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The first Indigenous-owned investment dealer in Canada, created in partnership with the Bank of Nova Scotia, two Indigenous corporations and a First Nation, will allow investors to support Indigenous advancement and reconciliation, its new CEO says.

iPhone 16 series to arrive, rumours have already started to swirl about the expected changes the Cupertino-based tech giant may make to its iPhone 17 lineup, which will debut next year. According to a recent report from The Elec, Apple could be moving away from its current norm of using low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) with the vanilla iPhone and Plus series.

1.Philips Soundbar TAB8967 With the new Philips Soundbar TAB8967, they have once again outdone themselves. This 5.1.2 soundbar is designed to put you right in the middle of the action, bringing your entertainment to life like never before. At the heart of this soundbar is its 780W power output, which delivers a massive 220 Watt of powerful sound.

Also Read: Mutual funds: How to tweak investment in hybrid schemes for a balanced portfolio? Some of the technical terms which an investor would find online are Sharpe ratio, Beta, standard deviation, Alpha, Sortino Ratio, R-Squared etc .These technical terms indicate risk, consistency, volatility, performance etc. Without knowing these factors well you will not be able to choose a scheme which fits your risk profile.

Kate Middleton disappeared to? It's a question that has stirred up a storm of speculation among royal watchers. The Duchess of Cambridge has been notably absent from public view for nearly two months, fueling a flurry of conspiracy theories, ranging from the curious to the downright outlandish.

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday told Byju’s to respond to two separate insolvency petitions filed against the troubled edtech firm by US lenders and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In the first matter, the Bengaluru bench of NCLT provided Byju’s parent Think & Learn three weeks from now to file its objections to a petition filed by Glas Trust Company LLC, the administrative agent appointed by a group of lenders that had extended a $1.2-billion term loan B to its US subsidiary Alpha Inc to collect the debt under the guarantee agreement.

BEIJING — China is beefing up national security measures by expanding its protections of state secrets to include a broad category of «work secrets.»

Kotak Bank provided rates of 2.75% to 7.25% on FDs maturing in the same time frame. Fixed Deposits (FDs) or Term Deposits stand as pivotal investment instruments provided by Kotak Mahindra Bank.

₹429 crore initial public offering (IPO) of Exicom Tele-Systems was opened for subscription on Tuesday, February 27 and remains open till Thursday, February 29. The IPO received a stellar response as it was subscribed 10.02 times on the first day of issue after being fully subscribed within hours of opening, led by solid demand from retail investors. The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares totaling up to ₹329 crore and an Offer for Sale (OFS) component of up to 70.42 lakh equity shares by promoter NextWave Communications.

‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket’, once said a wise man.In the dynamic landscape of financial markets, constructing a robust investment portfolio is crucial for achieving long-term financial goals. One strategy that is gaining prominence is the adoption of a multi-asset portfolio. This approach involves diversifying investments across various asset classes, offering a range of benefits that contribute to reduced volatility, enhanced risk-adjusted returns, downside protection during turbulent times, and access to different market opportunities.

Tech Mahindra on Wednesday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 with Taiwanese electronics manufacturing major Pegatron to develop private 5G solutions for global enterprises. The company said the partnership between the organizations would explore «mutually beneficial opportunities» in the fast-growing private 5G space. It said it will leverage purpose-built private 5G product portfolio marketed under Pegatron's 5G business unit, coupled with Tech Mahindra's work in large-scale 5G transformations, to provide end-to-end 5G for Enterprise (5G4E) solutions for global enterprises and manufacturing customers.

Wendy’s is planning to roll out dynamic pricing for its fast-food offerings starting as early as next year.

told Newsweek such claims were "ludicrous". It earlier emphasised that the Princess was "making good progress." Despite the palace's efforts to quash the rumours, the lack of public appearances and photographs of Kate has only intensified speculation. The situation was further complicated when Prince William cancelled a significant appearance, citing a "personal matter," yet without providing further details.

20 vehicles equipped with a safety monitor in the driver's seat. Passengers will have the ability to make reservations for the autonomous ride-share service. Nissan intends to engage in safety-related discussions with the government and proceed with a gradual rollout of the program.

PayU Payments has significantly bolstered its board of directors, appointing five new members in a strategic move that expanded the board's strength to seven on February 29, according to a report by Moneycontrol. This diverse group brings a wealth of experience in finance, law, and business leadership, aiming to provide valuable guidance and support to PayU as it navigates the ever-evolving payments landscape in India. Leading the new appointees is Renu Sud Karnad, the former Managing Director of Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), who will serve as the Chairperson of the board, the report added.

debt mutual funds, don't just keep the money safe, they also lend it out to others, like banks or companies, who promise to give the money back later with a little extra as a thank you, like how you might get a little extra candy when you lend your toys to a friend. So, when you invest in a debt mutual fund, you're basically letting a big piggy bank borrow your money for a while, and in return, they give you a little extra back when you need it, just like how you get a little extra candy when you share your toys! When you invest in a debt mutual fund, you essentially become a part-owner of all the bonds or loans that the fund has invested in. The returns you receive from a debt mutual fund typically come from the interest payments made on these bonds or loans, as well as any capital gains if the value of the bonds increases.

Polygon-backed Humanity Protocol has secured strategic investments from over 20 crypto venture capital firms for its privacy-centric Web3 identity solution. Hashed, CMCC, Cypher Capital, Foresight Ventures, and Mechanism Capital are among the few crypto VCs that invested in Humanity Protocol, as per a press release shared with CryptoNews.

Kraken has unveiled a new division dedicated to providing services to institutional clients as it seeks to gain a foothold in the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. 

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said on Tuesday that it hired two crypto industry executives to aid in digital asset reporting, compliance, and enforcement programs.

merger of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney's Indian media assets, Reuters reported citing sources. Reliance Industries (RIL), under the control of the Ambani family, and Disney are on the verge of finalising their merger deal for the Indian media assets, a project in the works for several months. An official announcement is expected later today, the sources added.

Pension Payment Order: How to find your PPO number? A step-by-step guide According to reports on February 20 it was revealed that the EPFO has rejected every third claim that it received. Several subscribers raised their grievances relating to the delay in claim settlement on the official X handle of EPFO. India's provident fund body is the world’s largest social security organisation with over 277 million accounts and a corpus of nearly ₹20 lakh crore.