BUSINESS
Mutual funds barred from bundling schemes with insurance or any other products
For more than a decade mutual fund houses have been offering bundled insurance along with systematic investment plans (SIP). The insurance feature is targeted at investors looking for goal-based investments.
BUSINESS
SEBI standardises nomination process for mutual fund investments
Folios without nomination or an opting-out declaration will be frozen.
BUSINESS
National Pension Scheme to let subscribers change asset allocation four times a year
More options to change the asset allocation mean savvy subscribers can take advantage of market movements.
BUSINESS
IRDAI extends ‘use-and-file’ framework to life insurance companies
Life insurers will not need prior IRDAI approval to launch certain products, actuaries, product management committee to have additional responsibilities
MCMINIS
Will banking sector funds make a strong comeback?
BUSINESS
Retail investors bump up MF investments despite volatile market, dent in debt funds after rate hikes
Systematic investment plans (SIP) have emerged as a preferred mode of investment in equity funds. SIP contribution for May stood at Rs 12,286 crore compared to Rs 11, 863 crore in previous month
MCMINIS
What kind of gold can ETFs buy?
MCMINIS
Why avoid 10 Year constant maturity funds now?
MCMINIS
What is IRDAI’s diktat on ombudsman orders?
BUSINESS
Eight important money matters that need your attention this June
From higher home loan interest rates and third-party motor premiums to charges introduced for EMI purchases using credit cards and Aadhaar-enabled payments, many operational changes start in June
MCMINIS
Why do ETFs need market makers?
MCMINIS
What are segregated portfolios in mutual funds?
MCMINIS
What is premium loading in insurance policies?
MCMINIS
How does joint holding in mutual fund work?
BUSINESS
Axis Mutual Fund probe widens to be sure nothing is missed, says Axis Bank MD and CEO
Axis Bank’s Amitabh Chaudhry said Axis Mutual Fund is keeping Sebi updated of its investigation and will take further action if anything is found against any more individuals. Investigation will go on for four-six weeks
BUSINESS
Home loans: Banks and housing finance companies that offer lowest interest rates
Several banks have already announced hike in interest rates on home loans linked to repo rates post RBI's policy action on May 4, while others could increase their rates from June 1
BUSINESS
Why are silver ETFs giving poor returns?
MCMINIS
How to make a nominee in mutual fund?
BUSINESS
Why did Holcim sell its India assets to Adani? Analysis of deal impact on cement sector
The Adani Group on May 15 said that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Swiss cement major Holcim Ltd’s businesses in India -- Ambuja Cements and ACC Ltd -- in a deal that propels the infrastructure conglomerate helmed by billionaire Gautam Adani as the second-largest cement maker in the country. Ashwin Mohan who broke the story joins Karunya Rao.
BUSINESS
Axis Mutual Fund case: 'Investors should wait for investigation to get over before taking a call on their investments’
In the latest edition of Money Matters - Moneycontrol's Twitter Spaces - we spoke with experts on the ongoing probe at Axis MF in alleged irregularities and what should investors do with their investments in Axis MF
MCMINIS
Why have investors been selling g-sec funds?
BUSINESS
Gold ETFs came back on investors’ radar in April, but will investors continue buying them?
The actions of Indian mutual fund investors are in line with their global counterparts. Gold’s strong price performance and rising uncertainty in the financial markets arising from both geopolitical tensions and recession fears made investors look at the yellow metal.
MCMINIS
How LIC shares would be allotted
BUSINESS
Equity fund inflows slow down as investors turn cautious
Many investors prefer the systematic investment plan route, particularly when it comes to equity funds. SIP contributions for April 2022 came down marginally to Rs 11,863 crore against Rs 12,327 crore in March.
