Geojit BNP Paribas launches SELFIE – its new trading platform

Revolutionizing the way people trade

Geojit BNP Paribas launches SELFIE – its new trading platform

To offer its customers a completely new and revitalized trading experience, Geojit BNP Paribas’ custom designed trading and investment platform branded Selfie was launched on 23 September 2015 by Rakesh Jhunjunwala, India’s most renowned investor.

Also present at the launch were, Geojit BNP Paribas’ Chairman, A P Kurian and Managing Director, C J George. The event was held at Trident Hotel, Mumbai.

The trading platform Selfie, gives users absolute control over their trading / investing with timely research inputs to make sound investment decisions. 

Selfie is the first of its kind in India to have an exhaustive range of features in a single platform. Apart from the Selfie web release, the company also launched its feature rich tablet edition, which is optimised for efficient use of screen real estate and touch capabilities. The tablet’s exclusive edition for android and iOS is available in app stores for download.
(From L to R) At the launch of new trading platform ‘Selfie’, Mr. C J George, Managing Director, Geojit BNP Paribas; Mr. A P Kurian, Chairman, Geojit BNP Paribas and Mr. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala in Mumbai

Speaking about Selfie, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala said, “Geojit BNP Paribas was at the helm of many technological innovations in the Indian capital markets. After viewing this platform, I can say that it is an outstanding effort that paves the way for enriched user experience.”

A P Kurian commented, “The platform is yet another example of Geojit BNP Paribas’ consistent focus on meeting the emerging needs of new a generation of investors. As the Indian economy picks up its growth we expect the entry of millions of new investors and traders with varying technology needs. Selfie is sure to meet those needs and exceed their expectations.”

The platform is yet another example of Geojit BNP Paribas working hard to meet the emerging and future needs of client in the technology domain. It is tailored around the requirements of individual users by offering a wide range of features such as customizable dashboard and trade from charts option. Selfie will also provide optimum user experience whichever device they are using, be it tablet, mobile, laptop or browser.

While C J George commented, “Selfie is aimed at helping new and experienced investors trade with ease, utilizing all the resources such as charts, research updates and the latest information where they want it to be, right at the fingertips. As it is custom designed, we were able to input our customers’ feedback and develop a product that is superior in terms of design, technology and trading features.”

The company’s previous online trading platform called Flip and mobile trading platform Flip-Me were launched in 2010. Since then, the company has been steadily working on creating a new generation platform which enables greater customization by the user. In keeping with the needs of the new generation users, Selfie was custom developed to ensure accessibility on all kinds of devices, operating systems and browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Mozilla and internet explorer. Powered by the latest web technologies and designed to maximize user experience, Selfie was custom developed by Geojit Technologies (GTL).

Speaking about the charting technology in Selfie, Dan Schleifer, CEO and Co-Founder, ChartIQ said, "We're thrilled to have our HTML5 charting technology featured in the new Selfie platform. Geojit BNP Paribas is clearly an innovator in the market, and this new platform is a reflection of that. With our charting and trade-from-chart capabilities, Geojit BNP Paribas' customers will have the best technical analysis tools available anywhere."

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What makes SELFIE by Geojit BNP Paribas a class apart

Product Features

In keeping with the needs of new generation users, Selfie was custom developed to ensure accessibility on all kinds of devices, operating systems and browsers such as Chrome, Safari, Mozilla and internet explorer. Selfie is the first of its kind in India to have an exhaustive range of features in a single platform.

Powered by the latest web technologies and designed to maximize user experience, Selfie combines a wide range of features such as:

·         Customizable dashboards and views with widgets basket
·         Uniform experience across multiple platforms and devices
·         Integrated Security view with quotes, charts, news, recommendations, MBP, F&O Chains & Order windows all at one place
·         Real time News aggregation and visualization engine
·         Market intelligence & Research calls
·        One click to trade 
·        Open access area that offers general information for all users
·        Location sensing

Selfie also offers among other things an Advanced Charting platform which enables a user to Trade directly from Charts, advanced chart types like Heiken-Ashi, Kagi, Point & Figure, Renko & Line Break, 90 + Studies and indicators. 

The trading platform’s feature rich F&O Analytics and Visualization Engine, incorporates Sectoral heat maps, Futures and options chains, Option Greeks charting and VWAP Screeners.



About Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services

Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services (www.geojitbnpparibas.com) is one of the leading financial services intermediaries in India, with a strong presence in the Gulf countries. Listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), it has more than 7,53,200 clients, a network of over 480 offices and has over Rs. 22,000 crore as Assets Under Custody and Management as on 30 June 2015. BNP Paribas is its main shareholder. 

Geojit BNP Paribas has an extensive presence in the Middle East region via joint ventures and partnerships:
Barjeel Geojit Securities, its joint venture with the Al Saud group is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and has branches in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Sharjah.

Aloula Geojit Capital Co., the joint venture with the Al Johar group in Saudi Arabia is headquartered in Riyadh with a branch in Dammam.

BBK Geojit Securities KSC, located in Kuwait, is a joint venture with Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait and JZA.
QBG Geojit Financial Services LLC  is the joint venture with Qurum Business Group and National Securities Co. and is based in Oman.

The Company also has presence in Bahrain through a business partnership with Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait.



About BNP Paribas...

BNP Paribas has a presence in 75 countries and has more than 185,000 employees, including 145,000 in Europe. It ranks highly in its two core activities: Retail Banking & Services (comprised of Domestic Markets and International Financial Services) and Corporate & Institutional Banking. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the leader in consumer lending. 

BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail banking model across the Mediterranean region, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe, and throughout a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas, and solid and fast-growing businesses in the Asia-Pacific region.




For further details, please contact –

Ms. Shilpa Suryawanshi – Prana PR – shilpa.suryawanshi@pranapr.com; 9833738595
Mr. Kishor Tapre – Prana PR – kishor.tapre@pranapr.com; 9819551567

For Selfie details, please connect with Mr. Mathews Parackel, Geojit BNP Paribas - 9995801388 / 484 2901906


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