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Gary Gensler, Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), defended the agency’s attention to the crypto industry in an interview on May 7, asserting that it’s not an undue focus but rather a response to the prevalence of scams and frauds within the sector. 

CIBIL score. So, you should apply for new credit sporadically and only if necessary. Besides, you should begin by procuring a copy of your credit report from CIBIL or any other credit bureau.

The Walt Disney Co. moved to a loss in its second quarter, hampered by significantly higher restructuring and impairment charges, but its adjusted profit topped Wall Street’s view and its streaming business was profitable

Mahindra Financial Services Ltd. is Rs 255.05. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Ltd., incorporated in the year 1991, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 32105.24 Crore) operating in NBFC sector.

women entrepreneurs or fempreneurs still face age-old challenges like unawareness about government financial schemes, dependency on family credits, informal borrowing, lack of digital literacy, and others during their journey to become job-creators. About 52% women entrepreneurs have access to financial credit, but 47% females are struggling with various challenges, according to latest data shared by fintech company Tide as quoted by Economic Times.

The pre-owned category on the platform is a strategic focus. In its continuous effort to make unique and rare pre-owned pieces easily available to people across the country, the platform will be onboarding various partners to offer products across categories.

The Australian Federal Court has delivered a ruling mostly  in favor of  Australia’s markets regulator in its case against BPS Financial Pty Ltd (BPS) over its Qoin scheme. 

Karnataka will give financial assistance to victims of alleged sexual assault by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna, AICC general secretary RS Surjewala announced in Belagavi on Sunday as the Congress regime sought to speed up investigations into the reports of sexual abuse of women as revealed by leaked video clips. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar accompanied Surjewala when the latter made the announcement at a media conference. Belagavi is among the 14 Lok Sabha seats that will face polls on May 7. The AICC leader said the government would give financial assistance to the Hassan rape victims as it was an unprecedented case.

Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has operationalised an advanced 2.0 version of its information technology system, armed with artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, to check money laundering and terrorist financing crimes in the country's economic channels. The upgrade of the technological backbone was required as the volume of data (suspicious transaction reports) flagged by banks and various other financial institutions to the FIU for analysis and further dissemination to investigative and intelligence organisations has been «increasing», a latest report for the 2022-23 fiscal said. The agency was set up in 2004 to «play a decisive role in India's fight against the menace of money laundering and terrorism financing» under the legal setup of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Congress government in Karnataka will provide financial assistance to those allegedly sexually assaulted by JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna, the national party said on Sunday. Congress general secretary and the party's Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala made this announcement at a press conference here in the presence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. He said former Congress president Rahul Gandhi had demanded that appropriate action be taken against the accused. «Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced financial assistance to the rape victims who are in hundreds, since it is a unique case which has never happened in the last 75 years,» Surjewala said.

Kotak Mahindra Bank is stepping up efforts and investments to resolve technology concerns raised by the banking regulator and regain approval to resume normal operations, said Ashok Vaswani, managing director and chief executive officer, on Saturday. The lender reported an 18% rise in net profit from a year ago at Rs 4,133 crore in the three months ended March 31. Profit got a boost from higher interest income due to lending besides lower provisions and income tax refunds. Vaswani said the Reserve Bank of India’s curbs have an impact on the franchise and reputation though the financial impact is expected to be limited.

SVB Financial Group, the former parent company of Silicon Valley Bank, said it reached a deal to sell its venture capital unit to a newly created affiliate of Pinegrove Capital Partners. 

Equitas Small Finance Bank with a target price of Rs 115. The current market price of Equitas Small Finance Bank is Rs 94.49 Time period given by analyst is year when Equitas Small Finance Bank price can reach defined target. Equitas Small Finance Bank, incorporated in the year 1993, is a banking company (having a market cap of Rs 10780.55 crore).

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone with a target price of Rs 1,550. The current market price of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone is Rs 1319.75. Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone, incorporated in the year 1998, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 289242.60 crore) operating in Shipping sector.

A new study from Fidelity Investments offers an insightful look into the financial behaviors and future expectations of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the US.

MikeRoweWorks Foundation CEO Mike Rowe argues that four-year college degrees are no longer seen as a source of pride by graduates on Varney & Co.

The College for Financial Planning has introduced a Spanish-language edition of its Financial Paraplanner Qualified Professional designation program, aiming to enhance services for Hispanic investors.

The UK’s financial watchdog dedicated nearly a third (30%) of its financial crime specialists to overseeing crypto asset businesses in 2023, according to a report released on May 1.

It is that time of the year when you can look forward to the much-awaited annual bonus. You may have already made plans on how to spend it. However, this year, rather than spending the bonus on buying the latest mobile, gadget, vacation, etc., use it differently. In this article, we will look at seven ways of using the annual bonus to accelerate your financial planning journey.

Assess your financial condition: The initial and pivotal step towards attaining financial freedom is analysing your financial status. Begin by monitoring your income sources, such as your salary, any additional earnings from side jobs, or passive income. Next, categorise your expenses by listing both fixed and variable ones, such as rent, utilities, groceries, and entertainment costs.

Indian Premier League (IPL) this year is truly living up to its reputation for excitement. From nail-biting matches to surprising upsets and the emergence of young talent, it's no surprise that cricket enthusiasts are abuzz with excitement. The IPL can provide valuable insights for investors in the stock market.