UGold, a tokenised gold real asset backed by physical 99.99% pure gold, has surged in popularity its market cap has now reached about US$11.5 billion, nearly double from ~$6 billion two-and-a-half years ago, with daily trading volumes crossing $100 million. Finvasia has taken an equity stake in Genius Digital Partners (UGold’s issuer), and will integrate UGold into its multiple licensed jurisdictions, providing infrastructure, introductions, and distribution across Europe, UAE, UK, Australia, and South Africa.

https://www.financemagnates.co....m/cryptocurrency/fin

Vendor-lock-in happens when brokers rely heavily on a single tech provider for trading platforms, CRM, liquidity bridges etc so much that switching becomes too expensive or risky. Such dependence limits innovation, forces brokers to accept vendor roadmaps, pricing, and delays. The article argues for modular, open infrastructures: separate providers for interface, CRM, reporting, etc., so brokers retain flexibility, reduce risk, and can scale/adapt faster.

https://financefeeds.com/vendo....r-lock-in-in-brokera

Finvasia, a fintech startup based in India, pledged zero commissions forever on trading across all segments and exchanges. Aimed at disrupting traditional brokerage models, the firm believes removing commission fees will eliminate conflicts of interest and benefit investors directly. Its valuation at the time was around USD 22 million, backed by early-stage funding to support this ambitious move.

https://www.crowdfundinsider.c....om/2017/01/95048-fin

Tajinder Virk is Co-Founder & CEO of FINVASIA, leading its global operations including a commission-free ecosystem for financial products in India. Previously, he headed platforms like ZuluTrade, oversaw forex as Executive Director at Fxview, and held senior roles at ActTrader Technologies, Capital Wallet, Venus Capital, and BNP Paribas Fortis. He has a BE in Metallurgical Engineering (Punjab Engineering College) and an MBA in Finance (Georgia State).

https://theorg.com/org/finvasi....a/org-chart/tajinder

Zero-brokerage models are shaking up India’s stock market, making investing far more affordable. Thanks to tech-powered discount brokers and mobile apps, many fees that once ate into returns are vanishing. For frequent traders, even small savings per trade add up: turning what used to be 5% annual costs into much lower overheads. The result? Broader access, transparency, and more empowered investors.

https://www.livemint.com/marke....t/how-can-investors-