Many UK pension savers are unaware that their death benefits are governed by scheme rules rather than wills. New government measures from 2027 will influence how these benefits are taxed and inherited, emphasising the importance of keeping beneficiary nominations up…
As more South Koreans use mobile banking apps to send holiday money during Chuseok, authorities highlight ongoing risks of misdirected transfers, with thousands seeking recovery assistance in 2024 despite high success rates. As the Chuseok holiday sends more people reaching…
NPCI BHIM Services has introduced MyUPI, an AI-powered conversational tool integrated within the BHIM Payments App, providing Indian UPI users with 24/7 multi-language support and enhanced security features to boost trust and ease of use. NPCI BHIM Services has introduced…
Russian consumers are warned about a new scam that uses false promises of mortgage support to trick individuals into revealing personal information and granting access to their accounts, phising the state social support services and bank websites. Russian consumers are…
As America’s population ages, financial advisers are increasingly tasked with recognising early signs of dementia and helping clients navigate financial vulnerability, fraud risks, and long-term care planning before crises emerge. As America’s population ages, financial advisers are being asked to…
An Indian professional in Sydney shares detailed insights into his earnings, expenses, and savings, highlighting how transitioning from hourly jobs to consulting can significantly boost savings in a high-cost city. Divyaj Gautam, an Indian professional in Sydney, has drawn attention…
At the 6th Financial Innovation Forum, experts highlight how AI tools can spot suspicious activity earlier in the scam process, yet emphasise that final decisions should still rely on human judgment to prevent scams effectively. Artificial intelligence is increasingly being…
Many household budgets falter not because of daily spending but due to unpredictable costs such as insurance renewals, travel, and maintenance. Experts suggest annual planning and sinking funds to embed these expenses into regular budgets, fostering financial resilience. Most household…
As families seek affordable protection during key life stages, recent analysis underscores the increasing preference for term life policies over permanent options, driven by affordability and clarity of purpose. Life insurance remains one of the clearest ways to protect a…
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the IRDAI to gather statistics on life insurance policies issued to people with autism, cerebral palsy, and Asperger’s syndrome, highlighting ongoing concerns over the practical accessibility of protections for neurodivergent individuals. The Supreme…
Police in Patna have arrested four men linked to a sophisticated scam that used near-identical fake bank customer-care numbers to siphon off over ₹3 crore, exposing a wider cybercrime network targeting bank customers across Bihar. Police in Patna say a…
A social media post revealing a monthly spend of ₹1.2 lakh by a Gurugram couple has reignited discussions on the true cost of middle-class lifestyles in India’s priciest urban markets, highlighting soaring housing and discretionary expenses. A Gurugram couple’s social…
