Yesterday I had written an article on Hedge funds in India. I received a few comments about how hedge funds differ from venture capital firms in India. The most basic difference: The manager of the hedge fund has complete authority in terms of how and where he wants...
In 2014, hedge funds invested millions of dollars into Indian start ups. This trend is likely to continue and higher investments are likely in 2015 and beyond. Whether you are someone who wants to understand the basics of hedge funds (i.e. how they are different from...
A quick word on Unlisted vs Delisted Shares: Unlisted shares – shares which never got listed on an exchange in the first place. Still it is possible that an active secondary market exists in these shares. Example – Ratnakar Bank and Bombay Stock Exchange both of which...
The spectacular rise in executive compensation in recent years has not just drawn shareholder attention; it has drawn attention even from the common folk who often blame corporate greed and mismanagement for economic slowdowns. Executive Compensation Financial payment...
Shareholder Activism – What is? Any act of the shareholder(s) of a company which results in either influencing or changing the behavior and / or decision of the company, either through its management or otherwise. Issues on shareholder activism and corporate...
Marketing of financial services and products is probably the most regulated field in India. Despite this, potential customers regularly get convinced about buying investment products which are inconsistent with their needs and future plans. In this article, I will...
