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IndiaFirst Life Insurance Names Vivek Zakarde as Head of Data Operations

Vivek Zakarde, a renowned figure in data analytics, has been named as the Head of Data Operations at IndiaFirst Life.

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Shriram Finance Raises $500 Million Through USD Social Bonds

Shriram Finance has successfully raised $500 million from global investors through the issuance of fixed-rate, senior-secured social USD bonds.

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Persistent Systems to Acquire Arrka; Advances Data Privacy and AI-Driven Business

Persistent Systems plans to acquire Arrka pioneering Data Privacy Management platform, and developing competence in AI governance.

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Bandhan Life Partners with Bandhan Bank to Strengthen Insurance Business

Bandhan Life Insurance has announced a strategic partnership with Bandhan Bank to distribute life insurance products through the bank’s expansive network of 1,700 branches.

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Federal Bank Unveils NPS Vatsalya, assuring long-term wealth building to minors

Federal Bank has unveiled NPS Vatsalya, a pioneering program inside the National Pension System (NPS) designed exclusively for minors.

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Bank of Baroda Unveils Co-Branded Travel Debit Card in Collaboration with EaseMyTrip

Bank of Baroda has partnered with EaseMyTrip.com to launch the Bank of Baroda EaseMyTrip Co-branded Travel Debit Card.

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Kinara Capital Bags Double Honors by IFC & SME Finance

Kinara Capital won two international prizes at the Global SME Finance Forum 2024 in S?o Paulo, Brazil.

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