RBI lifts restrictions imposed on HDFC Bank which had prevented the lender from launching any new initiatives planned under its Digital 2.0 programme.
Only Yono is envisaged as the next generation of Yono; this will make State Bank of India ready to launch a complete digital bank.
Reserve Bank of India has directed Paytm Payments Bank to stop taking on new customers with immediate effect, citing ‘material supervisory concerns’ observed in the bank.
State Bank of India has appointed former Nitin Chugh as deputy managing director and head of digital banking.
RBI’s cancellation is on account of supervisory concerns; PC Financial Services engaged in mobile app-based lending ops through app 'Cashbean'.
The introduction of digital rupee will be a monumental step in driving the next phase of growth in the digitisation of financial services and payments in India, said Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma.
Airtel Payments Bank can now pitch for government-issued RFPs, primary auctions and undertake both central and state government business.
Fino Payments Bank has received approval from RBI to commence international remittance business under the Money Transfer Service Scheme.
Punjab National Bank has come up with the facility of online life certificate submission for central and state government pensioners.
RBI slaps fine of Rs 1 cr each as the two payment system operators had not complied with directions issued by it on net worth requirement for Bharat Bill Payment Operating Units.
Paytm Payments Bank can now widen its financial services operations. It can take part in government and companies’ request from proposals, primary auctions, fixed-rate and variable rate repos, and reverse repos, along with participation in the marginal standing facility.
ICICI Bank has launched an online platform, Trade Emerge, to offer digital banking and value-added services to exporters and importers across India. The platform can be used by other bank customers also.
RBI lifts ban imposed on Diners Club International from onboarding new customers, prompting Mastercard and American Express to be hopeful of getting similar clearance from regulator soon.
RBI imposes Rs 1 cr fine on Paytm Payments Bank; Western Union Financial Services is fined Rs 27.8 lakh for violating prescribed limit of remittances per year.
HDFC Bank and Paytm will provide digital solutions by combining their strengths in the banking, lending and digital payments space.
