Asset Management

How to navigate a market when both equity returns and FDs are declining

Exposure to gold and longer-duration debt, and purchasing equity funds systematically as valuations soften can help investors navigate this phase

India Inc makes progress in corporate governance, says IiAS study

Notably, no BSE 100 company fell into the "basic" (lowest) governance category for the first time

Sebi clarifies regulatory framework for Specialized Investment Funds

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday clarified the regulatory framework for Specialized Investment Funds (SIF) regarding minimum investment threshold. In its circular, Sebi said, "The new rule specifies that the minimum investment by an investor in all SIF strategies should be at least Rs 10 lakh at the Permanent Account Number (PAN) level." However, this rule does not apply to mandatory investments made by asset management companies (AMCs) for designated employees. Additionally, Sebi said the rules regarding the maturity of securities in interval schemes will not apply to interval investment strategies under SIF. Before this, investments were allowed only in securities that mature before the start of the next transaction period. If the securities have put or call options, the time left to exercise the put option must end before the next transaction period begins. The new provisions come into force immediately, it added. In February, Sebi came out with the regulatory framework for

Kotak plans to raise $2 bn for new private credit fund amid growing demand

The fund will offer a range of financing options including acquisition funding, equity-backed loans, and annuity assets that generate steady cash flow

Despite lower FY26 estimates, Street remains bullish on AMC stocks

Such a trend of pessimism would show up as lower inflows to mutual funds, including lower SIP inflows

Debt MFs see Rs 6,525 cr outflow in Feb amid short-term fund redemptions

Notably, 10 of 16 debt mutual fund categories reported net outflow during the month, data with Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed

The end of opus DEI: US corporations adapt to new political climate

The US template for affirmative action, from primary education upwards, offered an inspiring and workable model for countries such as India

The Wealth Company eyes expansion, targets three-fold growth in Tamil Nadu

Currently, Chennai accounts for 5.15 per cent of the company's AUM, a figure that The Wealth Company aims to increase to 15 per cent

Prudential Plc mulls listing of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company

Through the IPO, the London-headquartered financial major plans to divest some of its 49 per cent stake. Shares of Prudential rallied over 6 per cent after the announcement on London Stock Exchange

K Balasubramanian to succeed Ashu Khullar as India head for Citibank

Balasubramanian, a seasoned banker, has worked in multiple markets, covering clients across major industries and geographies in India

Multiples PE buys minority stake for $35 mn in logistics firm INSTANT-XP

NSTANT-XP, founded by brothers Rajbir Singh and Jasveer Singh, leverages proprietary technology to streamline services for customers, consignors, truckers, and drivers

Hotel asset management companies make room for international brands

An analyst said that in the last two-three years, there have been a lot of other hotel companies that are desperate to enter the Indian market with a branding sign

Asset manager Amundi targets India debt with two recent fund launches

To add to the dollar-denominated exchange-traded fund (ETF) launched in September, the fund house launched the rupee-denominated India Bond Fund earlier this month

80% investors raised passive allocation in last one year, says survey

Among passive fund categories, sectoral funds are the top choice, according to the surveyed investors

BS BFSI Summit: Why go to Mauritius, come to GIFT City, say fund managers

BS BFSI Summit: As GIFT City gains traction, panellists agreed it is well-positioned to become a key player in international finance, transforming India's role in the global financial landscape

Macquarie Asset to invest billions in India's energy, real estate sectors

Since 2009, global asset management firm Macquarie has invested $3.5 billion in various projects in India and looking to expand its presence

Dubai, Abu Dhabi race to lure world's asset managers, billionaires

Emergence of companies in a range of new sectors and potential for business created by Abu Dhabi's investments have not gone unnoticed in the international financial community

Seven & i to start majority stake sale in supermarkets by year-end: Nikkei

Seven & i has been under pressure from investor ValueAct Capital in recent years to improve its asset allocation and has sold down stakes in other lower-performing assets

AMC scrips rally on new asset class; Nippon Life India up 5.2% on BSE

Aditya Birla Sun Life ends trading day 4.4% higher

Global financial services firm Waystone opens its first India office

Plans to employ over 200 people in Mumbai by the first half of 2025