.
Pragatishil Palghar
1. Grow & Help Grow Skilling and Uplifting the Inhabitants of Palghar SBM Bank India has signed an MOU with Sri Chaitanya Seva Trust (Govardhan Skill Centre) whereby the Bank will be extending financial support towards a computer skill development facility planned in the premises as well as women's self-help groups in remote and tribal areas of Palghar.
With banks shifting to digital means, can a new customer experience be created?
Indian banking has undergone a radical change, especially branch banking. With the shift to digital means, how can you offer luxury experiences to your customers? No one enjoys entering a room full of dull walls, tech-engrossed humans, and no conversation. You cannot sell luxury.
Coffee Corner and Driving Collaborations and Teamwork
The power of coffee to drive conversations is well-known. As a matter of fact, the aforementioned practice has been going on since time immemorial. Closing business deals, meeting prospective partners, enhancing discussions, etc. the list on the divine brew's usefulness goes on. Similarly, if coffee culture is embedded into the workspace, it can really do wonders for those involved.
A Fully Sustainable Utopian City, Telosa, Is Less Than A Decade Away!
What if we told you that a truly Utopian city is less than a decade away? It’s true! Telosa, the brainchild of former Walmart executive Marc Lore is causing a stir. A truly sustainable city where everything, from your local markets, children’s schools to your workplace will only be 15 minutes away--Lore aims to finish this project by the end of the decade.
Top 5 Getaways away from Crowd | Greek Island | SBM's Content Hub
How do we escape the crowd and enjoy a peaceful vacation far away from home? The answer is simple! You have to take the road less traveled. Planning to head towards Greece? Ditch Mykonos and Santorini and head to these Greek islands that are still pretty much untouched by most tourists.
Financing your child's education abroad
Parents always seek the best for their children. Providing them with the best of education in the stream of their choice happens to be one of their top priorities. Most kids today are reasonably clear on which university they'd like to attend, way before they even finish middle school
3 of the world's most expensive superyachts
Billionaires and industry magnates across the world invest in some of the most luxurious superyachts to entertain their guests and to get away from the hustle-bustle of the city. Some of the world’s most expensive superyachts boast of gold panelling, helicopter power connectors, bulletproof windows, onboard voltage regulators and so much more.
5 International Jewellery trends to watch for in 2021
Whether it's work from home or work from office, one can never compromise on being presentable. Rolling out of bed to get working on your laptop or join an online family get-together is a big no-no.
Your Guide to a Sustainable Lifestyle
Everyone's talking about it, but how many of us are living it? Sustainable living is the new way of life, and while many may make it sound like a huge lifestyle change, it's not. Moving towards a sustainable way of life is all about making little changes to our consumption patterns, which can help make the planet a better place.
Opportunities for overseas investments
India offers a wide range of promising investment options to all categories of investors. However, one can always choose to broaden their horizons and look beyond the boundaries to invest overseas! Just as an NRI can choose to invest in India, resident Indians can also leverage the international markets and enrich their portfolio.
How Banks are strengthening their technology prowess to provide hyper-personalised banking services
Riding on surging ambitions, customer behaviour and access to technology, banking has become a service by escaping the confines of locations & physical infrastructure. In this new age, customisation isn’t just another box to tick but the very key to engagement with the end user. Like all other services, with this new age of personalisation and enhancement in platforms, banking might fast become a commoditised service.
7 myths about NRI Home Loan busted!
At 18 million, the Indian Diaspora is the largest in the world. Many NRIs wish and intend to own a place in India, they can call Home. However, there are various myths and questions regarding NRI home loans which bog them. These arise primarily due to misinformation.
Wellness escapes that you need to add to your wish-list
We all need a break from the daily rut, and the usual vacations may not always do the trick. Sometimes, you need to disconnect, relax and reset so that you can get back to work rejuvenated. With the year we've all had, we all could use a break to escape the stress of the city. We recommend heading to a retreat centre to reconnect with yourself, so that you can set better goals and actually follow the 'new year, new me' mantra.
Making your office safe to return and coping with regular business operations - Come back stories
As the country eases its lockdown measures, most organisations are putting in place a resumption plan in a phased manner. Helping your employees return to work, safely and confidently, during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is no easy task, and it requires a carefully developed plan.
From system to an ecosystem - how COVID has brought the future of banking closer than we thought
We have seen how innovative technology solutions have changed the picture of the banking sector over the past decade or so. The advent of ATMs, internet and digital banking in quick time further improved the overall quality of the banking services and allowed customers to focus on much bigger aspects of banking.
Collaborative Banking is the way forward for Banking Industry
The gap between what customers expect and what traditional banks currently deliver has never been wider. Still, it now is the right time for banks to catch up from front to back-end to offer the best customer experience," this is one of the key messages delivered in the World Fintech Report 2020 by Capgemini.
How to master hack-free online banking
In todays fast-pace world the traditional way of doing banking transactions is fast becoming a thing of the past Thanks to faster internet speed connections and more and people owning desktops laptops and smartphones every aspect of banking transaction can now be executed through just a click of the mouse Rather than visiting bank branches the younger generation and the middle-aged
Different asset classes to look at in times of crisis
Crisis period come and go, but as an investor you stare at huge losses, especially, if the portfolio is not well spread out and is restricted to a particular asset class. Even if the economic health remains hunky dory for few years, one should always be wary of the impending crisis that may emerge in any form and any time and completely shake the optimism.
How safe is your bank?
The pace at which some of the banks and shadow lending firms have gone burst in recent years have completely shaken the faith of many depositors and savings account customers. Their hard-earned money has simply vanished in thin air, leaving them at the mercy of the RBI or seek government intervention for some monetary help.
