Mutual Funds: How Can Investors Minimize the Impact of Front-Running on Their Portfolios? Understanding Front-Running in Mutual Funds Front-running is a deceitful practice where insiders exploit foreknown trade information to gain illegitimately. For example, a broker aware of an impending substantial trade executed by a mutual fund could use this knowledge for personal gain, adversely affecting other investors. Organizations such as Axis Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, and even LIC have faced allegations concerning such […]

Tiger Global’s Tax Victory: A Significant Milestone for Indian Enterprises The Delhi High Court Ruling and Its Impact: Recently, the Delhi High Court granted a significant win to Tiger Global Management, overturning a previous ruling that denied them tax benefits under the India-Mauritius Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). This court decision highlights the legal recognition of TRCs (Tax Residency Certificates) and sets a precedent that may encourage foreign investment, bolstering India’s corporate and startup sector. […]

Strategies to Avoid the Common Pitfalls in Retail Options Trading Options trading can be a challenging venture, with a stark statistic indicating that 90% of retail options traders face monetary losses. This revelation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) illuminates the high-risk nature of the derivatives market. Consequently, Sebi is considering implementing more vigorous entry barriers such as increasing lot sizes to discourage inexperienced investors. This may ultimately reserve the options trading […]

Sebi Ensures Swift Settlement for FPIs from October 2024 In an important development announced by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) will experience significant enhancements in the efficiency and speed of fund settlements. From October 2024, custodians, also known as clearing banks, will ensure that funds are made available to FPIs on the same day as the settlement, a move that promises to streamline financial operations and bolster investor […]

Funding Winter Influences Early IPO Moves by Fintech Firms Estabizz Fintech Pvt Ltd shares insights into the current trend where financial technology companies are hastening to the public sphere due to a significant reduction in private investments. Sailesh Raj Bhan, chief investment officer for equity at Nippon India Mutual Fund, highlighted this swift shift during the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai. The scarcity of private equity is compelling fintech firms to seek public funds sooner […]