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Read | F&O trading: Sebi to discuss ways to tighten the screws on retail speculation In addition to their net short index futures positions, client is cumulatively net short index call options by 594,605 contracts and index put options by 375,215 contracts. FIIs, along with proprietary traders, have net purchased index calls sold by client, while the former has purchased index puts sold by client and prop traders, data shows.

Even as the wealth management operations of the wirehouses benefit from a record breaking stock market, a stumbling block in the way of higher profits is emerging: the amount they are paying clients in interest for certain cash advisory accounts.

US Secret Service continues to under fire for its alleged security lapses during the Trump rally at Butler in Pennsylvania. The Republican party’s official presidential nominee was shot at by an assassin. The failed assassination attempt on Trump has raised questions regarding the protocol followed by the US Secret Service. Its Director Kimberly Cheatle is in the news yet again for all the wrong reasons. In an interaction with ABC News, she refused to step down and attributed bizarre reasons for the failure to prevent the assassin. She also indulged in a game of blame game and accused the local law enforcement agencies of neglect.

Nicolas Cage fans have reason to rejoice as Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have secured the North American distribution rights for The Surfer, a gripping thriller that made waves at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.

Tiger Woods has rubbished suggestions calling for his retirement. The player has not won any major tournament since 2019 and his record has been mixed. In the world of Golf, he appears to be a legend having won a record number of championships. He has been unable to win any championship for a long period of time. This has prompted many to call for his retirement. In the upcoming week, he will be seen at action at Royal Troon and will hope to secure his fourth British title. He has expressed his confidence of his victory in the upcoming championship.

Duqm, the nation's Maritime Security Centre said on social media website X. The Comoros-flagged Prestige Falcon had a 16-member crew — 13 from India and three from Sri Lanka — and search and rescue operations to locate missing seafarers are underway. The incident happened Monday 25 nautical miles southeast of Ras Madrakah.

The rupee closed at 83.58 against the US dollar on Tuesday, versus the previous close of 83.59, LSEG data showed.

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Mutual funds may soon get to offer investment products that have been accessible mostly to rich investors with bigger amounts to invest. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has proposed to introduce a new asset class for investors, who want to put between Rs10 lakh and Rs50 lakh in differentiated investment strategies such as Long-short equity and Inverse Exchange Traded Funds, among others. Investors can invest a minimum of Rs 10 lakhs in such products, below the threshold of Rs 50 lakh for portfolio management service (PMS) and Rs 1 crore for alternative investment funds (AIFs). The minimum investment size of mutual funds is as low as Rs 500 and there is no cap. Several affluent investors put money in PMS and AIFs for more focused and unique investment strategies.

The decision unveiled today (16 July), which has been backed by the former FTSE 250 trust's key shareholders, comes after last month's news that the board had failed to secure a refinancing of its existing debt facility on acceptable terms. Total borrowings, which the lender Scottish Widows has demanded to be repaid by the end of this year, were reduced from £220m to £114.6m by the end of June and are expected to fall to £90.1m once recent sale proceeds are received. Problems getting in the way of investment adviser AEW's turnaround strategy stem from a high cost base, the need for si...

The market for tokenized US Treasuries is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating it could surpass $3 billion by the end of 2024.

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medical insurance for senior citizens in India and how a reliable medical insurance policy can empower them in their golden years.Medical insurance for senior citizens is not just a financial product; it is a necessity. Here are some key reasons why:When choosing a health insurance policy for senior citizens, it is important to consider the features and benefits it offers.

Fraud Risk Management in commercial banks including regional rural banks and all India financial institutions. The RBI said in a circular dated July 16, 2024, “These master directions have been prepared based on a comprehensive review of the earlier Master Directions, circular and emerging issues. These Master Directions are principle-based and strengthen the role of the Board in overall governance and oversight of fraud risk management in the Regulated Entities (REs).” The Reserve Bank of India issued three revised Master Directions on Fraud Risk Management for the Regulated Entities, namely for:

Coinbase has slimmed down its subpoena to Gary Gensler, the Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Zomato Ltd. slipped 4.47 per cent to Rs 218.85 in Tuesday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 230.5 and low of Rs 218.6 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 154.4, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 194.81. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, lost their lives during an encounter with terrorists in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. This incident marks the 48th such loss of Army personnel in the region over the past 32 months. There has been a recent surge in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir with terrorists changing tactics to target the peaceful Jammu region in place of heavily secured Kashmir.

Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district today. Criticising the government, the Congress party shared a graphic showing that within just 38 days of the BJP government's third term, nine terrorist attacks have been reported. These attacks resulted in the deaths of 12 soldiers, injuries to 13 others, and casualties among civilians, with 10 deaths and 44 injuries recorded.

HDFC Defence Fund, the only active mutual fund focused on the defense sector, has doubled investors' money in just nine months, delivering a return of 102.26% during this period. The scheme yielded approximately a 38.87% return in the last three months and about 55.16% in the last six months. Over the past year, the scheme has delivered a return of 130.44%. If an investor had started a monthly SIP of Rs 10,000 since the inception of the fund, the investment would now be valued at Rs 2.28 lakh, achieving an XIRR (Extended Internal Rate of Return) of 147.90%. The total amount invested would have been Rs 1.30 lakh. (Source: ACE MF)

LONDON : The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, coming so soon after President Biden’s stumbles during the recent presidential debate, is reinforcing an impression outside the U.S. that the world’s pre-eminent superpower is entering an unusually turbulent and unpredictable period, prompting allies to question its reliability and foes to gloat.

The failed assassination of Donald Trump has spurred a lot of questions and concerns since Saturday, one of the biggest being how the U.S. Secret Service could let something like this happen.