GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
Small REITs to broaden investor base with strong regulatory oversight
The Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) recent regulations for small and medium real estate investment trusts (SM REITs) are likely to drive investor interest towards fractional ownership of real estate assets, said CRISIL Ratings.
Japan stock ownership by foreigners rises to record 31.8%
Foreign ownership in Japanese stocks reached a record 31.8%, driven by Tokyo Stock Exchange and government initiatives to enhance corporate governance, making the market more attractive with its relatively low valuations.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: FII ownership at probably its lowest, but trend is changing: Ajit Banerjee
The market participants are convinced that the macro fundamentals and the fiscal condition of the country is very strong and India is poised to grow as the fastest-growing economy of the world for the next few years.
007 Effect! JPMorgan bond inclusion can attract $2-3 billion monthly FII inflows into India
Since October 2023, non-residents have invested nearly $15 billion in Indian government bonds, including $5 billion through USD-settled, INR-denominated supranational bonds. Starting from Friday, passive fund inclusion will begin at a rate of 1% per month, leading to total inflows of $25-30 billion by the time full weightage is reached.
Trai invites views on norm for transferring ownership of machine-to-machine SIMs
The telecom regulator, Trai, is seeking industry views on allowing critical M2M communication services on unlicensed airwaves. It has identified 20 critical M2M services, including those for connected & autonomous vehicles, remote surgery, and smart grid operations.
Enemy within? China is buying land around American military bases
China's proximity to military bases within the US, including a nuclear missile base in Wyoming, raises national security concerns. The US government blocked a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming, citing it as a 'national security risk'. The order required the divestment of property operated as a crypto mining facility near the base.
MCA penalises Samsung Display Noida for breach of Companies Act norms
As per Samsung Display Noida's February 2024 letter cited in the order, it's fully owned by Samsung Display Co (Korea), which, in turn, is 84.8% owned by Samsung Electronics Co (Korea). Section 90 of the Companies Act, 2013, typically requires companies to disclose their significant beneficial owner details to authorities.
UP Cabinet approves ownership of 500-bed hospital by GIMS in Greater Noida
According to the standards set by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI), the hospital associated with GIMS must be owned by the institute. "The lack of ownership has caused difficulties obtaining various licenses," it noted.
Team ownership rules complicate a football star’s move
Red Bull, the energy drink maker, pioneered the model. Manchester City, the English champion financed by the wealth of the United Arab Emirates, supersized it through its City Football Group. Jim Ratcliffe, the chair of the chemicals giant INEOS, brought it to Manchester United when he acquired a major stake in the club last year.
Past reforms will continue to drive economy over next 2 years: Neelkanth Mishra
In fact, with the RBI dividend being significantly better than what was budgeted, I would not be surprised if in the July budget, the government chooses to bring down its FY25 fiscal deficit target from 5.1% to 4.9% because that money is there.
TikTok says cyberattack targeted brands and celebrity accounts, including CNN
TikTok takes measures to stop cyberattack targeting brand and celebrity accounts, including CNN. ByteDance challenges law requiring TikTok sale by January to avoid ban.
Why does India have the first mover advantage in Web3 technology?
While regulatory clarity remains a work in progress, India's embrace of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) registration requirement is a positive step, creating a safer trading environment for all.
Diminishing healthcare quality, worsening patient health outcome: Lancet study decries healthcare privatisation
Study in The Lancet magazine reveals that healthcare privatization globally lowers quality of care and worsens patient outcomes. Based on extensive research across high-income nations, it highlights the negative impact of converting public hospitals to private entities and outsourcing services. Concerns raised amid Supreme Court scrutiny over healthcare cost discrepancies
How to safely invest in real estate via fractional ownership platforms
Things to check before investing in real estate via Fractional Ownership: The Sebi has recently amended the rules and regulations for investing in real estate via Fractional Ownership platforms (FOPs). The new regulations intended to make investment in real estate (usually a commercial building) safer and transparent for retail investors.
Higher ability to withstand sudden headwinds: 5 largecap stocks with right mix of RoE & RoCE
There are two kinds of risk in equity markets, first the overall market or asset class risk. Second is individual risk. First risk is not under control of anyone, because it can hit the market due to any reason, right from any geopolitical uncertainty to any monetary event in any part of the world. Probably the first kind of risk got played recently with the flip flop of the US and development in the middle east. The second risk which is individual risk is about the choice of the stock which one buys. In equities after a point of time it is more important to manage individual risk than to take risk. In equities the risk is more in the short term, over longer term, it is not very high. One way to manage risk is that when valuations are high, move to companies which have strong and large balance sheets and have seen many economic cycles and have survived the slowdowns in the past.
Fitch Ratings affirms EXIM Bank's rating; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings on Friday affirmed the Export-Import Bank of India's (EXIM Bank) rating with a stable outlook, reflecting its high strategic importance to the state.
Government gains PSU muscle as stocks climb peaks
The value had touched a high of 22% of total market capitalisation of listed firms in June 2009, dropping to a low of 5.1% in September 2020 before doubling since then, according to data from primeinfobase.com. Re-ratings amid large valuation discounts, high dividend yields, record cash flows and news of possible privatisation triggered a sharp rally in public sector companies over the last three years.
Fractional ownership platforms start registering under new SEBI regulations
Integrated co-working firm EFC (I) Ltd plans to form an investment manager entity to manage assets and investments of SM REIT through a wholly owned subsidiary EFC Ltd. Others like Strata and WiseX are also taking similar steps. The company’s board has approved a proposal to create a step-down subsidiary under EFC Ltd for acting as an investment manager to SM REIT.
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