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New financial changes are lined up to come into effect across the country from March 1, 2024. From Paytm Payments Bank to GST regulations, these changes will significantly impact tax implications and financial decisions for nearly all banking customers.

Your financial health mirrors your skills to manage your wealth and debt effectively. It is often seen as a reflection of your stability and your credibility to be eligible for financial products. In the journey towards financial stability, one of the critical aspects often overlooked is credit health.

Equity markets had a strong start to March, with indices scaling to record highs. In Saturday's trade, shares of Jio Financial, Paytm, Axis Bank, Torrent Power, among others, will be in focus due to various news developments.

While an overwhelming number of women are living with financial anxiety, many are taking active steps to improve their situation and boost their financial confidence, according to new research from Fidelity.

By Michael S. Derby and Dan Burns

The House Financial Services Committee voted on Thursday to proceed with a resolution that would “reverse” the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) controversial digital asset accounting bulletin, SAB 121.

The changes continue at Focus Financial as the firm announces another merger of firms within its network. The independent wealth network unveiled an agreement under which GW & Wade – a Wellesley, Massachusetts-headquartered practice – will join fellow Focus Financial partner firm The Colony Group.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has now released a draft framework for banks to follow. As per the framework, banks will be mandated to disclose those climate-related risks which have a bearing on their financial stability. While observing that climate-related risks are one of the emerging risk and are expected to significantly impact them, these entities play an important role in financing the transition towards an environmentally sustainable economy.

LPL Financial has added a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based team that was managing $515 million in client assets at PNC Private Bank Trust. Endeavor Wealth Strategies, which is led by Seth Marshall, will use LPL’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, and it will align with another LPL firm, Exemplar Financial Network.

Hockey India CEO Elena Norman has recently filed an affidavit in the Delhi High Court and said, the Inquiry Report on alleged irregularities in Hockey India made various general, vague and omnibus allegations against her, which apart from being over and beyond the mandate of the Inquiry Officer, are also entirely bereft of evidence. The affidavit stated that the Inquiry Report failed to notice that the CEO was never a member of the Finance and Audit Committee or the Tender Purchase Committee. It was also submitted that the various general, vague and omnibus allegations against the Deponent/Elena Norman in the Inquiry Report are entirely sans evidence and made in ignorance of the various sub- Committee Rules of Hockey India (apart from being in violation of principles of natural justice), and thus deserve to eschewed and expunged by this Court.

Financial Literacy Week (FLW) to improve the public's understanding of financial concepts and products, enabling them to make well-informed decisions for their financial well-being. The chosen theme for the ‘Financial Literacy Week’, scheduled from February 26 to March 01, 2024, is “Initiate Wisely: Cultivate Financial Intelligence". The annual ‘Financial Literacy Week’ aims to promote the utilization of formal banking and financial services, discouraging reliance on informal or unreliable sources.

Another practice is joining Commonwealth Financial’s independent advisor platform as it seeks to amplify its operational capabilities and reach a lofty asset objective.

As the wealth industry faces mounting challenges, the pressure to attract and retain top-tier financial professionals is as high as it’s ever been.

Also Read: Stocks to buy: Maruti Suzuki, M&M, TVS Motor among top picks in auto sector by HDFC Securities Similar trend is being witnessed in the domestic demand scenario for electric passenger vehicles (PV). Recently, Tata Motors has reduced its FY24 EV sales estimate by 20% to 75,000 - 80,000 units and also cut prices by upto ₹1.25 lakh per vehicle to drive wider adoption.

Financial Literacy Week (FLW). The primary goal is to convey messages regarding financial education to the general public, fostering the empowerment of individuals to adopt responsible financial behaviour and make informed financial decisions. The designated theme for the Financial Literacy Week scheduled from February 26 to March 01, 2024, is “Initiate Wisely: Cultivate Financial Savvy".

₹2.03 lakh crore as of 2023. The financial year 2023 saw the opening of 35.9 million new PMJDY accounts, a rise from 28.6 million in FY22 and slightly less than 38.7 million in FY21. Despite this remarkable surge, a large number of accounts remain inactive or face duplication, signaling the need for more robust financial literacy and engagement strategies.

Mark Rutte just draws our wallet till he becomes Secretary General of NATO, and then he’ll draw all of yours too.’ Meanwhile, reacting to the statement, Elon Musk said, ‘Doesn’t seem like he has the legal authority to do this.’ Dutch officials on Friday announced that it has sealed a 10-year security deal with Ukraine. Similar agreements were earlier signed by Germany, Britain, France and Denmark.

Goldilocks period (strong growth and profitability) for the financial sector is over in the near term citing increasing headwinds such as margin pressure and concerns over rising consumer borrowings. The brokerage has downgraded its ratings on SBI and ICICI Bank, while upgrading Bajaj Finance. It reiterated its buy rating on HDFC Bank.

By Mike Scarcella

A recent report published by Bitcoin financial services provider Unchained found that 55% of 400 U.S. investors surveyed own Bitcoin.

By Rachna Uppal and Hadeel Al Sayegh