Why FIAKS
I have been observing many of Mid Career friends and ex-colleagues who are finding it difficult to stay updated with emerging technology... simply because, it takes lot of time to find good article which will do value addition to your existing knowledge and then read that article , doing analysis of similar concepts and also one may need clarifications.... its actually very difficult
in their daily life.. you need to do this on an on going basis .. Professionals actually don't get time for this in their daily life with family chores and long hours of office schedule. Now... the question is .. the knowledge is available everywhere but "what kind of knowledge should be gathered ?? that knowledge is something
helps you upgrades technical & Soft skills
helps you perform better at workplace
helps you attract potential employers
helps you start your own business
I also observed freshers/Students are looking for knowledge about new concepts as they have limited exposure to practical applications. They are quick in grasping new things however they need soft skills. So I had decided that when I will start on my own venture it will be something to do with knowledge sharing. I had detailed discussions with my husband and got huge encouragement to start this. He helped me by bouncing this concept with CXO’s and response from them was Superb !! This is also in line with the nation building of Skill India initiative . This way my business idea got vetted and FIAKS was born and I am here today. Our Government is working towards Digital India initiative . All the banks and fin-tech Companies are launching innovative products adding huge convenience for doing P2P, P2M, G2P type of transaction. I feel knowledge sharing sessions with branch staff involved in delivering these services to the end consumer is going to be Key. These people should have complete perspective on the
- products launched,
-payment system used,
-associated risk / security feature implemented and
- how to mitigate risk. FIAKS will help in sharing right knowledge with professionals which will help to drive transactions through digital channels and help in promoting digital India initiative. Just walk into your nearest bank branch and ask them about recent innovative products being launched ? You will find majority are not aware about or hesitant to talk about it. FIAKS will work towards addressing these knowledge gaps. We plan to conduct session on new topics such as block chain , social payments, chatbot , internet of things, Robo Advisory ..so on as well as retail banking business idea backed by technology like UPI, BHIM app, BPPS or Rupay to name the few by conducting workshops.
