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BEIJING (Reuters) — A key Chinese financial regulator said on Sunday it would accelerate reform of small and midsize financial institutions as it steps up its oversight of the sector.

December is here, and very soon, we will say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024. It is a good time to reflect on your financial planning journey by reviewing the past year's achievements and planning for the year ahead. You may take the following 6 steps for a smooth financial planning journey.

The administration will seize current favourable opportunities and increase efforts to promote risk disposal, director Li Yunze said in an interview with state media Xinhua.

The landscape of financial advisory services has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, catalyzed by the rapid advancements in digital technology. Empowering investors with access to information, tools and platforms has redefined the traditional paradigms of financial advice.

political parties in both houses of Parliament was held on Saturday ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, which begins on December 4. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi chaired the meeting that began at 11 am at the Parliament Library building. He stated that 19 bills and 2 financial items were under consideration and will likely be discussed in the session.

There’s some good news for CFPs in a report this week from Cerulli and SIFMA – more than ever, people want to hire them.

Laya Madduri, Secretary, Government of Assam said that financial inclusion is a critical issue that demands our attention. Microfinance institutions play a crucial role in filling the void to provide financial services in rural areas. Madduri at the 2nd National Summit on Financial Inclusion — “Accelerating Tech-Driven Financing to the Unbanked.” The national summit was organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) in Guwahatiunderscored, «Even those with access to financial resources often lack clarity on saving for the future.

how to plan it. This is present bias, a behavioural tendency we all humans have and also known as the inclination to excessively fixate on the ‘here and now,’ and don’t think about what will happen in the long term. Two German researchers, Alejandro Moreno-Okuno and Natividad Aguilera Navarrete described ‘psychological distance’ as a central concept explaining present bias, which means how near or far things feel in our minds.

deadlines that can significantly impact our lives. Here is a look at the four crucial deadlines that you should be aware of for December: Nomination allows investors to designate someone who can claim their securities or mutual fund redemption proceeds if they pass away. The deadline for existing demat account holders and mutual fund unit holders to choose a nominee is December 31, 2023.

Nine top financial changes in December 2023: December is a month when it is a good time to review one's finances as one step into the new year. Various financial changes will take place in December 2023, including a new timeline for IPOs, changes to lounge access on HDFC Bank's Regalia credit card, and the deadline for free updation of Aadhaar. However, there are a few money changes that may impact your wealth in the same month and we've got it decoded for you.

Udaipur (IIMU) has announced that it will set up the JM Financial Centre for Financial Research in collaboration with JM Financial, an integrated and diversified financial services group. The centre will provide scholars in finance and related disciplines access to world-class resources. The JM Financial Centre for Financial Research at IIMU will engage in academic research in finance and related disciplines, conduct annual workshops, and industry talks, and partner with the BFSI sector and regulatory bodies for action research and seminars.

₹133.55, 4.61% lower than the issue price and 3.15% lower than the listing price. Fedbank Financial Services IPO had opened for subscription from Wednesday, November 22, and closed on Friday, November 24. Fedbank Financial Services IPO price band had been fixed in the range of ₹133 to ₹140 per equity share of face value of ₹10.

Fedbank Financial on Thursday got listed with a discount of 1.6% on BSE on debut at the bourses on Thursday. The stock was listed at a premium of Rs 137.75. Meanwhile, on the NSE the stock was listed at Rs 158, down 1.4%. The IPO, which was priced in the range of 133-140, received subscription demand twice the shares on offer. «Despite the company's strong track record of growth and profitability, along with its diversified customer portfolio and focus on providing affordable financial solutions to underserved and unbanked segments, the lack of enthusiasm among investors is striking,» said Shivani Nayti of Swastika Investmart. Net proceeds from the fresh issue will be utilised towards augmenting Tier–I capital base to meet its future capital requirements, arising out of the growth of business and assets.

The new minister for the City of London has called on regulators to adopt a more accommodating approach towards risk-taking in a bid to revitalize the UK’s stagnating economy.

When it comes to investing, aligning your financial decisions with your passions can be a game-changer. Passion investment involves allocating your financial resources into assets that align with your personal interests, hobbies, or values. In recent years, cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction as a popular investment option for passionate individuals. This article explores the concept of passion investment following ExpressVPN’s studies in terms of cryptocurrencies and luxury items.

BSE for Thursday, November 30. Since, the companies off late have been switching to T+3 norms the allotment and listing date are being preponed. If you applied for the shares, here's how Fedbank Financial Services IPO allotment status can be checked.

Blockchain technology, with its complexity, often pushes people away instead of drawing them in. The Stellar Development Foundation, a nonprofit foundation that supports the Stellar blockchain, is leading the way to making this technology user and developer-friendly with real-world solutions through its recent activities and announcements.

The explosive growth and success of Binance outside of the control of the traditional financial and political establishment led to heavy-handed enforcement actions against the exchange, according to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. 

Crypto investment platforms eToro and M2 received various degrees of approval to offer their services in the United Arab Emirates from the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority, which oversees the UAE’s international financial center, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

Fedbank Financial IPO is expected to be finalised today. Investors will receive shares on a lottery basis and the whole process is being supervised by the registrar. On the allotment date, investors get to know about the number of shares allotted to them as against the bids made.

BSE and NSE, on Tuesday, December 5. In a similar way, you can also check on its registrar's website.