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2 years ago

Finance & Investment

Private Credit Expansion: Exploring New Asset Classes and Partnerships

Private credit is becoming a major force in global finance, transforming how businesses raise money and creating new investor opportunities. Traditionally, banks were the primary source of loans, but in recent years, private credit has expanded rapidly, filling the gaps where banks often hesitate. This shift has allowed businesses to

2 years ago

Digital Trend

Stand Out in a Sea of Ads: The Rise of Cash-Back Offers and Item-Level Promotions

Advertising has become so mainstream and widespread in modern society and business that it has become an uphill battle for brands to stand out from the dime-a-dozen advertising blades that consumers witness during peak shopping periods such as Black Fridays, holidays, or even election-year campaigns. Activating passive customers in today’s

2 years ago

Communication

Convenience, Customisation, and Values: A New Era of Finance

From 1981 to 1996, millennials and Gen Z—born From 1997 to 2012—represented a sizable fraction of Bangladesh’s population. Their digital-native upbringing, entrepreneurial energy, and quest for financial independence define these generations. Between millennials and Generation Alpha, Gen Z falls in the second-youngest generation. The digital era, climate anxiety, a changing

2 years ago

Bangladesh Fintech Forum

HOW BANGLADESH IS LEADING THE CHARGE IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE FOR A GREENER FUTURE

Following the global financial crisis of 2009, there was a rising realisation that the financial sector needed to remain grounded and go beyond short-termism. It must be stable, resilient, and sustainable in the long run. It must also facilitate a country’s transition to a low-carbon green economy in the face

3 years ago

Finance & Investment

Fighting for Accessibility in the Financial Sector in Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, about 50% of the population is still deprived of financial inclusion. Persons with disabilities, however, are deprived even more. Vashkar Bhattacharjee just wanted to apply for a credit card. A visually impaired person, he was shocked to see that despite being qualified and complying with all the requirements

3 years ago

Finance & Investment

Time for a Leap: Economy and Accounting in the Extra Day

We all savour the unexpected bonuses that life throws our way. Whether indulging in an extra piece of chocolate or receiving an unexpected bonus on our salary, these little extras add a sprinkle of delight to our days. But what if we were granted an extra day beyond the usual

3 years ago

Bangladesh Fintech Forum

Nomination Submission Now Open for the second edition of Bangladesh Fintech Award

The 2nd edition of the prestigious Bangladesh Fintech Award 2023 launches its call for nominations. Bangladesh Fintech Forum initiated the accolade to celebrate empowering financial technologies that have responded through different dynamic changes and various fintech innovations to shift consumer behaviours and bridge the gap between the physical and digital

4 years ago

Economics

Why Do Migrant Workers Use Hundi? Implications on Bangladesh’s Economy

Migrant workers in Bangladesh are a significant source of foreign currency for the country, with remittances accounting for around 8% of the country’s total GDP on average per annum over the last decade. However, a significant portion of these remittances is sent through an illegal channel known as “Hundi.” This

4 years ago

Economics

Smart Investment Tip- Become a Pro Investor using Stock Market Simulators!

As aspiring investors, to call ourselves owners of even a fraction of giants like Apple, Nike or Gucci surely would be considered one of our wildest dreams. While it might seem like a fairytale to many, it is quite possible to own equity in almost any brand you can think

4 years ago

Economics

A Race to Relevancy or Efficiency? – The World Bank and Its Transitions

“Powerful states seek to construct international political economies that suit their interests and ideologies.” To explain the statement further, it means hegemons create such a set of rules and organisations that would protect and maintain those sets of rules so that the rest of the world abide by them to

4 years ago

Analysis

Cashless Society: The Next Step of Transaction in Bangladesh?

A digital economic system has long been introduced in Bangladesh. With the help of private organizations such as Bkash and Rocket, the transfer of finances through electronic means has gained much popularity and has become a means of livelihood for many. The system has a broad application ranging from personal

4 years ago

Financial Services

Customer Care & AI- The Banking Scene

While Customer Care has always been an inevitably integral component of the backbone that builds and retains loyal customers leading to increased retention and repeat purchases coupled with a shot at positive word-of-mouth promotion, it is becoming more and more of a challenge to offer the optimum level of customer

6 years ago

Expert Series (Interviews of Industry Experts & Guest Writer)

Open Banking, Digital Lending, Challenger Bank, Unified Payment: Are We Ready?

COVID-19 is accelerating demands for online banking technologies and cost-cutting efficiencies. It is even changing consumers’ behavior, pushing them to consider new tools and technologies. A March 2020 survey by Lightico found that 82% of customers were concerned about visiting their branch in person and that 63% of those polled

6 years ago

CXO’s

Turning Agony Into Strength: Nagad’s Success Amid Crisis

While the pandemic has drifted the economy into the great unprecedented depression, it has been the need of the moment for the entire corporate fraternity to rethink and revise the way it has been operating. As a response to this, Nagad brought an overall immediate change and recovered the sudden

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Private Credit Expansion: Exploring New Asset Classes and Partnerships

Stand Out in a Sea of Ads: The Rise of Cash-Back Offers and Item-Level Promotions

Convenience, Customisation, and Values: A New Era of Finance

HOW BANGLADESH IS LEADING THE CHARGE IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE FOR A GREENER FUTURE

Fighting for Accessibility in the Financial Sector in Bangladesh

Time for a Leap: Economy and Accounting in the Extra Day

Nomination Submission Now Open for the second edition of Bangladesh Fintech Award

Why Do Migrant Workers Use Hundi? Implications on Bangladesh’s Economy

Smart Investment Tip- Become a Pro Investor using Stock Market Simulators!

A Race to Relevancy or Efficiency? – The World Bank and Its Transitions

Cashless Society: The Next Step of Transaction in Bangladesh?

Customer Care & AI- The Banking Scene

Open Banking, Digital Lending, Challenger Bank, Unified Payment: Are We Ready?

Turning Agony Into Strength: Nagad’s Success Amid Crisis

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