International Conference on Financial Access and Transformation

About CHRIST (Deemed to be University)

CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was born out of the educational vision of St Kuriakose Elias Chavara, an educationalist and social reformer of the nineteenth century in South India. He founded the first Catholic indigenous congregation, Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), in 1831 which administers CHRIST (Deemed to be University).

“CHRIST (Deemed to be University) was established as ‘Christ College’ in 1969. It undertook path-breaking initiatives in Indian higher education with the introduction of innovative and modern curricula, insistence on academic discipline, imparting of Holistic Education and adoption of global higher education practices with the support of creative and dedicated staff.”

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India conferred Autonomy to Christ College in 2004 and identified it as an Institution with Potential for Excellence in 2006. In 2008 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, the Ministry of Human Resource Development of the Government of India, declared the institution a Deemed to be University, in the name and style of Christ University. One of the first institutions in India to be accredited in 1998 by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Government of India, and subsequently in 2004, 2016, 2022 CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is currently accredited with ‘A+’ Grade. The University is ranked among top 100 universities in India at 67 in the NIRF India Ranking 2023 of Ministry of Education, Government of India. The multi-disciplinary University which focuses on teaching, research and service offers Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programmes in humanities, social sciences, sciences, commerce, management, engineering, architecture, education, and law to about 30000 students. The University offers its programmes at four campus locations in Bangalore in Karnataka, at Lavasa in Pune in Maharashtra, and Ghaziabad in Delhi NCR.

The campus is a living example of harmonious multiculturalism with students from all the states and union territories and around 60 different countries. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) publishes six peer- reviewed research journals and has published more than 300 books in Kannada and English. A promoter of sports, music and literary activities, it is a nurturing ground for creative excellence.

School of Business and Management 

School of Business and Management mission is to develop a community of socially responsible, creative, enterprising leaders to operation a knowledge based, globalized and dynamic world. School of Business and Management is a young institute hosting a vibrant community of teachers and students. The School of Business and Management offers the various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes with specialization in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Lean Operations & Systems and Business Analytics. Every student goes through a wide spectrum of experience. Professors of management from diverse social, cultural, corporate and academic backgrounds form the pillars of the school. Collaborations with Industrial bodies and Universities abroad provide a current and global nurturing ground for the students. School of Business and Management is ranked among the Top 10 B-Schools in Bangalore and amongst the Premier 50 in India.

About Anderson University

Located in the vibrant city of Anderson, in the rapidly growing region of Upstate South Carolina, Anderson University is a selective, Christian, comprehensive university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus, online and at the University Center in Greenville. Students may choose from 50 major degree programs, 29 concentrations, 48 minors, 18 master’s and doctoral degrees and eight certification programs.

Anderson University is among the fastest-growing private universities in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Education and the Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac. Increased enrollment only tells part of the story, however; the reason for it is Anderson’s reputation as a premier institution of higher learning and status among the best regional universities in the South as recognized by both U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Further, U.S. News & World Report for 2023 named Anderson as one of the “Best Value” schools among regional universities in the South, and the Wall Street Journal for 2022 named Anderson #25 for best student engagement among all universities in the United States.

At the heart of our educational program is an uncompromising commitment to the liberal arts as a means of preparing students with both a breadth and depth of knowledge they need, not only to be successful in the career of their choice, but to be successful in all realms of life—in family, community, work, and church.

About NSE

NSE (National Stock Exchange) is an institution of national importance with international stature. We are a trusted market infrastructure institution with high standards of corporate governance. A homegrown brand with a global vision, NSE is counted as one of the world’s largest exchanges and a catalyst for driving India’s economic growth. NSE was the first exchange in India to implement electronic or screen-based trading which began its operations in 1994; a pioneer in technology which ensures the reliability and performance of its systems through a culture of innovation and investment in technology. NSE operates a market ecosystem to bring in transparency & efficiency. Our robust state-of-the-art technology platform offers high levels of robustness, safety and resilience for trading and investment opportunities across all asset classes and for all categories of investors. NSE is focused on investor protection and disciplined development of the Indian capital market landscape. 

About ICFAT

The School of Business and Management at CHRIST (Deemed to be University) and Anderson University in collaboration with the National Stock Exchange of India Limited invites you to the International Conference on Financial Access and Transformation. This prestigious event will be held on January 23, 24, and 25 2025, at the Christ University Central Campus in Bangalore, India. 

The conference will cover a wide range of topics under various tracks and sub-themes, including financial innovation, financial inclusion, financial policy, emerging markets and economies, behavioral finance, and corporate finance. It invites original research papers and case studies that delve into areas such as FinTech, green finance, microfinance, regulatory frameworks, and investor behavior. The rigorous double-blind peer review process ensures high-quality contributions, with selected papers considered for publication in conference proceedings and partner journals. This conference promises to be an essential gathering for those looking to explore and shape the future of finance.