Kotak Mahindra Bank to by 10% stake in KFin Technologies for Rs 310 crore, BFSI News, ET BFSI

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NEW DELHI: Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday said it is buying about 9.9 per cent stake in KFin Technologies, a leading investor and issuer servicing platform. The lender will purchase the stake for Rs 310 crore.

KFin Tech provides a wide array of financial technology solutions across a broad spectrum of asset classes spanning mutual funds, alternatives, insurance, and pension. It has been growing its market share in the mutual fund servicing segment.

“As a platform of choice for asset managers, investors and corporates, we believe KFin is well-positioned to continue growing its market position. At Kotak Mahindra Bank, this investment is in line with our stated strategy of making minority investments in businesses which are professionally managed and have deep client entrenchment,” said Dipak Gupta, Joint Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra Bank.

KFin’s proprietary applications, big data technologies and hybrid cloud environment enable servicing of over 13 crore folios and processing of over 10 lakh transactions on a daily basis.

“KFin Tech is uniquely positioned to leverage its decades of deep capital markets expertise to deliver a differentiated value proposition to the financial markets in India and abroad. Kotak Mahindra Bank’s investment is testimony to the same,” said MV Nair, Chairman, KFin Technologies.

“With Kotak Mahindra Bank’s support, along with the continued support of General Atlantic, an existing shareholder of KFin, we shall be able to achieve greater heights in our technology, business processes, leadership depth and governance.”



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Yes Bank appoints Atul Malik & Rekha Murthy as Non-Executive Directors, BFSI News, ET BFSI

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YES BANK has announced the appointment of Atul Malik and Rekha Murthy as Non-Executive Directors, effective from August 30, 2021. The decision comes pursuant to approval of the Board of Directors, based on the recommendation of the Nomination & Remuneration Committee of the Board.

Malik is a veteran banker with more than 30 years of widespread experience. He is presently serving as a Senior Advisor to TPG for their financial services portfolio. He represents TPG as the Chairman of UBC, one of the largest private sector banks in Sri Lanka.

Previously, Malik was a Senior Advisor to General Atlantic for their financial services portfolio. He has also served as the CEO of Maritime Bank, one of the largest private banks in Vietnam from 2012 to 2015.

Prashant Kumar, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK, said, “We are pleased to welcome the two new Non-Executive Directors to the Board. Their global experience in driving significant business growth, exhaustive knowledge of the industry, and professional expertise in advising large international enterprises will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen and grow Yes Bank.”

Murthy possesses 30 years of extensive global experience in the Technology sector across India, Asia Pacific and the USA. She has held senior and country leadership roles at leading global companies such as IBM, Harvard Business School Publishing, Wyse Technology, SAP, PeopleSoft, Digital Equipment Corporation and Korn Ferry International, the statement added.

Currently, she is engaged with start-ups in an advisory role and as a mentor.

“Ms. Rekha Murthy’s extensive background in technological transformation and change management along with Mr. Atul Malik’s wide-ranging experience as a veteran banker are ideal for accelerating the organization’s transformation – by advancing innovation, developing strategic alliances and elevating customer experience,” added Kumar.



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