InvestmentsMoney BoxPersonal FinanceApril 18, 2017by Monika Halan0Markets are rising. Be alert to hard sales
When markets rise all kind of hard sales begin. This is an alert to investors on what sellers are doing to push their commissions,
Consumer RightsExpense AccountMintPersonal FinanceApril 11, 2017by Monika Halan0Are Irdai’s rules enough for consumers?
The insurance regulator responded to my column with a 7 page letter. I use their main argument and rebut it in this piece.
Consumer RightsFinancial LiteracyInvestmentsMutual FundsPersonal FinanceApril 11, 2017by Monika Halan0Notes from the NIPFP Round Table on Suitability
To unpack the issues around a regulatory regime that rests its consumer protection thought on 'suitability', NIPFP organised a half day Round Table in August 2016. Highlights of the discussion.
Expense AccountMoneyPersonal FinanceMarch 28, 2017by Monika Halan0Irdai vs global standards in consumer protection
IRDAI goes three steps back in consumer protection
Politically demonitisation has been a big success for Narendra Modi. Economically, we await data to declare it success or failure. But the entitled elite of India are looking for any excuse to berate the government because of their personal dislike for an outsider like Modi to be the PM of India.
Watch this video to understand why women need to take control of their money lives
Financial LiteracyMoney BoxPersonal FinanceMarch 7, 2017by Monika Halan0From Valentine’s Day to Women’s Day
Women cannot afford to not be in control of their money. Here's how to begin the coneversation.
UncategorizedMarch 1, 2017by Monika Halan0Women Writers Fest
Some links to the run up of this super event organised by Vedica. http://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/women-writers-festival-of-by-for-women/990476 http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/women-writers-festival-of-by-for-women/1/885156.html Post event: http://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/women-writers-festival-concludes/ http://www.newsx.com/lifestyle/57021-new-delhi-women-writers-festival-concludes http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/book-women-2-last/1/891646.html
Expense AccountFinancial LiteracyInvestmentsMoneyPersonal FinanceFebruary 28, 2017by Monika Halan0When debt funds malfunction
If investors can't rely on fund ratings, what should they rely on. When Taurus AMCs debt funds fell 7% to 11% over a day, they all had good ratings.
UncategorizedFebruary 24, 2017by Monika Halan0Budget video
Video of Monika Halan on Budget 2017-18