The Indian government’s move to potentially reintroduce merchant discount rates on certain high-value UPI payments faces criticism from industry stakeholders, who fear increased costs for small businesses and disruption to digital payment growth. A possible move by India to reintroduce…
As the August MSCI Korea Index review approaches, LG Innotek emerges as a frontrunner for inclusion, reflecting a market recovery and potential for significant passive inflows, despite conflicting predictions on index adjustments. As the August MSCI Korea Index review approaches,…
The three-account system, which allocates funds for essentials, savings, and discretionary spending, offers a straightforward way to improve household financial discipline and reduce stress, with experts endorsing its adaptable approach amid changing budgets. The appeal of the three-account method is…
Experts warn that slipping into paycheck-to-paycheck living, reliance on credit cards, and borrowing to cover existing debts are key indicators that household debt may be becoming unmanageable, risking long-term financial stability. Debt can be a useful tool when it helps…
Asian stocks show mixed performances amid investor caution ahead of upcoming US inflation figures, while European and US markets edge lower and commodities fluctuate. Asian markets ended mixed on Thursday, with traders watching for the next US inflation reading that…
While HELOCs offer flexible borrowing using your home’s equity, understanding the potential risks, costs, and repayment challenges is crucial before tapping into this financial tool. A home equity line of credit can look like an easy way to tap the…
The Better Business Bureau alerts consumers to a surge in counterfeit QR codes placed over legitimate ones, posing significant risks at parking meters, transport, and parcels, urging caution and verification. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to look twice…
GuideStone Financial Resources issues urgent warning as FBI reports billions lost to evolving cyber scams, with older adults disproportionately affected by the growing threat of ‘Phantom Hacker’ schemes leveraging AI and impersonation tactics. GuideStone Financial Resources is warning its members…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasises the importance of state empowerment, funding, and capacity-building to achieve India’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, highlighting the need to include underdeveloped regions and modernise the socioeconomic fabric. Nirmala Sitharaman has used a lecture…
IIT Madras-incubated startup Solinas Integrity raises $5.5 million in Series A1 funding to expand its robotics-driven solutions for water infrastructure inspection and maintenance across India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Solinas Integrity, an IIT Madras-incubated robotics and climate technology…
