UCITS offer a tax-efficient, transparent, and liquid pathway to global markets—without the downsides of directly investing in US securities. Mint breaks down what UCITS are, how they work, and why they matter. “UCITS are essentially pooled investment vehicles,” explains Lovaii Navlakhi, managing director & CEO of International Money Matters, a firm offering financial consulatncy. “They…
Within the next few decades, millennials will see the greatest generational wealth shift in history, and it’s all thanks to a genuine store of value called Bitcoin. Generation X may be next in line to inherit the wealth shift, but it doesn’t matter. Millennials are leading the charge on digital assets, which will likely leave them…
The decentralized finance (DeFi) industry is breathing a sigh of relief as Congress relaxes reporting obligations, but questions remain about how lawmakers will regulate DeFi. On March 12, the House of Representatives voted to nullify a rule that required DeFi protocols to report gross proceeds from crypto sales, as well as info on taxpayers involved,…
Divorce is a financial change and also an emotional one, and it may affect a person’s financial situation for several years to come. One of the most overlooked elements is, of course, the impact on a person’s credit history from the financial decisions made during or after a separation. Also Read | Already have a…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure There is a substantial demand for tokenized bonds and real estate. The market for tokenized assets is rapidly growing, with a value that has surpassed $50 billion. Real estate comprises a substantial portion, with tokenized properties totaling $30 billion. Financial analysts anticipate…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure David Sacks, the White House’s crypto czar, has disclosed the intentions of the Treasury Department to concentrate on increasing the value of Bitcoin, XRP, and other digital assets that the US government owns. This, after US President Donald Trump signed an executive…
Until last year, the hospitality and rental sectors benefitted from a broad tax exemption on renting residential dwellings. However, with effect from 15 July 2024, a separate conditional exemption was carved out for accommodation services, relieving these from the levy of goods and services tax, or GST. This change—applicable to accommodation services provided for a…
Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 7 establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) and a “Digital Asset Stockpile.” Both will initially be capitalized with cryptocurrency seized via government criminal and civil forfeiture proceedings, with future acquisitions possible under…
An interesting post went viral earlier this month, suggesting that a man got hold of his father’s physical share certificates of Jindal Vijayanagar Steel (later merged into JSW Steel) and found the 5,000 shares he bought for ₹1 lakh in the 1990s were now worth ₹80 crore. A series of posts followed, touting the power…
Personal loans provide a crucial lifeline to aspirational borrowers, especially when they are faced with difficulties and economic challenges in day-to-day life. Personal loans are credit tools that assist borrowers in securing funds for meeting essential financial targets such as surgery costs, education expenses, indispensable house renovation, and other similar unavoidable tasks. Growth slows, but…
