Apr 2018 Economic Times
Competitive interest rate increases by banks and non-banking finance companies across the spectrum has seen rate of return peak to its highest in about two-three years putting the smile back on savers.
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Perpetual bond withdrawal hits some investors
Mar 2018 Economic Times
The recall of perpetual bonds by financially crippled banks may have been a blessing for investors who would have had to bear losses if the banks had stopped paying interest.
Who are helping states to borrow money?
Mar 2018 Economic Times
While the rates offered are much higher than traditional bank deposits, the revised 7.75% norm too has helped add a new set of investors for these sovereign-like instruments with little risk of defaults
Tax-free bonds turn attractive again
Feb 2018 Economic Times
Tax-free bonds offering a return of 6.5 per cent are finding favour among rich investors. Stable taxfree returns and lower volatility compared to debt mutual funds are driving investors back to these bonds, traded only in the secondary markets.
Rising bond yields bring FMPs back in the game
Feb 2018 Economic Times
Wealth managers believe that rise in bond yields over the last one month leading to better post tax returns, and profit booking in equities are driving investors to FMPs.
Time to look at liquid & ultra short-term funds, say experts
Move to short-term debt funds: Experts
As yields rise, investors look at short-term bond funds
Invest in shorter term debt funds with rates likely to rise
With rates falling, the rich lap up perpetual bonds
Aug 2017 Economic Times
Wealth managers suggest investors keep in mind risks of investing in such bonds.