Consumer RightsExpense AccountMintPersonal FinanceApril 11, 2017by Monika Halan0Are Irdai’s rules enough for consumers?
The insurance regulator responded to my column with a 7 page letter. I use their main argument and rebut it in this piece.
Consumer RightsFinancial LiteracyInvestmentsMutual FundsPersonal FinanceApril 11, 2017by Monika Halan0Notes from the NIPFP Round Table on Suitability
To unpack the issues around a regulatory regime that rests its consumer protection thought on 'suitability', NIPFP organised a half day Round Table in August 2016. Highlights of the discussion.
Expense AccountMoneyPersonal FinanceMarch 28, 2017by Monika Halan0Irdai vs global standards in consumer protection
IRDAI goes three steps back in consumer protection
Financial LiteracyMoney BoxPersonal FinanceMarch 7, 2017by Monika Halan0From Valentine’s Day to Women’s Day
Women cannot afford to not be in control of their money. Here's how to begin the coneversation.
Expense AccountFinancial LiteracyInvestmentsMoneyPersonal FinanceFebruary 28, 2017by Monika Halan0When debt funds malfunction
If investors can't rely on fund ratings, what should they rely on. When Taurus AMCs debt funds fell 7% to 11% over a day, they all had good ratings.
Expense AccountFinancial LiteracyMoney BoxPersonal FinanceFebruary 21, 2017by Monika Halan0BHIM and BharatQR are here. Are you digital yet?
Are you BHIMing yet? Good time to onboard the digital payment road. But keep your phone safe.
Expense AccountFinancial LiteracyMutual FundsPersonal FinanceFebruary 14, 2017by Monika Halan0Why you need league tables, when you can go to an adviser
League tables give you a short list from which to choose products. How to use them and why they are important.
Consumer RightsExpense AccountInvestmentsPersonal FinanceFebruary 7, 2017by Monika Halan0Trump rolls back Obama’s anti-cheating rule
President Trump is back peddling on many Obama reform measures. The one that hurts investors is the 'fiduciary rule' roll back that aimed to stop advisers cheating.
Expense AccountInvestmentsMutual FundsPersonal FinanceJanuary 10, 2017by Monika Halan0Irdai hikes agent payouts
In a market with falling costs, the Indian insurance regulator hikes agent compensation. Formalises what were earlier illegal payouts.
Expense AccountMoneyMutual FundsPersonal FinanceJanuary 3, 2017by Monika Halan0Is a long-term capital gains tax on equity a bad idea?
People are shooting from the shoulders of retail investors. Their horizon is way beyond one year in equity investing.