BUSINESS
Franklin Templeton is here to stay in India, we are hiring and getting ready to launch new funds: Sanjay Sapre
One learning is that we need to be even more conservative when it comes to putting our portfolios through stress tests for extreme events, says Sanjay Sapre.
BUSINESS
Two years of Franklin Templeton debt fund crisis: Will it win investors back?
Having returned to investors nearly all the money stuck in the six debt funds it unceremoniously wound up two years ago, Franklin Templeton is looking to win back investors and distributors. It’s not going to be easy.
BUSINESS
Prashant Jain of HDFC MF is prepared for volatility and is betting on sectors like capital goods and energy
Sizeable domestic flows in the face of foreign fund outflows should keep volatility in check, says Prashant Jain, executive director and chief investment officer of HDFC Mutual Fund.
BUSINESS
Sebi bans mutual fund scheme launches till pool accounts are discontinued
After giving more time to mutual funds and distributors to implement the pool account rule till July 1, Sebi asked mutual funds to stop launching any new schemes till the new alternate mechanism is implement
BUSINESS
Reopening Parag Parikh Flexi Cap is best decision at this stage: Neil Parag Parikh, chairman and CEO, PPFAS MF
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund is one of the best-performing equity mutual funds. It is part of the MC30, Moneycontrol’s curated basket of best mutual funds. Neil Parag Parikh says that keeping the fund shut until fresh overseas investment limits are announced would have meant missing domestic equity market opportunities. However, reopening the fund may also mean the ratio of domestic and foreign equity will get altered.
BUSINESS
Infosys makes it mark on men’s tennis circuit this week
This week's marquee tennis event at Newport, US is called Infosys Hall of Fame Open, after the Indian tech firm became title sponsor to the ATP tournament for the first time this year. In addition to being the title sponsor to the Hall of Fame Open, Infosys will also help digitise and preserve the history of the International Hall of Open.
BUSINESS
MC30: The best mutual funds to invest in
Mutual funds are meant for long-term investments, more so MC30 schemes
BUSINESS
MC30: Ranking slips for three funds, but that’s no reason for worry
We do not take schemes out of MC30 just because their ratings dip
BUSINESS
Too many mutual funds in your portfolio? It's time to consolidate
Having too many schemes in your portfolio makes it difficult to track. But over-diversification can be as bad for your portfolio as under-diversification. Here's how to strike a balance
BUSINESS
Why have balanced advantage funds become so popular?
Not all BAFs behave in the same way. The sales pitch may be common, but their paths are different
BUSINESS
Financial advisors crowdsource an education start-up for skill development
Ninety-nine leading financial advisors come together to formalize education of financial planners through the Network FP platform
BUSINESS
New fund houses set-up headquarters outside Mumbai: Bengaluru and now Pune to play host
NAVI and Zerodha have their base in Bengaluru, while Bajaj Finserv will operate its mutual funds business from Pune
BUSINESS
HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Infosys and more...in a blockchain ETF's portfolio? That's possible
A misconception that Blockchain ETFs are a proxy to investing in Cryptocurrencies, put the brakes on the launch of India's first Bitcoin ETF in November. But Cryptocurrencies are just one use of the blockchain technology
BUSINESS
ICICI Prudential Passive Multi-asset Fund of Funds NFO review: Should you invest?
By restricting itself to passive funds, the house eliminates fund manager risk, at least partially
BUSINESS
Cryptocurrencies Bill: Why investors shouldn't press the panic button
Prices of Bitcoin and Ether are down. Even if cryptocurrencies are banned, an exit window may be given for investors.
BUSINESS
How wealth advisors temper the portfolio risks of newbie ESOP millionaires
Traditional goals don’t work for startup ESOP crorepatis. The key is to channelize the risk-taking ability in the right direction and yet allow the young crowd some room to do what they want with their money.
BUSINESS
Made millions via ESOPs when your startup listed? Here’s how you must invest the jackpot smartly
Startup employees are inherently risk-taking. But an all-weather diversified portfolio is crucial to preserve and grow their ESOP wealth
BUSINESS
Is the Aditya Birla Sun Life Business Cycle Fund risky for investors?
This scheme aims to identify the sectors that are likely to do well when the economy booms
BUSINESS
PGIM retirement survey: Half of India isn't prepared financially for life after work
Provident fund and gratuity only take care of 30 percent of your total post-retirement corpus requirements
BUSINESS
NJ India Mutual Fund's debut NFO receives Rs 5,200 crore: Here’s what investors should know
Rising equity markets and a strong in-house distribution arm have helped the new fund house collect a record amount
BUSINESS
Choosing your financial planner: Check if age and investment philosophy match
If your financial planner is of your age group, then she would empathize with your goals and needs
BUSINESS
Why are there very few registered investment advisors in India?
SEBI's stringent norms on education and experience, and its zeal to keep givers of stock tips away, have ended up keeping out genuine investment advisors.
BUSINESS
The all new MFC platform: Will it be a one-stop portal for all mutual fund transactions?
The Indian MF industry has come together for rolling out this platform. Your PAN and mobile number would suffice for logging in.
TRENDS
Five most irreversible Grand Slam tennis losses in recent memory
The loss in Sunday's men's singles finals at the US Open may not be enough to stop Novak Djokovic from amassing the most number of grand slam singles titles in future, but it denied him a chance to make history. All losses are heart-breaking, but some carry higher stakes than the rest.
