IndusInd Bank on hiring spree as new CEO looks to build robust, clean new leadership

IndusInd Bank MD and CEO Rajiv Anand | Photo credit: Private sector lender IndusInd Bank is on a CXO hiring spree as its new MD and CEO Rajiv Anand looks to build a new, clean leadership team following the departure of former MD and CEO Sumant Kathpalia and former deputy CEO Arun Khuranna, following the […]

Weekend reading: points, planes and permission to publish the edition

I’ve long been a fan of rewards credit cards and the points-and-miles game. In 2019, we redeemed almost a million points for a 32-day trip to Scotland and Ireland – four Aeroplan flights and five nights at the Sheraton Edinburgh and the Westin Dublin, all ‘free’ thanks to Marriott Bonvoy. Then came the ‘revenge travel’ […]

IndusInd and Invesco launch asset management joint venture in India

IndusInd International Holdings, the promoter of IndusInd Bank, and Invesco have completed the formation of their asset management joint venture following IIHL’s acquisition of a 60 percent ownership stake in Invesco Asset Management India, following all regulatory approvals and closing conditions. With Invesco retaining the remaining 40 percent stake, both IIHL and Invesco will retain […]

Fiserv’s lone bear sounded the alarm long before the stock plummeted

The only analyst with a sell rating on Fiserv Inc. ahead of the company’s crushing stock sell-off, says the writing had been on the wall for months. To much of Wall Street, the fintech’s massive profit loss was a surprise, with nearly 80 percent of analysts tracking Fiserv having buy-equivalent ratings earlier this week. But […]

SBI conducts first gold trade on Indian Gold Exchange and expands access to MSMEs

SBI, which became a Trading-cum-Clearing Member of IIBX in 2024, aims to facilitate seamless import of precious metals while supporting the emergence of GIFT City as a global financial center | Photo credit: State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday announced that it will conduct its first gold transaction as a special category customer (SCC) […]

Joint bank surprise: the hidden costs that couples without children overlook

Image source: shutterstock.com For couples without children, managing shared finances often seems simple, until the hidden costs of convenience start to add up. Joint bank accounts are meant to make budgeting easier, but many couples learn the hard way that fine print can erode their balances faster than they expect. Between maintenance fees, overdraft fees, […]

How smart small business owners avoid falling behind

Running a business can feel like spinning plates. You start the day full of energy, but by mid-afternoon you’re bombarded with invoices, emails and to-do lists that never seem to shrink. Many business owners know this feeling well: the creeping feeling that you’re always a few steps behind, especially when it comes to keeping track […]

10 Ways Childfree Couples Are Changing the Housing Market

Image source: shutterstock.com In both cities and suburbs, childless couples are quietly reshaping the way people buy, design and value homes. Without the need for extra bedrooms, yard space or proximity to schools, these buyers approach real estate with completely different priorities. Their lifestyle choices influence everything from neighborhood growth to home design and even […]

9 Relationship Problems Only Childless Couples Face Together

Image source: shutterstock.com Relationships take work no matter the circumstances, but for childless couples the path often looks a little different. Without the shared responsibilities or distractions that come with parenting, their bond may face unique pressures that few people talk about. Society often treats them as the exception to the rule, forcing them to […]