Fintech

Angel Tax scrapped: Detailed FAQ on the tax structure & how it’ll pan out

With angel tax being scrapped off in this year’s Union Budget, the startup ecosystem and investors are much relieved and predict that this will further boost both domestic and foreign investments into the ecosystem. ETBFSI spoke to a few investors and brings to its readers a comprehensive view on this tax scheme which was introduced …

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Significant uptick in fintech loans, 9 cr loans sanctioned by Fintech NBFCs: Report

A recent report by FACE highlighted that digital personal loans by Fintech NBFCs, though worth 11 per cent of the personal loan market by sanction value, continue to expand their outreach by seizing opportunities of vast underserved markets and customer preference for digital credit. Fintech loans drive the loan volumes, significantly contributing to digital financial …

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FBI pings WazirX for info on attack by ‘North Korean hackers’

Cryptocurrency platform WazirX suffered the biggest cyberattack on an Indian exchange, with hackers stealing more than $230 million worth of investor holdings, or nearly half of the platform’s estimated reserves. Now, the US agency FBI has approached the company to understand the nature of the attack, which may involve North Korean cybercriminals.

Paytm gets government nod for investment in payments arm

The central government has greenlit Paytm’s foreign direct investment (FDI) proposal for its payment aggregator business. Paytm Payment Services is one of the biggest remaining parts of the fintech firm’s business, accounting for a quarter of consolidated revenue in the financial year ended March 2023.

Digital bank Revolut secures UK banking licence

British fintech company Revolut said Thursday it had obtained a long-awaited UK banking licence — but must wait to lend money and take deposits as it remains in a restrictive phase. In the UK, the Prudential Regulation Authority has granted the fintech entry into the “mobilisation” stage, Revolut said Thursday.