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All about the HSBC midcap fund

All about the HSBC midcap fund

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

HSBC Midcap Equity Fund is the latest fund to hit the 'mid cap diversified equity fund' space.

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Why Future Of Cars Don't Look Electric

Rediff.com8 May 2024

When it comes to electric cars, the electric dream is turning out to be a six-letter word starting with f, ending with y, and having antas in between, notes Suveen Sinha.

Forgery: Court summons HSBC India top brass

Forgery: Court summons HSBC India top brass

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

A magistrate court here has summoned the CEO of HSBC India and others to appear before it after finding that the MNC bank had "forged" documents to wriggle out of a case relating to termination of an employee.

Tata, Idea, Etisalat, HSBC launch money transfer

Tata, Idea, Etisalat, HSBC launch money transfer

Rediff.com7 May 2008

As part of the service, UAE-based Indian immigrants can transfer money to their families based in India and the service would complement existing remittance channels and make transferring money internationally more affordable, Tata Communications said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange. In the first phase, this service would be extended to over 27 lakh subscriber base of mobile services operator Idea Cellular in Kerala.

Citi, HSBC among biggest subprime loan originators

Citi, HSBC among biggest subprime loan originators

Rediff.com11 May 2009

The study conducted by the US-based non profit organisation Center for Public Integrity has revealed that these 25 entities accounted for a whopping 72 per cent of subprime loans during the 2005-07 period. Topping the list is Countrywide Financial Corp which shelled out subprime loans worth $97.2 billion while CitiFinancial/Citigroup Inc' is at the 16th place and had generated $26.3 billion in such loans.

Rs 19,000 cr black money detected in ICIJ, HSBC cases

Rs 19,000 cr black money detected in ICIJ, HSBC cases

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Replying to a query, whether the government has made any assessment of black money stashed by Indians in foreign countries, Jaitley said there is no official estimation of that.

'Should I Move FD Cash Into MFs?'

'Should I Move FD Cash Into MFs?'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Kirtan A Shah answers your personal finance queries.

India, other Asian markets to fall further: HSBC

India, other Asian markets to fall further: HSBC

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Hedge fund redemptions and margin calls on leveraged investors will trigger further selling.

UK fraud: Indian-origin HSBC staff jailed

UK fraud: Indian-origin HSBC staff jailed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

Twenty five year-old Jagmeet Channa, who worked at the Canary Wharf headquarters of the bank, hijacked his colleagues' identities to plunder the coffers of the bank. Hoping the looming weekend would help hide his betrayal, Channa followed orders of fellow conspirators who had promised him a 'cut', by first sending Euro60 million (47,970,227 pounds) from one of its trading accounts to Morocco.

Weak rural growth may be more damaging if rains fail: HSBC

Weak rural growth may be more damaging if rains fail: HSBC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Prices of perishable items could spike in the near term.

India set to be fastest growing trading nation: HSBC

India set to be fastest growing trading nation: HSBC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Rising bilateral trades, growing consumer wealth and high confidence level will push India to the top league of trading nations.

HSBC secret accounts: I-T dept to begin prosecution

HSBC secret accounts: I-T dept to begin prosecution

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Government is planning to initiate proceeding against those holding over Rs 5 crore in HSBC Geneva.

Mumbai most risk-averse city: HSBC survey

Mumbai most risk-averse city: HSBC survey

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Mumbai, the financial capital of India, has emerged as the most risk-averse city, according to a survey, conducted by HSBC India.

After HSBC, StanChart's India outsourcing under US lens

After HSBC, StanChart's India outsourcing under US lens

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

A probe by the New York State's key banking regulator, the Department of Financial Services, has found deficient money laundering controls in outsourcing of work by StanChart to India, thus exposing the US financial system to terror financing and other risks.

Rs 5 lakh claim against HSBC, Citibank banks dismissed

Rs 5 lakh claim against HSBC, Citibank banks dismissed

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Forum president M G Rahatgaonkar and Member Jyoti Mandhale observed in their order that the complainant had not filed the complaint within the specified time frame (the case pertains to 2006) and hence it was being disposed off.

Why didn't HSBC feel the need to apologise in India?

Why didn't HSBC feel the need to apologise in India?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

The bank has been at the centre of the black money and tax evasion scandal.

RBI may eventually tighten rates to tame inflation: HSBC

RBI may eventually tighten rates to tame inflation: HSBC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

According to the global financial services major, inflation may remain sticky, with a possible El Nino effect on the monsoon likely to push up food prices and geopolitical uncertainties seen pumping up global commodity rates.

HSBC to cut 500 jobs, Credit Suisse to lay off 650

HSBC to cut 500 jobs, Credit Suisse to lay off 650

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

According to the Financial Times, Credit Suisse will be trimming its workforce by 10 per cent leading to job loss for 650 employees, while HSBC said it was slashing 500 jobs. Credit Suisse has been impacted by the loan writedowns, which has led to two quarters of losses for Switzerland's second-largest bank this year, the report said.

HSBC plans non-banking arm in India

HSBC plans non-banking arm in India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation is in the process of setting up a non-banking financial company to cater to new market segments

Mid-, smallcap stocks overheated; rally an irrational exuberance: Analysts

Mid-, smallcap stocks overheated; rally an irrational exuberance: Analysts

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The recent rally in small and midcap (SMID) stocks is not backed by fundamentals and is a case of irrational exuberance, analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities said in a recent report. The fundamentals of most of these companies have, in fact, worsened over the last few months, they noted. Yet, some analysts expect the bull run in these stocks to continue amid intermittent corrections.

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Issuers in wait-and-watch mode for overseas listing at GIFT City

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

With the government clearing the decks for direct listing at the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), issuers will wait for the ecosystem to develop further before firming up their listing plans. In the meantime, most companies may continue to prefer listing in the onshore market, even as the new avenue provides key benefits such as tax waivers and reduced foreign exchange risk. Sources said that a few key things need to be ironed out further.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

HSBC India client indicted for tax evasion in US

HSBC India client indicted for tax evasion in US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Ashvin Desai of San Jose has been indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts of tax evasion, two counts of willfully aiding preparation of false tax returns and three counts of failing to file reports of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, the Justice Department said.

HSBC to up sales force by 400

HSBC to up sales force by 400

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Rs 40lakh of HSBC Bank missing

Rs 40lakh of HSBC Bank missing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

The cash was reported missing while being ferried to various ATMs in Delhi.

False promises to card holders: Citi, HSBC rapped

False promises to card holders: Citi, HSBC rapped

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

The investigative arm of the country's anti-monopoly watchdog has recommended action against two multinational banks for making false promises to their credit card customers and violating the Reserve Bank of India guidelines.

LIC surges 10%; storms into top-5 most-valued club as m-cap tops Rs 7 trn

LIC surges 10%; storms into top-5 most-valued club as m-cap tops Rs 7 trn

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) February 8 for the first time ever crossed the Rs 7 trillion market capitalisation, as the stock price of state-owned insurer hit a new high of Rs 1,144,45, on rallying 10 per cent on the BSE. The board of directors of the Corporation are scheduled to meet today i.e. February 8, 2024, to consider a proposal for declaration of interim dividend for the financial year 2023-24 (FY24). The board will also consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine-month period ended on December 31, 2023.

HSBC Geneva accounts: I-T digs for more funds info

HSBC Geneva accounts: I-T digs for more funds info

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

I-T, FinMin approach Switzerland and France for access to full transaction activity of these entities from the period accounts were opened.

HSBC acquires RBS' India biz worth $1.8 bn

HSBC acquires RBS' India biz worth $1.8 bn

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporationon Friday announced it will acquire the Indian business of Royal Bank of Scotland worth $1.8 billion, a move that will help the British giant gain greater exposure in the country.

Goyal has no account in HSBC's Geneva branch: Jet Airways

Goyal has no account in HSBC's Geneva branch: Jet Airways

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Rejecting allegations of stashing away unaccounted money in Swiss accounts, Jet Airways on Friday said there is no account in the name of its Chairman Naresh Goyal in HSBC Bank, Geneva, though he is entitled to have bank accounts outside India as he is a Non-Resident Indian.

Q1 GDP growth to slow down a bit, HSBC pegs it at 6%

Q1 GDP growth to slow down a bit, HSBC pegs it at 6%

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

Sandwiched between demonetisation, GST and other smaller policy changes, Gross Value Added or GVA may be a more reliable measure of economic activity over the next few quarters.

Rs 5.5 lakh-fine on HSBC for unfair trade practice

Rs 5.5 lakh-fine on HSBC for unfair trade practice

Rediff.com22 May 2013

The New Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum pulled up the bank saying that HSBC's act was not only 'motivated by commercial gains', but also by a 'malicious mind' to 'settle scores' with the complainant, who was a former employee, for challenging his termination in a labour court.

ED issues notice to Xiaomi for forex 'violations' to tune of Rs 5,551 cr

ED issues notice to Xiaomi for forex 'violations' to tune of Rs 5,551 cr

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has issued show-cause notices to the Indian arm of Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi, its chief financial officer and director Sameer B Rao, former managing director Manu Kumar Jain and three foreign banks for alleged violations of the foreign exchange law to the tune of more than Rs 5,551 crore.

Black money: 300 accounts in HSBC list have no cash!

Black money: 300 accounts in HSBC list have no cash!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The SIT found and reported that there was no amount shown in almost 289 HSBC Geneva entries, while 122 of them were repeated twice in the same list.

Q3 result, stake sale buzz: Here's how analysts expect SBI stock to perform

Q3 result, stake sale buzz: Here's how analysts expect SBI stock to perform

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

SBI Q3FY24 result review: A higher-than-factored weakness in the October-to-December quarter (Q3) results of State Bank of India (SBI), for financial year 2023-24 (FY24), has prompted brokerages to cut earnings estimates for the ongoing financial year. They, however, have maintained 'Buy' ratings on the stock, revising target price upwards in some cases, owing to the stock's recent underperformance relative to its peers.