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We are delighted to announce that our Co-founder, Sumit Gwalani, represented Fi at the 5th ETBFSI Converge Summit 2024. Moderated by Amol Dethe, Editor, ETBFSI, the panel also featured industry stalwarts Tarun Mathur (PolicyBazaar.com), Nikhil Behl (INDmoney), and Ashish Goyal (Fibe). Together, they discussed on the topic "Innovating & Sustaining in the Next Gen Economy." Sumit brought his unique insights to the table, talking about who the NextGen customer is, how to monetise for fintech, whether licensing is the apt answer to monetisation and the like. He discussed creating solutions that resonate with tech-savvy Gen Z users' digital-first, experience-driven mindset. Sumit mentioned, "The future of fintech lies in reimagining how we connect with younger generations. The next generation expects/ believes in high-quality solutions. Hence, to maximise their financial potential, it's important to create meaningful impact in their lives.” Events like these reinforce our commitment to driving transformative ideas and rethinking the future of fintech. We look forward to more meaningful discussions like these.

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Payment methods have drastically evolved worldwide, reflecting technological advancements and shifting priorities. While UPI remains the cornerstone of India's digital payment ecosystem, Germany still pays ~40% of its purchases in cash. Meanwhile, BNPL apps are gradually gaining popularity in the US, and fintech platforms empower a staggering 59% of Kenya's GDP.

At Fi, we're committed to fostering an inclusive environment. Through Fi Elevate, our exclusive networking forum for women, we aim to create a safe space for young folks to connect, share experiences, and advance their careers while having fun. We recently hosted a series of sessions — including one on Women's Health, Inclusivity Roadmap for 2025, and a Speed-Mentoring session led by Poornima, Priyanka, Prasanna, Arvind, Neeraj, Sumit, and Sujith. The event brought women across teams together to discuss personal growth and leadership development, paving the path for holistic development. The session reaffirmed our commitment to nurturing talent and shaping future leaders.

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💡 Lights, Camera, and Action! 🎥 Recently, Fi Money welcomed cinematographer Namita Bhope (aka Saee) and director Pushkar Mahabal, the duo behind the 2020 suspense-laden sleeper hit 'Welcome Home'. We sat enthralled as the filmmakers told their inspiring stories, which, surprisingly, drew many parallels to our startup journey. Hailing from small towns, they moved to Mumbai and began working in television. Yet, they felt creatively restricted and wanted to expand their horizons into movies. Labelled as "TV guys," industry bigwigs didn't trust them with a film script. Undeterred, they took matters into their own hands — and Welcome Home was born. “There was so much good work we wanted to do. Waiting for the perfect resources didn’t make sense,” Namita shared. “We picked up a Sony A7R3, called up friends, and got to work!” added Pushkar, elaborating, “We focused on the tried-and-tested ‘jugaad’ approach (laughs). But as a team, we were determined to craft each scene carefully without compromising quality.” It was apparent to us that like Fi, Namita and Pushkar started as a lean team: Everyone wore multiple hats, hustled hard, and believed in realising a singular vision. We wrapped the quick chat by asking if they’d used Fi, and their candid response made our day. “We weren’t into investments at first,” Namita shared, “but once things picked up, we found Fi Money. Now, it’s not just us; most of our crew are on it, too. They love how user-friendly it is.” Pushkar added, “And I must say, the app’s aesthetics are impressive. It’s beautiful!” This quick chat brightened our day, reminding us that innovation and creativity thrive in every field, be it cinema or fintech! 

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The 3-day whirlwind of the 5th edition of Global Fintech Fest had its 80,000+ attendees bring the house down! As the voices of over 800 speakers across 300 sessions from every org shifting the fintech paradigm echoed around the premises, Fi Money had a tremendous exodus on the global stage. This is our GFF Wrapped: things we were privy to as the 3-day extravaganza, organized by the Payments Council of India, the National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI) and the Fintech Convergence Council, unfolded, as seen from the eyes of the Fi delegation. The fintech fest might’ve drawn to a close, but our drive, our renewed passions, and the future-prepping from the takeaways are headed to the afters. Starting from day 1, our founders hosted the trend-setters and go-getters of the financial industry, including co-founders and CXOs for collaborators, in a star-spangled event that also had Prime Minister Narendra Modi grace the stage and talk about his vision for India’s digital revolution. Sujith Narayanan’s panel, on the imminence and future of digital banks, saw speakers Vinay Bagri, Anuj Kacker, Anand Kumar Bajaj and Manish Agarwal shed light on what they see in the peering glass, looking into the future. Insights rained, opinions were shared, and strategies were plotted out. We also had the privilege to gather views from regulators like the Chief General Manager of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shri. Vaibhav Chaturvedi who shared key opportunities and trade off gaps that come with pace and innovation. This was during a panel discussion Sumit Gwalani hosted, on Building Trust and Ensuring Consumer Protection in Digital Lending, an emerging space in India. The multitude of views on approach by panelists Harshvardhan Lunia and Vibhav Hathi is proof that for every problem, there’s a whole bunch of solutions pre-concocted and ready to go! The weather forecast is new developments with a chance of moonshot-promising skies. So grab a surfboard and prep yourself for the incoming wave, brought forth by the communion of technology and finance!