The Indian Parliament has approved legislation potentially ending the zero-fee model for UPI transactions, allowing banks and payment providers to levy charges and signalling a significant transformation in digital payment infrastructure. India’s Lok Sabha has passed a bill that could…
As monsoon rains intensify, insurers introduce specialised add-ons for EV owners to cover costly battery and electrical components, highlighting a shift towards tailored flood protection amid rising water-related risks. For buyers weighing an electric car, the key insurance question is…
A Kerala consumer commission has mandated Union Bank of India to refund a customer ₹10,000 after a failed ATM transaction, highlighting the importance of transaction records and the rising scrutiny of bank accountability in failed cash withdrawals. A consumer commission…
Cathay Life Insurance highlights the importance of customised insurance plans for fathers at different life stages, urging families to review their cover in time for Father’s Day, with a focus on income protection, cancer, and age-related care. With Father’s Day…
JCB and Trend Micro have made their generative AI-powered fraud screening tool permanently available in the MyJCB app, aiming to combat the surge in phishing and card fraud in Japan with enhanced real-time detection features. JCB and Trend Micro have…
Jammu and Kashmir Bank has partnered with SBI Life Insurance to distribute a wider range of life and health insurance products across its extensive branch network, enhancing financial inclusion in the region. Jammu and Kashmir Bank has broadened its insurance…
A growing number of households are adopting paycheck-based budgeting to better manage income and expenses, offering a practical approach to reducing financial stress and building savings, especially for those living paycheck to paycheck. Budgeting by paycheck is gaining attention because…
Expert opinions suggest that healthy single individuals with no dependants and solid savings may not need life insurance, but liabilities like debt or business commitments could warrant coverage. As life circumstances evolve, the decision to insure may change. For a…
AIB reports a 59% rise in payment fraud cases in July, highlighting increasingly convincing scams that pressure customers into revealing sensitive information or transferring funds, with criminals employing tactics like fake texts, impersonation, and urgency. AIB has warned customers to…
Alexander Vurasko highlights how consumers may recover funds for charges made after cancelling subscriptions, emphasising the importance of documentation and quick action in dispute processes. Consumers may be able to recover money taken for a subscription if the charge landed…
Freefincal updates its National Pension Scheme fund screener for August 2026, focusing on funds with persistent outperformance and downside protection, offering investors a refined approach to shortlist stable schemes beyond mere trailing returns. Freefincal’s latest National Pension Scheme fund screener…
As practical needs and financial pressures grow, families are increasingly enhancing their land assets to sustain wealth and support multigenerational households, emphasising careful ownership structuring amidst rising inheritance disputes. Families with land to their name are increasingly looking at property…
