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Nepal Clearing House Ltd. (NCHL) has processed total transaction of over NPR. 84 B through its payment systems on the last day of Poush 2080. Both transaction volume and value has increased by 60 percent and 70 percent respectively as compared with the same day last year. NCHL-ECC, NCHL-IPS and RPS has processed transactions equivalent of NPR. 41 B, NPR. 14 B and NPR. 29 B respectively on the last day of the second quarter. Real-time transactions in RPS has seen massive transactions initiated from connectIPS (App, Web, Gateway), CORPORTEPAY, bank branches, mobile banking, wallets and NPI integrated channels/ systems.…

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The growth of digital payments and financial services has been accelerating rapidly in Nepal. To discuss the opportunities and challenges surrounding digital wallets in the country, Fintech Alliance Nepal (FAN) is organizing a Fintech Fridays panel discussion on “Digital Wallets: Challenges and Opportunities in Nepal” on January 19, 2024 at Hotel Yak & Yeti. The event will bring together major players in Nepal’s digital payments space. The panelists include Dr. Gunakar Bhatta, Executive Director of Payment Systems Department at Nepal Rastra Bank, Binay Khadka, CEO of Khalti, Praveen Regmi, CEO of IMEpay, and Jagdish Khadka, CEO of eSewa. We expect that…

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Did you know? Cyber-crime has increased in Nepal by 59%. If you want to protect yourself and others from online threats, you might be interested in a cyber security training program offered by Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). KMC is gearing up to provide cyber security training to 4000 people as part of its pride project “रोजगारी र आय वृद्धि, काठमाडौँको समृद्धि” (Employment and Economic Enhancement of Prosperity of Kathmandu). The pride project has a goal to train 15,000 people and get 5,000 people employed. The cyber-security training is going to be conducted in collaboration with EC Council and GAP Technologies.…

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TLDR; Get 10% cashback up to Rs. 200 at Himalayan Java using Hamro Pay The offer is valid for two weeks only The offer is applicable only for KYC-verified users of Hamro Pay The offer can be availed at Himalayan Java outlets in Thamel, Mandala, Civil Mall, Marcopolo, Sunakothi, B&B, Kuleshwar, and Naxal Hamro Patro has announced a cashback offer in collaboration with Himalayan Java. The company has stated that customers who pay through Hamro Pay at various outlets of Himalayan Java, the leading coffee chain in Nepal, will receive a cashback of 10 percent, with a maximum of Rs.…

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F1soft Group, Nepal’s leading fintech conglomerate, has launched a new vertical – Fonepoints. Fonepoints is a reward management platform that aims to revolutionize the way individuals and businesses engage with loyalty programs. With Fonepoints, businesses can enable their customers to earn points on every purchase, referral, or engagement activity and redeem them for a variety of exciting rewards. Fonepoints envisions a future where rewards are not just an added incentive, but an organic loyalty program for businesses. As consumers engage in routine transactions, they will simultaneously unlock and enjoy the full spectrum of rewards offered by Fonepoints, enhancing a sense…

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TEDxSoftwarica College program is going to be held at the Nepal Tourism Board Hall on January 12, 2024. It’s being held with the title “Embracing The Past, Envisioning The Future”. In this program, eminent personalities from different fields will share their thoughts and stories. These 9 speakers will give their TEDx talks in this event sharing valuable lessons learned from their life and business experiences: 1. Binay Khadka – CEO, Khalti 2. Rishi Dhamala – Founder, Reporters Club 3. Anil Keshari Shah – Former CEO, Nabil Bank 4. Pranayana KC – Founder, Hivelaya 5. Bal Krishna Joshi – Co-founder, Thamel.com…

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HSBC has launched a new international money app called Zing in an effort to take on fast-growing financial technology competitors like Wise (formerly TransferWise) and Revolut. The Zing app allows UK customers to open multi-currency accounts online and convert between 10 major global currencies at lower foreign exchange fees than HSBC typically offers. It’s currently only available for UK account holders and will get wider international rollout in 2024 So how does Zing Compete with Fintechs ? An Easier Way to Exchange and Send Funds Overseas The Zing app allows UK account holders to open online wallets that store 10…

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A Virtual Private Network (VPN) has become an essential tool for many internet users who want to protect their privacy and security online. With cybercrimes on the rise, using a VPN is one of the best ways to keep your data safe when browsing the internet. In this post, we will discuss what a VPN is, the benefits of using one, common myths about VPNs, and provide an overview of the 5 Best VPN Apps we recommend to use in 2024. We’ll highlight the key features and pros/cons of each service to help you determine which is the best VPN…

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Prime IT Club, a student-led club at Prime College, is all set to host its annual flagship event, ICT Meetup V7.0, with the theme ‘AI Innovation: Sculpting a Smarter Tomorrow’. The event, which aims to showcase the latest developments and innovations in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), will take place on January 8-9, 2024, at Prime College. ICT Meetup is an annual event being hosted since 2012. It symbolizes the symbiotic relationship between academia and industry, bringing together experts, professionals, students, and enthusiasts in the field of ICT. This year’s event ICT Meetup V7.0 promises to explore…

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SpaceX made history this week with the launch of the first six Starlink satellites equipped with Direct to Cell capabilities. Starlink Direct to Cell; Cell Phone Tower in Space will provide cell phone connectivity directly through SpaceX’s Starlink satellites, aiming to eliminate dead zones worldwide. The six satellites were part of a batch of 21 launched aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on January 3, 2024 from Cape Canaveral. This comes just a month after SpaceX received approval from U.S. regulators to begin testing Starlink Direct to Cell in partnership with T-Mobile. According to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, “There will be…

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