A lot of dust has been raised about the write-down of additional tier 1 (AT1) perpetual bonds of Yes Bank—about its technicalities, its fairness, et al. The loss is a…
Date Archives May 2023
Yes To Yes, No To PMC: What Gives?
The safety of depositors’ funds in a bank is vital for uninterrupted running of the economy. It is most often taken for granted, but is, to an extent, vague and…
Opinion | In The Age Of Data Overdose, What’s Relevant To ou
Every day, and every hour, we are hit by some data point. It could be through the morning newspaper, television channels running “breaking news” throughout the day, a mobile app,…
Things To Know Before Investing Directly In Bonds
You need to consider factors such as credit rating, residual maturity and taxation. There are many categories of bonds that people can invest in. The first and safest of these…
Hybrid Fund Options In Lieu Of Debt
Hybrid funds are being favoured with changes in tax laws. Two of these are arbitrage funds and equity savings funds. These funds are less volatile than equity funds. At at…