6th India Fintech Conference | Bengaluru | CFA Society India | Emergence of New-Age Investment Platforms

In the ever-evolving Fintech landscape in India, this year we discuss the emergence of new-age retail investment platforms in India. Retail investors now have a multitude of investment avenues available. For starters, capital markets expansion has been helped with innovative tech-enabled platforms, in the form of new-age discount brokers, wealth-tech platforms, robo-advisors, etc. Fixed income as an asset class has found its mojo, with the emergence of bond investing platforms; making even fixed deposits look attractive. Furthermore, several alternative asset classes, such as real-estate, commodities, startup equity, renewable energy assets, have become accessible to retail investors via fractional investing. While there is a rush of such platforms in the market now, it is important as a retail investor to understand the intricacies of each, evaluate the suitability, ensure adequate due diligence, and consider one's risk profile.