Credit risk funds lose a fifth of their assets in just 3 days
Credit risk funds yielded significantly higher returns than normal debt funds.
by The Economic Times May 2, 2020
Advisers fine-tune debt fund portfolios post Franklin fiasco
Planners are exiting schemes that have papers rated AA or below to ensure that the redemptions in the fund do not hamper the returns.
by Mint May 2, 2020
Franklin Templeton allows moratorium for Future Group cos’ NCDs
These three entities are: Rivaaz Trade Ventures, Nufuture Digital (India) and Future Ideas.
by Economic Times Apr 30, 2020
Pandemic triggers crisis in mutual fund industry
Collapse of asset manager Franklin Templeton India’s debt schemes sparks panic among investors; credit risk funds see ₹9,000 crore outflows in 3 days
Posted on Apr 30, 2020
One too many debt-fund fiascos are dulling the allure of AMC stocks
With debt and equity assets under management (AUMs) falling since March, asset managers will see a dip in fees
by Mint Apr 30, 2020
MF redemptions in dent segment continue despite RBI's liquidity window
Data shows Rs 4,000 crore of borrowing facility already used
by Business Standard Apr 30, 2020
A decade with SIPs: Most funds return less than 10% annually
Majority of SIPs in equity schemes have generated less than 8% returns in last 10 years.
by ET Apr 30, 2020
View: Where are India's Buffetts?
It’s a classic case of the pendulum swinging to the other end! When animal spirits were soaring, almost everyone got funded even without credit assessment. Now even the most deserving are turned away.
by ET Apr 30, 2020
RBI's liquidity support for mutual funds may struggle to be effective: Fitch
The facility's structure places the onus on banks to absorb the associated credit and capital risk, which may hinder their willingness to participate.
by Economic Times Apr 30, 2020
Insurance: COVID-19 to lead to spike in demand for health and life cover
There would also be a significant rise in disease-specific health plans as these are only for widespread infections as against normal hospitalization in order to keep the cost of treatment low.
by Financial Express Apr 30, 2020
COVID-19 Crisis: Can Indian insurers rise to the occasion?
Many of the insurance companies have been facing severe underwriting losses in the health segment and there are chances there would be some price correction especially in the group health insurance.
by Financial Express Apr 30, 2020
Timing the market during a crisis does not work
Don't time the market, just invest and sit back
by Value Research Apr 30, 2020
How to choose a good fund for SIPs
If your SIPs are not delivering, it could be due to a poor choice of fund. Here is how you can pick a good equity fund for your SIPs
by Value Research Apr 30, 2020
‘Avoid investing in single asset, diversification is important’
Sundeep Sikka, ED and CEO of Nippon Life India AMC, is a firm believer in long-term investing strategy
by Mint Apr 29, 2020
RBI and mutual funds, rather than banks, should lead in MF rescue plan
There is a market for good corporate papers, but liquidity is badly needed for high-risk papers
by Mint Apr 29, 2020