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On December 19, Shriram Finance, India’s second-largest NBFC, said it has entered into a definitive agreement with Japan’s largest lender MUFG Bank, under which the latter will acquire a 20 percent stake in the NBFC for ₹39,618 crore | Photo credit: iStockphoto India’s financial services industry, including banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), has seen […]
Expats in Lebanon often need a financial advisor due to strict banking controls, currency instability and the difficulty of moving money in and out of the country. Choosing the right financial advisor for expats in Lebanon is essential because cross-border planning, asset protection and liquidity management are much more complex than in most markets. This […]
A financial advisor in Jordan for expats can help navigate Amman’s banking system, manage investments in Jordanian dinars and foreign currencies, and comply with local tax regulations for foreigners. Hiring one ensures that your assets are protected and cross-border financial decisions are optimized. This article answers: Do you actually need a financial advisor as an […]
Whether you’re driving in traffic, doing laundry, or walking through the park, listening to a financial literacy podcast will keep you entertained, smarter, and maybe even richer. These top investing podcasts also include money and real estate shows! As a bonus, you’ll find that several of these investing and money podcasts are among the top […]
Tis the season for spending. But Handing out presents is like eating at the buffet. Nice at first, but then you feel terrible! Let me introduce a simple tip to keep your expenses under control without getting into a tight spot: Track your expenses. Every time you buy something – a gift, a latte or […]
Financial planner Robb Engen recently tackled this puzzle in his Boomer & Echo blog: “Why Canadians Are Avoiding One of the Most Misunderstood Retirement Tools.” Engen notes that experts like Finance professor Moshe Milevsky and retired actuary Fred Vettese believe that “converting part of your savings into a guaranteed lifetime income is one of the […]
Canopy Growth CEO Luc Mongeau says MTL’s growing expertise, combined with his company’s scale, positions the company to improve product quality, expand offerings and accelerate the path to profitable growth. Under the terms of the agreement, MTL shareholders will receive 0.32 of a share of Canopy Growth common stock and 14.4 cents in cash for […]
What is a trust? A trust is a legal arrangement in which an individual, called the settlor, transfers assets to a trustee to manage them for the beneficiaries, based on predetermined rules. The assets are usually investments, real estate or a business. There are two main types of trusts: an “inter vivos” (living) trust, created […]
Japan’s MUFG will acquire a 20% stake in Shriram Finance for $4.4 billion, which will be the largest cross-border investment in the Indian financial sector. The Indian financial sector has seen a number of major deals in 2025, including rare transactions where foreign banks bought significant stakes in Indian lenders. Between January and September 2025, […]
