Why tomorrow’s finance leaders must think beyond spreadsheetsFinance leadership is shifting from historical accuracy to navigating future uncertainty, with AI becoming crucial for decision-making. Org...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
RBI declares record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to cushion war shockThe Reserve Bank of India announced a record surplus transfer to the government for FY26, though it falls short of budget estimates. This s...
23 May, 2026, 06.11 AM IST
Is this why retirees still struggle despite a new Social Security COLA forecast? Two ways to earn 4% on your money before the COLA arrivesA projected 3.9% Social Security COLA adjustment is making headlines — but millions of retirees don't need to wait until October to protect...
20 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Paying extra for MF-PMS? Here’s what investors get and what they may lose on returnsPMS-style mutual fund advisory can fetch you a curated selection of funds with allocation and execution embedded. This convenience faces a ...
18 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Trump wants China's help on Iran. Beijing may have other ideasPresident Trump will ask President Xi for help with the Iran conflict. China is unlikely to fully comply, preferring to maintain its econom...
14 May, 2026, 06.08 AM IST
You need nearly Rs 7 crore to raise a child in an Indian metro: Oxford trained financial advisor's viral video sparks debateRaising a child in an Indian metro city could cost Rs 6.75 crore over 21 years. Financial advisor Udayan Adhye highlights education inflati...
12 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
You don’t need crores to study abroad: Study advisor’s ‘Millionaire Myth’ TED Talk goes viralA viral TEDx talk challenges the notion that studying abroad is only for the wealthy. Study advisor Asslam Shaikh argues that lack of aware...
04 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
ETMarkets PMS Talk | Outperforming in a Crash: How Qode Growth Fund beat its benchmark by 14%, explains Rishabh NaharDespite a brutal Q4FY26 sell-off, the Qode Growth Fund outperformed its benchmark by over 14 percentage points. Fund Manager Rishabh Nahar ...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Germany to shift beyond student mobility; strengthen research, institutional collaboration in IndiaGermany's academic exchange agency DAAD is changing its focus in India. The agency is moving from just sending students to Germany to build...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Lack of professional financial advice can prove costly later: Pay for services, seek helpRecognise your limitations with respect to the range of skills and mastery you need when it comes to managing money and wealth. Your assets...
28 Aug, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
Why you should pay for financial advice when it is also available free of cost: ViewWith a fee-only advisor, the products recommended would be the ones that are most suited to their situation.
16 Jan, 2019, 10.10 AM IST
How dealing with a fee-only advisor is good for the client: ViewThe best bet for the investor would be a fee-only advisor, who only offers advice, just like a doctor/ lawyer and does not sell products an...
25 May, 2018, 01.07 PM IST
Financial planners not keen to take up advisory roleIndependent financial advisors are unwilling to register as investment advisors as new role demands forgoing steady income from commissions.
27 Nov, 2013, 05.33 AM IST
Financial advisors to suggest direct MF plans only at a feeWhile some said they will desist from advising clients to shift to the so-called direct plans, others may hike costs for advisory services ...
09 Jan, 2013, 11.42 AM IST