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Source: Live Mint Recently, the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India, proposed changes to make it easier for individuals to become registered investment advisors (RIA) for individuals looking to get advice on their personal finances. SEBI has done this, presumably, with the objective of encouraging more professionals to seek out the RIA…
Source: Live Mint Starting 1 November, insiders in mutual fund companies, including asset management company (AMC) executives, trustees, and their immediate relatives, will be subject to the same stringent rules that govern trades in listed securities. This is the first time mutual funds will be regulated under insider trading rules, ensuring that those with access…
Source: Live Mint Is it possible to bounce back from the brink of bankruptcy to carve out a strong financial base for oneself? The answer to that question is yes, provided one has access to sound financial advice that can help one tide over losses and pick the right investments that will help build wealth…
Source: Live Mint A diversified investment portfolio consisting of equity and debt elements, some liquid funds for emergencies and some real estate exposure make young Harsh Mishra a real mascot for good financial planning for other GenZs like him. With a stable job and controlled monthly expenses, he has set a financial independence score for…
Source: Live Mint If you are planning to invest in mutual funds anytime soon then remember that Diwali is a good time to make a new beginning. There are a number of market veterans who may advise you against investing at the current valuations which are arguably quite steep. Nifty50’s current P/E (price/earnings) ratio is…
Source: Live Mint If you are contemplating investment in a mutual fund scheme, it is normal to examine its past returns. While looking at the trend of historical returns for a year or two usually can offer some insights, it often does not give a complete picture of how the scheme has fared over a…
Source: Live Mint They don’t just play with them but also want to secure their future financially. Most of them give the money meant for the grandchildren to the latter’s parents. Investing in the name of grandchildren directly, unless the grandparents are their legal guardians, is not simple. Take the case of Bengaluru-based Naga Subramanian….
Source: Live Mint While returns may drive investment decisions, the true challenge lies in understanding and managing the various risks—whether personal, portfolio-related, behaviour and even perception. A broader classification of risks could be on what we know, what we don’t know and unpredictable events. Managing risk is the key to generating optimal returns over long…
Source: Live Mint The stock market gods have been kind in recent years—and sometimes very kind, delivering impressive returns for those who made the right investment choices and got a bit lucky. Unsurprisingly, many individuals have taken notice and moved into direct stock investing. One look at the number of demat accounts being opened shows…
Source: Live Mint The dematerialization process First, open demat accounts for the transferor and the transferee. “We get two demat accounts—one for the transferor and one for the transferee. If units are in physical form, they must first be dematerialized,” explains Amit Sahita, director of Fincode Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. View Full Image Graphic by…
