Top NBFC in India: Driving India’s Financial Innovation
Non-banking financial Companies (NBFCs) are becoming important players in India’s changing financial landscape. As traditional banks reach limits in providing services to underserved areas or segments, the top NBFC in India has made by providing various financial products, opening avenues for retail, SME, rural, and other segments. These entities address
NSE Unlisted Share Price: Best Share to Buy in India?
In the last few years, Asian stock markets have appreciated greatly, so much so that Asia is now home to the world’s top 5 fastest-growing major economies. India, being the fastest-growing economy in the world, is home to two of the biggest stock exchanges in the world, NSE (National Stock
Digital Darwinism in Asian Banks: The Rise of Digital-Only Banks in Asia
In 2016, a relatively unknown company, Grab, started making waves as a ride-hailing service in Singapore. Fast forward a few years, and now a multi-service platform, Grab made a groundbreaking move, applying for a digital banking license in Singapore. As a result, by 2021, Grab’s digital-only banking service, GSX, was
The Role of a CFO in a Startup (and When to Hire One)
Startups are often fast-paced, high-pressure environments where founders wear multiple hats. But as your business grows, managing finances becomes more complex—and that’s where the role of a CFO becomes essential. A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) does more than just crunch numbers. They act as strategic advisors, financial planners, and
Asia FX Rally as Trump’s Tariff Relief Pressures Dollar
Asian currencies strengthened while the U.S. dollar hovered at a four-month low following tariff concessions on Canada and Mexico. However, market sentiment remained fragile as President Donald Trump maintained a 20% tariff on Chinese imports, prompting retaliation from Beijing. Investors assessed China’s pledges for additional stimulus measures announced at a
South Korea Set to Unveil Its First Alternative Exchange
NEXT, Korea’s first alternative trading system (ATS), is set to launch on March 4th, 2025. The market will operate for 12 hours daily, enabling stock trading during commuting hours. Additionally, the introduction of new pricing mechanisms will support diverse investment strategies. Starting with 10 listed stocks, the number of tradable
BOJ Eyes Inflation-Driven Boom in Financial Services
According to the Bank of Japan (BOJ), the rising inflation and interest rates will likely increase the demand for novel financial solutions. An executive from the bank mentioned that Japan needs to focus on digitalisation of its financial services to cater to the demand of households. According to Reuters, Japanese
Centrally Planned Economy: Pros, Cons, And Examples
Learning about the economy helps residents to understand how it affects their lives and how to make better decisions accordingly. They can better understand tax policies, interest rates, inflation, wealth, etc. There are different types of economies, among which a centrally planned economy is criticised greatly. Do you live in
Keppel’s Ambitious Move: Plans To Buy Tokyo Data Hub
On Tuesday, Singapore’s Keppel announced an agreement to acquire an AI-ready data centre facility in Tokyo under development by Japan’s largest property group, Mitsui Fudosan. This deal follows Keppel’s announcement less than two weeks ago of its intention to more than double its data centre assets under management from the
List of Top Performing Stocks in Asia: Surprising Gains!
“Given a 10% chance of a 100 times payoff, you should take that bet every time.” — Jeff Bezos We all put in the effort to improve our financial well-being, whether it’s through a job, business, or some other pursuit. But let’s be honest—are the earnings from our main gig
