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Ashley Coutinho
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Assistant Editor, Business Standard
Mumbai
Tax, capital markets business, Foreign Investment , Financial Regulation, Investment Banking, Law , Economics , Travel
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By Ashley Coutinho Verified| EIN News@ The power and independence of financial regulators needs to be strengthened with legislative and institutional changes, a global report based on a recent assessment of the Indian financial system said. Current laws allow the government to control senior managements and boards of regulators, the IMF-World Bank report said. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is the appellate authority for the RBI and can overturn the latter’s supervisory decisions.
By Ashley Coutinho Verified| The Hindu Business Line Verified If you could tell us about the growth of passive funds and the factors driving this growth? Assets under management (AUM) in passive funds, including exchange traded funds (ETFs) and index funds, is ₹10.5 lakh crore and there are nearly 3.95 crore folios or investor accounts. The passive AUM has grown at a rate of 50 per cent compounded, more than twice the growth rate of non-passive funds in the last five years. Even in the near term, the passive space continues to witness strong growth.
By Ashley Coutinho Verified| EIN News@ The power and independence of financial regulators needs to be strengthened with legislative and institutional changes, a global report based on a recent assessment of the Indian financial system said. Current laws allow the government to control senior managements and boards of regulators, the IMF-World Bank report said. The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is the appellate authority for the RBI and can overturn the latter’s supervisory decisions.
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Business Standard
Business Standard is a prominent Indian English-language daily newspaper that focuses on business, finance, and economic journalism. Founded on March 26, 1975, by the ABP Group, it is now owned by Business Standard Private Limited, a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank. Headquartered in New Delhi, the newspaper employs over 400 staff members and has a circulation of approximately 189,000 copies. The publication offers comprehensive coverage of India's economy, infrastructure, corporate governance, international trade, and financial markets. It is known for its analytical reporting and expert commentary. Business Standard publishes a broadsheet-format daily edition in English and Hindi and has a digital platform that provides real-time updates and multimedia content. With localized editions from 12 regional centers, it effectively serves readers in over 1,000 towns and cities, targeting professionals, policymakers, and investors seeking reliable financial insights.
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Founded: 1975