Banks and MFs Face Further Restrictions by RBI!

While the Mutual Fund industry was just recuperating from SEBI’s blow of banning entry loads on mutual fund units, they have been struck with another lightening. Now, RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has come up with a new regulation by which banks need to cap their investments in the liquid schemes of mutual funds at 10% of… Read More »

Diversify Your Portfolio With Style!

Most investors concentrate only on a few aspects when it comes to portfolio building and give heed to the guidance that helps them grow their investments. One such aspect is diversification. The pursuit of diversification is best when an individual’s funds are invested in limited number of funds but which are aggressive in nature. Although… Read More »

Do Not Be Game to Fraud Attacks

As we are becoming increasingly dependent on plastic money for all our transactions, one cannot fail to ignore the penetrating force of fraudsters and fraudulent transactions. Constant vigil and precautions are important in order to safeguard your privacy and interests. With the two-factor password authorization being introduced by the Reserve Bank of India, it has… Read More »

Deactivate Lost Credit Cards Immediately

As soon as you realize that your credit card has been lost, stolen or misplaced, call up your bank’s call centre immediately to deactivate the card. You must do this even before attempting to retrieve the lost card. This is to protect yourself against the fraudulent use of your credit card. Often, banks offer little… Read More »

Debt Funds are Also Susceptible to Risks

Investments and savings are broadly categorized into 3 categories. The first category are those investors who want to benefit themselves by trading online and try to earn profits on a daily basis. The second category of investors prefers to invest in passive trading, the best option being Mutual Funds. A systematic Investment Plan (SIP) route… Read More »

Do Not Fret Anymore on Returns from Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs)

Unit Linked Insurance Plans or ULIPs refer to a category of goal-based financial solutions that provide the perfect combination of protection and savings to an investor. They are managed in accordance with your personalized needs, thereby offering unprecedented transparency and flexibility to an investor. They offer insurance protection plus the benefit of wealth creation opportunities,… Read More »

Do Not Have Market-related Inhibitions

The recent market meltdown has done more than swallow the profitability of many global companies across the world; it has also eaten up the confidence of investors in the market and its viability. It’s after effects has witnessed a total reversal of faith as investors are eager to step away from the market, showing a… Read More »