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What’s making multi-asset allocation funds tick?
Experts say adopting an all-asset class approach makes sense as we are in an era marked with high inflation & interest rates, low liquidity, high volatility and escalating geo-political issues.
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A guide to tackling Diwali overspending blues: How to chalk out practical debt reduction strategies
The festive fervour of Diwali may have prompted revellers to overspend. But don’t worry. There are several strategies that you can adopt to minimise your debt burden.
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Wedding gifts are tax-free, but be aware of capital gains tax rules, maintain records
There is no levy on wedding gifts but do bear in mind the nuances—if you have received these gifts well before or after the wedding, you need to be prepared with documents to handle queries, if any, from the income tax department.
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IRDAI asks insurers to strengthen cybercrime defences, proposes revisions to anti-fraud policy
The insurance regulator has also categorised as fraud the misrepresentation of policy features and dishonest 'non-disclosure of material facts'
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This Diwali, your investment portfolio too may need tidying up. Here are 7 clean-up tips
Investment Portfolio Cleaning Tips: A once-a-year portfolio clean-up is an essential process that helps realign investments with an investor's financial goals, says capital market experts.
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How EPFO pays out pension to family members of the deceased
When employees contribute to their EPF and EPS accounts through employers every month, they not only build their retirement kitty, but also create a safety net for their families in the case of their untimely demise
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Which small-cap funds have most cash on their hands?
The gush of inflows has forced many small-cap funds to look at ways to reduce risk in their portfolios. A way of reducing risk in a small-cap scheme is cash holding.
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Are you facing a liquidity crunch on paying TCS? Your employer can help
If eligible, taxpayers can claim a refund on the TCS being withheld at the time of filing I-T returns, as per the government's new notification that was issued on October 17.
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Equity-debt split: How age and risk tolerance should guide your allocation
Both equity and debt investments are important. How you split your money between them depends on your age, your risk tolerance, and what you are saving for.
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Is the 10-times-annual-income thumb rule for determining the right term life cover the best for you?
Term Insurance: A simple method of estimating the minimum amount of life insurance cover needed, the thumb rule is often cited by individuals and experts. However, it is best if you take several parameters—your income, assets, liabilities, dependants’ needs, goals and financial status.
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Coldplay or compounding? Here’s how to balance fun and finances with your festive bonus
Bonuses are always a good way to recharge mid-year and it’s okay to indulge. But don’t forget to set aside a big chunk for investments and also becoming debt-free if you are paying EMIs.
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How not putting your eggs in one basket can help you achieve goals, minimise risks
Sensex and Nifty hit fresh all-time highs: Hedging your bets by allocating your investments across various asset classes, sectors and geographical regions can protect your portfolio from the inevitable fluctuations of the market. Simply put, diversification is one of the most effective ways to manage risk and enhance long-term returns.
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NPS Unscrambled: What you need to know about partial, premature, & final withdrawals
The NPS permits partial withdrawals during the scheme's tenure to meet specific requirements such as children’s education, house purchase, treatment of critical illnesses, etc.
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Advance tax: Pay your second installment by September 15 to avoid penalties
Advance tax payments are to be made in four installments in a financial year – June 15, September 15, December 15 and March 15. This tax becomes due if your estimated tax payable exceeds Rs 10,000.
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Need for greater focus on improving financial literacy, risk awareness and consumer protection: PFRDA chief
With the financial landscape becoming increasingly digital, taking steps to mitigate data privacy and cyber security risks is also critical, PFRDA chairman Deepak Mohanty has said.
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Capitalmind receives SEBI’s in-principle approval to launch mutual fund
Capitalmind Financial Services, which was founded by Deepak Shenoy, applied for an in-principle approval for a mutual fund licence on January 5, 2024.
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Moneycontrol MF Summit: ‘Asset allocation is on social media. In real life, investors chase returns’
The biggest challenge for asset management companies is to meet investors’ expectations amid rising risks in the MF sector.
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Moneycontrol MF Summit | Regulations, reflections and rapid chess: Industry’s bigwigs brainstorm for shaping Bharat’s investment landscape
Top CEOs and heads of investments from several fund houses got together to discuss how the Rs 65-trillion Indian mutual fund industry will handle the gush of investors that’ll come in when systematic investment inflows go up from Rs 23,000 crore clocked in July 2024 to the approaching milestone of Rs 50,000-crore-a-month inflows.
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Moneycontrol MF Summit: Investors need to be more on the active side in this market, says Akhil Chaturvedi, Motilal Oswal AMC
The demand for passive mutual funds has grown exponentially over the past few years and the assets under management in this segment has grown to Rs 10.2 lakh crore or 17 percent of the total market share.
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Comeback Trail: Franklin Templeton launches Franklin India Ultra Short Duration Fund
The scheme will look to offer the benefits of lower volatility, reduced interest rate risk, and moderate credit risk, making it a good choice for short-term savings
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SEBI's new measures on front running: Mechanism to ensure transparency and investor protection, says AMFI
The measures by SEBI are aimed at curbing misconducts such as front running, insider trading, or misuse of sensitive information, putting the onus of responsible conduct on the CEO or managing director, and the Chief Compliance Officer of the AMC to implement the deterrence.
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No ITR filing extension: Can salaried tax-payers file returns after July 31?
Such tax-payers can file belated returns or revise their returns up to December 31. Companies and businesspersons who need to get their accounts audited can file their returns by October 31.
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ITR filing: How social media influencers, gig workers should file their income tax returns
ITR filing 2024: Such tax-payers should choose between forms ITR-3 or ITR-4 (Sugam) carefully, declare all incomes, verify Form-26AS and AIS and maintain proofs for deductions claimed.
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ITR filing deadline: Know the exemptions and deductions that senior citizens can claim
Income tax return: Senior citizens are eligible for deductions under section 80C on investments made in senior citizens’ saving schemes (SCSS) if they choose the old tax regime, besides exemption of up to Rs 50,000 under section 80TTB on interest on fixed and savings deposit interest earned.
