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How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In 1910 the who's who of Wall Street met in total secrecy in an American town to work towards the first draft of the bill that would finally give the United States a central bank.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Chidambaram not the first neta to be put behind bars

Chidambaram not the first neta to be put behind bars

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Following are the names of some high-profile people who have been put behind the bars

China manufacturing index tumbles to more than 6-year low

China manufacturing index tumbles to more than 6-year low

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Markets in countries whose economic fortunes were closely linked to China's growth tumbled.

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The 41- year old is currently the head of macro trading in Goldman's Securities Division.

Are you 'fit' enough to be a bank director?

Are you 'fit' enough to be a bank director?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

The YES Bank family tussle puts focus on RBI guidelines on appointment of directors.

Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Govt readies sweeping reforms for PSBs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The governance reforms, as an official put it, would bring in measures to track the performance of the executive-rank employees of the banks, intensively.

Companies staring at unhedged forex exposure

Companies staring at unhedged forex exposure

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

While the rupee depreciation in 2012 persuaded many companies in taking hedges against their foreign currency loans, industry analysts feel it might not be sufficient to counter the swift slide in the value of the local currency.

Cabinet okays SBI mega merger with 5 associates

Cabinet okays SBI mega merger with 5 associates

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Seeking to create a global-sized bank, the Cabinet on Wednesday gave the go-ahead to the merger plan of SBI and its five associates, a step aimed at strengthening the banking sector through consolidation of public banks.

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

How RBI's reserves can boost the economy

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The use of RBI capital to strengthen public sector banks will have many positive implications for the economy -- and a few manageable downsides, points out R Jagannathan.

MFs invest Rs 2.92 lakh cr in debt market in first half

MFs invest Rs 2.92 lakh cr in debt market in first half

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Funds made investments worth Rs 64,602 crore (Rs 646.02 billion) in the debt market during June, higher than Rs 26,840 crore (Rs 268.4 billion) in May, as per the latest data available with market regulator Sebi.

'Congress has run away; Himachal poll one-sided'

'Congress has run away; Himachal poll one-sided'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Campaigning for the third day in a row in the state that goes to the polls on November 9, he said the election was not being fought by his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, but the people of the state who were out to "teach" a lesson to the Congress for corruption and poor law and order.

Don't rush to buy PSU bank stocks yet

Don't rush to buy PSU bank stocks yet

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'Investors should not commit fresh money to these stocks right now, unless they can hold for the next three to four years.'

Rupee seen at 57.9 to the dollar

Rupee seen at 57.9 to the dollar

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The central bank has been intervening in the foreign exchange market by buying dollars, and this is capping the rupee's gains.

Sports Shorts: Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

Sports Shorts: Woods beats McIlroy in first match play meeting

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

India allows greater flexibility for pension fund investments

India allows greater flexibility for pension fund investments

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Fund managers will be given more flexibility to invest in corporate bonds.

Parliament fails to transact business for 16th day

Parliament fails to transact business for 16th day

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The second leg of the budget session is virtually heading towards a complete washout.

A blueprint for India@75

A blueprint for India@75

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

How could India@75 improve law and order, courts, social, physical and soft infrastructure, efficient cities, e-governance, ease of doing business and other essential state functions by 2022, asks Shailesh Pathak.

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Sport Shorts: Ramkumar bows out of Wimbledon qualifier

Sport Shorts: Ramkumar bows out of Wimbledon qualifier

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Sebi to usher in major reforms for overseas investors

Sebi to usher in major reforms for overseas investors

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The new norms provide an operational framework for FPIs, a new class of overseas investors that club all existing class of investors like foreign institutional investors and Qualified Foreign Investors.

Another day of no work in Parliament

Another day of no work in Parliament

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Protests continued for the 14th day, seeing proceedings in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha being washed out.

Doha Bank gets licence to commence banking operations in India

Doha Bank gets licence to commence banking operations in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

This licence will further enhance the niche role Doha Bank is playing and facilitating the movement of trade between Qatar and India.

Still have banned  notes? You maybe fined 10,000

Still have banned notes? You maybe fined 10,000

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Once passed by Parliament, the bill will replace an ordinance promulgated on December 30 last which provides for a fine of 10,000 or five times the cash held, whichever is higher, on holding of more than 10 banned 1,000 and 500 rupee notes.

Accidental Prime Minister Review: Did Manmohan fight with Sonia?

Accidental Prime Minister Review: Did Manmohan fight with Sonia?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'While it may not be an out-and-out hit job on the Gandhi family, the movie is all about one aspect: How Dr Singh struggled with the family and the party all through his prime ministership,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Pak bans JuD, FIF; arrests JeM chief Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

According to Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) list, which was updated on Tuesday, JuD and FIF were among 70 organisations proscribed by the ministry of Interior under the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.

NSE to auction FII limits for govt debt worth Rs 3,161 cr

NSE to auction FII limits for govt debt worth Rs 3,161 cr

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The auction follows aggregate overseas investments in government debt securities yesterday reaching Rs 1,21,271 crore (Rs 1,212.71 billion), which is 97.46 per cent of total permitted limit of Rs 1,24,432 crore (Rs 1,244.32 billion).

FPIs sold Indian stocks, bonds worth $ 7 bn since April

FPIs sold Indian stocks, bonds worth $ 7 bn since April

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

While selling started in April, it has intensified this month, with FPIs pulling out $1.1 billion and $2.5 billion from equities and debt market, respectively

What 2019 holds for the banking sector

What 2019 holds for the banking sector

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The evolving RBI-government relationship, a reversal in the interest rate cycle and return to profitability will dominate bankers' conversation this year, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Markets are overvalued: Caution ahead

Markets are overvalued: Caution ahead

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Devangshu Datta believes you should pick stocks trading at much lower valuations than the market average.

How outsourcing raises US banks' operational risks

How outsourcing raises US banks' operational risks

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Many Indian companies provide outsourcing services to various American entities, including large banks and financial institutions.

Will enter into talks with all neighbours to bring peace: Imran Khan

Will enter into talks with all neighbours to bring peace: Imran Khan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Khan stressed on taking austerity measures, working on tax reforms instead of taking loans, rooting out corruption.

UK to unveil Gandhi statue on March 14

UK to unveil Gandhi statue on March 14

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

The much-awaited Mahatma Gandhi's bronze statue at Britain's historic Parliament Square will be unveiled on March 14

FIIs pull out $2 bn this year, highest since 2008

FIIs pull out $2 bn this year, highest since 2008

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Continued outflows amid moderation of domestic investments are a concern

GST prospects get ambiguous again

GST prospects get ambiguous again

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Last week, a Rajya Sabha committee had allocated five hours for discussion on GST.

Rising interest rates: What debt fund investors should do

Rising interest rates: What debt fund investors should do

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

For existing investors, it may be prudent to redeem their current investments in gilt or dynamic schemes and invest it in short-term funds, if the exit load is not very high, advises Malhar Majumder.

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Amid Opposition uproar over reports of schools being ordered to remain open on Christmas Day to observe 'good governance day', the government on Monday clarified that no such instruction has been issued and only an online essay competition on the subject is being organised.

Fed holds rates steady in nod to global economic weakness

Fed holds rates steady in nod to global economic weakness

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

The central bank maintained its bias towards a rate hike.

Paytm looking for non-banking CEO for payments bank

Paytm looking for non-banking CEO for payments bank

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

In August, RBI allowed 11 business houses to start a payments bank.

India to provide info on US tax evaders

India to provide info on US tax evaders

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

The US has been widely criticised for using pressure tactics to secure information from other countries, without reciprocity.