In this PLoS ONE article, Allen, Carbo, Chakravorti, Rodriguez, and Ardic use random forest estimation to identify 14 key predictors out of 190 variables with the largest predictive power for MSMR adoption and usage of digital payments. Using conditional inference trees, we study the importance of sequencing and interactions of...
In this keynote presentation, Chakravorti discusses how FinTech and big tech firms are increasing competition in the payments space. Entry into payments, often allows these non-bank providers the ability to offer loans to underserved consumers and small merchants. In the rest of the talk, Chakravorti discusses the effectiveness of certain...
The adoption of electronic payments and their frequent use is thought of as a first step for broader financial use for traditionally unbanked individuals and merchants. The purpose of this report is to analyze the design, implementation, and efficacy of many incentives implemented by different types of stakeholders around the...
As part of training of Indian senior bankers, the National Institute of Bank Management located in Pune, India, invitedChakravorti to teach three courses. This course is on the evolution of FinTech in India and beyond. Specifically, the presentation focuses on how FinTechs provide greater access to payments, lending, and investments...
As part of training of Indian senior bankers, the National Institute of Bank Management located in Pune, India, invited Chakravorti to teach three courses. This course is on the FinTech financing options of MSMEs.
In this presentation, Chakravorti discusses the challenges in SME lending in the Middle East and Central Asia. He focuses on the potential of FinTechs to reduce lending frictions and increase financing in the region.
In this presentation, Chakravorti discusses how new entrants are disrupting payments. Specifically, he looks at how FinTechs are leveraging new technologies and Big Tech firms leveraging their large user bases to provide payment services to underserved segments often at lower prices. He also analyzes the role of the public sector...
In this report, Biasi and Chakravorti study the rapidly growing although extremely volatile initial coin offering (ICO) market. We identify which traditional markets are being disrupted by ICOs. We discuss the necessary infrastructure needed to support this market. We analyze market dynamics in terms of volatility, global presence, the impact...
Chakravorti presented at Payments Canada 2018 in Toronto on May 9, 2018. He discussed the response of incumbents to the entry of FinTech firms. Specifically, he discussed payment, lending, wealth management, and cryptocurrency segments. He touched on the role of regulation and discussed the lack of banking services in the...
Bob Chakravorti was a guest lecture in Heather Russell's graduate law FinTech Program at Boston University Law School. Bob discussed the potential roles for cryptocurrencies and blockchains in finance.