Is board evaluation a reality now?

The review will not be effective unless the appointment process is changed, not only on paper but in practice, too Read more »

Merchanting needs more RBI realism

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its guidelines for merchanting trade transactions, in response to representations from the trade. Yet, even after the revision, the dispensation is short of the... Read more »

Tenants stall Sarfaesi action

In a large batch of appeals moved by tenants of properties mortgaged to banks, the Supreme Court last week stated that the Securitisation Act (Sarfaesi) will prevail over the provisions of... Read more »

Should you ever cosign on a loan?

A recent survey conducted by the credit reporting agency Experian found that approximately two-thirds of all millennials (those born between the late 1970s and mid-1990s) have used a cosigner at least once, usually... Read more »

Important new protections for homebuyers

If you’re considering purchasing or refinancing a home this year you should be aware of some important new rule changes. The changes are tied to the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA),... Read more »

MMI teams with DeVry

April is Financial Literacy Month and in celebration and support of that initiative, Money Management International (MMI) is pleased to be teaming up with DeVry University to bring our financial knowledge and... Read more »

Does carrying a balance help my credit score?

Ask the Experts: How long should I carry this balance? We would like to pay off a purchase on a zero interest credit card and would like to know if there is a... Read more »

Needed devolving in excise rules

The deterrent was to withdraw the facility of monthly payment of duties, making it compulsory for the assessee to pay excise duty for each consignment at the time of removal of goods Read more »

Are you ready for the change?

Business Standard takes a look at corporate India's preparedness for the new company law regime which comes into effect on April 1. Experts share their insights on the challenges ahead Read more »

‘Sunset clause’ in exemption notification not a must

Timeless exemption notification have no time limit, and the government can terminate the notification any time Read more »