India Equity: Types of equity mutual funds available for investments

On June 1, 2018, investing in equity mutual funds in India got a tad easier thanks to a directive on scheme categorization (or recategorisation) to all Asset Management Companies (AMCs) by India’s capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).

India Equity: Opportunities abound but first a look at the basics of investing

India is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, and it is one of the most favourable destinations for long-term investments, especially in good quality high growth businesses.

Understanding the “risk free” bond market in India

The bond market in India is quite vibrant, particularly for sovereign bonds. And, in order to be an informed investor either in the market directly or through the mutual fund route, one must have clarity on some of the basic structure and terminology of the Indian market.

Komala Vilas: One of the oldest Indian vegetarian restaurant in Singapore

Having first opened its doors in 1947 along Serangoon Road – in the cultural enclave of “Little India” – Komala Vilas is the oldest vegetarian restaurant in Singapore.

Asian passports remain most powerful, UK & US passport power declines

Japan and Singapore maintained their top spot as the world’s most powerful passports in the third quarter report published by the Henley Passport Index. Both countries have a visa-free/visa-on-arrival score of 189.