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Update your insurance nominee for hassle-free claims
If the earlier nominee passes away, one can go through hardship
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Q&A: Harshad Patwardhan, JP Morgan Asset Management
'Don't exit the markets now'
Indians prefer to put their retirement savings into cash: HSBC
Globally, only 21 per cent of respondents prefer the same, the survey said
Banks step up efforts to prevent credit card frauds
Move follows rising instances of phishing and skimming attacks
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REC to launch Rs 100 cr tax-free bonds
The proceeds would be utilised for lending operations and to meet debt obligations
HDFC MF launches product compliant with RGESS
RGESS was announced in the last Budget as a scheme for encouraging retail investors to participate in the market
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India has seen lowest no of credit card fraud cases: Visa
Payment system provider says that world over there is a rise of 'skimming' frauds in recent cases
Why should we expect financial services sector to follow regulations?
The banking ombudsman scheme has been invaluable in terms of providing a quick and inexpensive grievance redressal mechanism for consumers
New pension plans are still costly
Under the garb of non-zero guaranteed returns, insurers are offering a raw deal at higher costs
RBI will cut slowly
Domestic investors, who have been net-negative on equity for two years, will enter when the rate cycle turns
The golden truth
Physical gold is good for consumption, but don't bank on it as an investment vehicle
FM launches ICICI’s IDF
Other partners include Bank of Baroda, Citibank, LIC
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Reliance MF launches RGESS compliant fund
The new fund offer opened for subscription on February 19 and closes on March 15.
Get set for the Budget
By tweaking a few things, the finance minister can make life easier for the taxpayer
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A housewife's ready reckoner
Changes in indirect taxes can have a huge impact on monthly home budgets, as these would hit the prices of essential commodities and services
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