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Jan 24

NFO – Union KBC Dynamic Bond

Fund Open Date : 23-Jan-12 Fund Closing Date :  06-Feb-12 NFO Details  Company  Union KBC Asset Management Company Pvt. Ltd. Scheme Name  Union KBC Dynamic Bond(G) Scheme Type  Open ended scheme Benchmark Index  Crisil Composite Bond Fund Index Fund Manager  Parijat Agrawal Category  Long Term Income Initial Offer Price (Rs)  Rs. 10 Minimum Investment (Rs) […]
Jan 23

Its a savings account, not a mobile number : RBI

The finance ministry’s ambitious plan to implement portability in savings accounts has not found favour with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The central bank has told the ministry there is no advantage to customers nore to banks from such a plan. “Savings bank accounts cannot be equated with a mobile number,” said a source […]
Jan 23

ULIPs fail to lure customers

Unit-linked insurance plans are unable to attract the attention of investors as they did earlier, even in the present tax-savings season. The sales mix of private life insurers show that traditional, pure life products have almost choked the growth of unit-linked plans. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/banking/article2814814.ece .
Jan 23

IRDA rejects new pension product filings

The recent controversy surrounding pension plans has taken another turn, with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irda) rejecting all pension products filed under the new guidelines issued in November http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/insurance-regulator-rejects-new-pension-product-filings/462249/ .
Jan 22

The financial planning process

The world over, financials planners use a six – steps process that helps them see the ‘big picture’ and determine where the person stands financially. Using these six steps, one can work out where he is now, what he may need in the future and what he must do to reach his goals. The process involves gathering relevant financial information, setting life goals, examining the current financial status and coming up with a strategy or plan for meeting the goals given the current situation and future plan. Establishing and defining the client-planner relationship. The financial planner and the clientRead More
Jan 22

Why you need Financial Planning?

The need for financial planning arises from the need to meet the financial goals that enable the achievement of one's life goals. These are determined by one's understanding of the present situation, status, income level, wealth, responsibilities, aspirations, risk profile, ability to save, past and present lifestyle, etc. Financial planning helps Read More
Jan 22

Benefits of Financial Planning

Just like how a house needs a strong foundation to withstand the elements, you need to have a solid financial foundation. Creating your financial foundation requires that you have the basics covered Financial Planning is the process of meeting your life goals through the proper management of your finances. It involves the process of assessing your financial situation, determining your objectives and formulating a plan to achieve them. Financial Planning helps in taking control of your finances it assists you in curbing sort-termRead More