Amid rising demand, banks are strengthening their focus on gold loans

Businesswoman counting money, calculating the exchange rate of Indian rupee money as return on financial investment at the table in her office indoors. | Photo credit: iStockphoto With the price of gold reaching an all-time high, banks are seeing a huge increase in demand for gold loans. According to RBI data, outstanding loans against gold […]

The best lease cars of 2026 for self-employed people (according to an entrepreneur who is also a car enthusiast) – The Happy Financial

For many self-employed people, a car is more than just transportation. It’s your mobile office, your first impression with customers and (if you’re into cars) just something you want to enjoy. This will not be a punishment in 2026, because the business car market is full of interesting models. This article is not a dry […]

IIFL could consider an initial public offering of its housing finance arm within three to six months, says MD

Nirmal Jain, Founder of IIFL Group and Managing Director of IIFL Finance The board of non-banking major IIFL Finance may consider planning an initial public offering (IPO) for its housing finance company (HFC), IIFL Home Finance, in the next three to six months, the group’s founder Nirmal Jain said. business line. The IIFL group may […]

How small business owners can set up 401(k) plans for employees

This article is a paid collaboration with AccuPlan. The content is provided by the advertiser and is published for informational purposes only. For many small business owners, offering a retirement plan can be a distant goal due to its perceived complexity or financial weight. In reality, pension schemes are becoming increasingly accessible to employees and […]

How to choose the right bank for your personal and business finances

This article is a paid partnership with Midland States Bank. The content is provided by the advertiser and is published for informational purposes only. There’s a fine line between personal and professional finances for small business owners, which leads to a lot of confusion and stress. This makes it even more important to work with […]

Axis Bank beats expectations with surprise profit rise in December quarter

The country’s fourth-largest private lender posted a 3% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹6,490 crore for the December quarter | Photo credit: ANUSHREE FADNAVIS Axis Bank reported a surprise quarterly profit rise on Monday, supported by healthy credit growth. The country’s fourth-largest private lender by market capitalization said standalone net profit rose 3% year-on-year […]

Blackstone is considering hiring more staff in Asia to meet demand in the private market

Blackstone Inc. plans to hire more people across Asia to tap growing opportunities in private markets, said Ed Huang, head of private equity in the Asia Pacific region. The alternative asset manager sees huge potential in bringing private markets to individual investors looking for alternatives to the conventional portfolio of stocks and bonds, Huang said […]

Inheritance tax in Australia for expats: how much do you pay?

There is no longer any inheritance tax in Australia, allowing heirs, including expats and non-residents, to inherit assets without paying immediate tax. Although the absence of IHT reduces the burden on heirs, certain related taxes, such as capital gains tax (CGT) or income tax, may apply depending on the type of property being inherited. This […]