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As popular as private market investments are, particularly in the institutional space, nobody should expect them to become a staple fixture in people’s retirement plans anytime soon, according to new research from Cerulli.

IRDAI) is most likely to give the go-ahead to IndusInd International Holdings Limited's acquisition of Reliance Capital's three insurance companies within a couple of weeks, said people aware of the development. The insurance regulator believes Reliance Capital is a major non-banking financial company going through bankruptcy proceedings, which need to be closed within the time frame prescribed by the court, they said. Last week, the committee of creditors had asked IndusInd International Holdings (IIHL) to conclude the process by the May 27 deadline. However, IIHL had informed lenders that without the IRDAI's approval, it would not be able to conclude the transaction. On February 27, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) gave its nod to IIHL's resolution plan worth ₹9,650 crore for Reliance Capital, formerly under the control of Anil Ambani. The NCLT directed IIHL to close the deal within a 90-day period. In March, in a letter to the administrator, the IRDAI had expressed reservations regarding IIHL's takeover of Reliance Capital, particularly about IIHL's diverse shareholder structure, under which no single entity holds more than a 10% stake. The IRDAI requested in-depth information on IIHL's shareholders, including their identities, countries of incorporation, citizenship, equity percentages and details of major shareholder groups.

Retirement planning is vital for securing your financial future. It ensures that you can maintain your lifestyle and meet expenses during your golden years. As the years go by, retirement becomes an increasingly pressing reality for every working individual. The prospect of retirement brings forth a multitude of uncertainties, but with proper planning, one can ensure a financially secure and comfortable future. In today’s dynamic financial landscape, two essential tools stand out for retirement planning: Mutual Funds (MF) and Insurance. Mutual Funds, with their diverse investment options, offer a robust platform for building a retirement corpus. Through systematic investment plans (SIPs), individuals can invest small amounts regularly, benefitting from the power of compounding over time. Equity Mutual Funds, known for their potential for high returns over the long term, can be a cornerstone of retirement planning, albeit with a higher risk. For those seeking stability, Debt Mutual Funds provide a safer avenue with moderate returns. Furthermore, retirement-oriented Mutual Fund schemes like Retirement Funds or Pension Funds are specifically designed to align with long-term retirement goals. These funds often dynamically adjust asset allocation over time, gradually shifting from high-risk to low-risk investments as retirement approaches, ensuring capital preservation.

China, India and religious affinities, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on Wednesday as he appealed for cohesion in his last major speech before stepping down from the leadership of the prosperous city-state in two weeks. «Social cohesion is important and race, language, and religion are traditional fault lines that will never go away for Singapore. While huge efforts have been made to build a shared Singaporean identity, the nation will always be subject to external forces that pull different segments of its population in different directions,» Lee said as he delivered the keynote address at the May Day Rally. «We cannot disavow our diverse ethnic roots and religious affinities — Chinese Singaporeans with China, Indian Singaporeans with their various ancestral homes in India, Malay Singaporeans with the rest of our region, and with the global Muslim Ummah,» Lee said impressing on the citizens of prosperous island state nestled in the heart of Southeast Asia.

Kirti Azad sought to poke holes in the BJP's Hindu nationalism plank, saying if the saffron party persists in using the «Hindu Khatre mein» (Hindus in danger) narrative despite being in power for ten years, it raises doubts about the party's necessity to return to power. The former BJP MP-turned-TMC nominee from West Bengal's Bardhaman-Durgapur Lok Sabha seat, also said the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was a «ploy to communalise the polls» since the saffron camp «lacks an impressive report card to present before the masses». In an interview with PTI, Azad highlighted India's diversity and argued against the feasibility of implementing UCC in such a varied cultural landscape while stressing that history belies BJP's claims of Hindu insecurity under previous regimes. «During the Mughal rule, Hindus were not under threat; they were not in peril during British rule; even under multiple governments post-Independence, Hindus never faced any perceived danger. So how come Hindus are suddenly in danger when a Hindu nationalist party is in power for the last 10 years?» he argued.

India’s rapid economic growth and increasingly complex social and public challenges underscore the need for robust public-policy education. However, public policy programmes fall short of adequately preparing the next generation of policymakers, civil servants and engaged citizens. Traditionally, public policy education in India has been confined to post-graduate degree programmes, often offered in isolation from the real-world complexities that policymakers face.

fintechs and law enforcement agencies on steps to foster strong collaboration and address key challenges such as cybersecurity and digital financial fraud. Some key issues that were discussed in a workshop held by the finance ministry on Tuesday included the creation of a suspicious registry of banking correspondents and fraudsters involved in financial fraud and the geotagging of digital transactions to track the money trails.

All parents face a common challenge pertaining to investment decisions, i.e., how to balance their child’s educational needs and financial goals. As a parent, you want your child to go to a good school and then a premiere college or university for world-class education, which needs a good amount of financial planning to continuously meet expenses on that front. Balancing a child’s education and long-term financial planning requires strategic planning.

In the fast-paced world of high net-worth individuals (HNIs), investment choices extend beyond financial returns. They seek a blend of profitability, purpose and prestige. Understanding these sophisticated investors reveals the highly diverse nature of an HNI’s investment portfolio.

Rick Nott’s godfather would gift stocks for birthdays and Christmas and his stories about listed companies enthralled the young man who would focus his career on working with wealth.

₹27 to ₹31 per share. Retail investors must invest a minimum of ₹124,000, with the minimum lot size for an application being 4000 shares. Refractory Shapes IPO is a book-built issue looking to raise over ₹18.60 crore and is entirely a fresh issue of 60 lakh shares.

Maharashtra Day, also known as Maharashtra Diwas, is observed on May 1 every year to commemorate the formation of the state of Maharashtra in 1960. It holds great significance for the Marathi people, celebrating the end of the Bombay Presidency and the establishment of Maharashtra's separate identity.

₹60 for each equity share with a face value of ₹10. Sai Swami Metals & Alloys IPO lot size consists of 2,000 shares. Applications have to include a minimum of 2,000 equity shares; after that, multiples of 2,000 equity shares will be considered.

Azi Handley, VP of Global Strategic Alliances at Kyndryl, leads this transformative journey. With over 24 years of experience, Azi brings a wealth of expertise. Her strategic partnerships with industry leaders like VMware, Red Hat, Oracle, and others have enabled them to harness the power of AI, automation, and cloud solutions.

BTC Layer2 project BEVM has officially disclosed an investment from Bitmain, the leading manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining servers globally. The precise amount of the investment remains undisclosed.

K-drama 'Bloodhounds' season 2 is happening on Netflix. Netflix has greenlit the highly acclaimed Korean drama 'Bloodhounds' for a second season, much to the delight of fans worldwide, as per a report on WhatsOnNetflix. Set to commence later in 2024, filming for the much-anticipated second season promises to delve even deeper into the riveting narrative and complex characters that captivated audiences in the initial installment. The renewal announcement signals the streaming giant's continued commitment to diverse and captivating storytelling from around the globe.

State Street has released its third annual private markets survey, highlighting that despite macroeconomic challenges, institutional investors are poised to increase their stakes in private markets significantly over the coming years.

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Indian-American man who drove his Tesla off a cliff with his family inside was grappling with major depressive disorder and experienced a psychotic break during the incident, according to an LA Times report. The incident in question involves Dr Dharmesh Patel, a radiologist from Pasadena, who faced three counts of attempted murder after he drove his family's Tesla off Devil’s Slide cliff on Highway 1 near Half Moon Bay (California), as per prosecutors. The doctors, Mark Patterson and James Armontrout, presented their testimony in support of Patel's defence.

Yes Bank Q4 Results: Indian Private lender YES Bank posted a significant increase in net profit by 123 per cent on April 27, as opposed to analysts' expectations for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY24. The bank's net profit surged 123.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹452 crore, compared to ₹202.4 crore in Q4FY23. This growth momentum continued from the previous quarter, with a 95.2 per cent increase sequentially (Q-o-Q). The bank saw a robust growth in non-interest income across various fee streams, with a 56.3 per cent Y-o-Y and 31.3 per cent Q-o-Q increase in Q4FY24.

JNK India last week, the primary market is back to hibernation in the mainboard segment as there are no fresh public offers opening next weekend. However, 3 SME issues and 4 listings are still going to grab investors' attention. The public offer of JNK India, which received a healthy subscription of over 28 times, will also see its shares listed at the bourses.