Wine as an investment: how do you do that? – The Happy Financial

Investing in wine means that you do not just buy bottles to drink, but that you select wines with the potential to increase in value. Wines are tangible, physical goods and, if they are of good quality and stored properly, they can increase in value over the years. Like other alternative investments, wine can offer […]

How Peppol and IDP really make your administration easier – The Happy Financial

Administration often takes much more time than you would like. Not because it is really difficult, but because it involves many actions that add up to a task that you are really dreading. And yet it must be done. That is precisely why companies are increasingly using smarter digital tools. The burden of small actions […]

Closing your first financial year as a self-employed person – The Happy Financial

Closing your first financial year may feel like a big job, but with a clear step-by-step plan it is above all an opportunity to gain insight into your company. In this article you can read exactly what it means, why it is important, and how to close your administration step by step. This way you […]

Top 9 Best Subscription Boxes for Kids

Looking for the best monthly subscriptions for children? This list of favorites won’t steer you wrong! (You might also like this list of the best subscription boxes for toddlers!) Monthly subscription boxes for kids make GREAT gifts! Are you looking for unique gift ideas for Christmas or birthdays? One idea you might consider is monthly […]

Days of bounty forex flow by: SBI report

ERD officials said past trends suggest that net portfolio inflows during CY07-CY14 averaged $162.8 billion, while portfolio inflows from CY15 to CY25 (*year to date) were much lower at $87.7 billion. | Photo credit: iStockphoto The days of large currency flows are over as geopolitical uncertainties have taken over, according to a report by SBI’s […]

The Belgian Supreme Court rejects Mehul Choksi’s appeal, paving the way for his extradition to India

Belgium’s highest court – Court of Cassation – has dismissed fugitive diamond dealer Mehul Choksi’s appeal against India’s extradition request, while endorsing a lower court’s view that there are no grounds for his claims of blatant denial of justice, torture or inhuman and degrading treatment in India, according to the order released on Wednesday. By […]

The RBI restricts withdrawals from Gauhati Cooperative Urban Bank and imposes six-month restrictions

Eligible depositors will receive insurance cover of up to ₹5 lakh from the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation. The RBI clarified that the move does not amount to cancellation of the license. The RBI on Wednesday imposed several restrictions on Gauhati Cooperative Urban Bank, including limiting customer withdrawals to Rs 35,000, in view of […]

TRAI sets February 15 deadline for adoption of 1600 series by IRDAI regulated entities for service calls

TRAI said the directive has been issued with an aim to boost consumer confidence, curb spam and prevent fraudulent activities through voice calls. | Photo credit: Dado Ruvic The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has directed that entities regulated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) should adopt ‘1600’ serial numbers […]

SEBI board approves renewal of broker and MF rules; postpones the conflict of interest code

Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Board of India | Photo credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday approved a review of regulations for stock brokers and mutual funds, while deferring a decision on the proposed conflict of interest framework for the regulator’s board members, citing privacy and […]