When you start from zero, wealth takes time: Mumbai man's post strikes a chord

5 days, 2 hours ago

Bengaluru CEO tests fresh grads with class 5 maths question, raises concerns over Gen Z’s problem-solving skills

A Bengaluru-based CEO has ignited a debate on LinkedIn, questioning whether Gen Z’s proficiency in social media is overshadowing their fundamental problem-solving and financial literacy skills. Ashish Gupta, the CEO in question, took to his LinkedIn profile to share a post titled “Gen Z Knows Reels, But Not Real Math?”, highlighting his concerns over the younger generation’s capabilities beyond digital …

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1 week ago

Founder leaves US over inflation, now spends under ₹1 lakh/month in India: 'America is s**t expensive'

Hindustan Times

A US citizen who came to India nine years ago started his business, got married to a local woman, and settled in Goa all because he got frustrated with inflation harming his quality of life in America. “Inflation is bad, but “lifestyle creep” is worse,” he added. “I met my wife here, became close to her family, learned Hindi, have …

India Life

1 week, 2 days ago

Bengaluru techie earning ₹1.5 lakh per month feels financially unstable: ‘Feel like fragile pot’

Hindustan Times

Living in a metro city often comes with the allure of better opportunities and a vibrant lifestyle, but for many, it also brings immense financial strain. A Bengaluru-based techie recently took to Reddit’s Indian Workplace subreddit to share his struggles, despite earning a seemingly comfortable salary of ₹1.5 lakh per month. His post, titled “Why does life in a metro …

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1 week, 4 days ago

How an 'abundance mindset' can unlock your route to wealth, reveals money psychotherapist VICKY REYNAL

Daily Mail

Suzanne came to me for financial therapy because, despite having what most people would consider a successful life, she would stay up at night worrying, ‘What if it all disappears? A parent who was emotionally distant, unavailable, or unpredictable can leave a child feeling ‘not enough’ – not loved enough, seen enough or important enough. Clients who grew up in …

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1 week, 4 days ago

The youth vox

India Today

CHESS INDIA’S GRANDMASTER GUKESH D. Gukesh World Chess Champion “Throughout my career, my parents never made me know about the financial struggles they were going through. Thankfully, my parents made sure that I wasn’t carrying that weight on my shoulders” POLITICS INDIA’S YOUNGEST MP Pushpendra Saroj Lok Sabha member from Kaushambi, UP “Politics today is based on religion and caste. …

2 weeks, 4 days ago

Five Money Secrets That Can Help Boost Your Wealth And Make Your Life Better

ABP News

By Sarvjeet Singh Virk In India, financial success is often associated with high earnings. Historical data shows that the Indian stock market has delivered an average annual return of 12-15 per cent over the past two decades, significantly outperforming fixed deposits. India’s dividend-paying companies, for example, have offered average yields of 2-4 per cent, while rental yields in metropolitan cities …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian-origin CTO reignites work-hour debate, says, ‘no founder built breakthrough startup with work-life balance’

Hindustan Times

In recent months, a national conversation has been rekindled in India concerning work-life balance and productivity, following remarks by influential business leaders advocating for extended work hours. Amid the ongoing debates, an entrepreneur and Indian-origin CTO of Hubspot shared a candid perspective on the challenges of balancing work and personal life while building a successful startup. Highlighting the difficulty of …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal shares THIS important tip for aspiring millionaires: ‘Journey is more important than…’

Live Mint

Oyo Rooms founder and CEO Ritesh Agarwal shared the broad contours of the path to success in his fascinating entrepreneurial journey, urging aspirants to savour even small details of the trek exploration that leads them up to their destination. Ritesh Agarwal shares experience Sharing his experience as a millionaire, Agarwal said it was not easy trajectory. “Living in the rains …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

SANJAYOVACHA | Making things isn’t just about making money | Sanjaya Baru

Deccan Chronicle

In Oliver Stone’s movie Wall Street, capturing the reckless 1980s’ spirit of making money with money in a booming stock market and through financial innovation and worse, at a time when American manufacturing was being badgered by imports from Europe and Japan, the working-class father Carl Fox has a question for his get-rich-quick son Bud. After a long pause, the …

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1 month ago

'True wealth is inner peace': DK Shivakumar reflects on spiritual insights from Sadhguru at Isha

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attended the grand Mahashivratri celebrations at the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, hosted by spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev. Calling life an “endless journey,” Shivakumar emphasized the importance of self-realization and inner peace. “True wealth means inner peace, self-realization, and that feeling—the truth that remains alive in every moment of life,” he concluded. The …

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1 month ago

Sunil Gavaskar: Friends are your greatest wealth, and in Milind Rege’s leaving, I have become enormously poorer

The Hindu

It is never easy to cope with the loss of a loved one, especially somebody you have known all your life. He was the captain of the school’s cricket team, and both of us were picked for Bombay Schools, West Zone Schools, and the All India Schools Team, which played ‘Tests’ against the London School Boys team. Every time Mumbai’s …

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1 month ago

Ideas of India 2025: "India’s young workforce is our golden opportunity" - Rochita Dey

ABP News

At the Ideas of India 2025, Rochita Dey, second-generation entrepreneur and founder of House of SL, shared insights into her company’s remarkable journey from a small store in Kolkata to setting world records. During her conversation with Radhika Bajaj, Dey reflected on the evolution of her brand, Shreladers, and the introduction of aspirational products for youth through House of SL.Dey …

India

1 month ago

Ideas of India Summit 2025: Orhan Awatramani (Orry) Reveals the Hidden Struggles of Fame and Wealth

ABP News

Orhan Awatramani, known as Orry, is a well-known Indian internet personality who recently shared his unique perspective on fame and wealth at the Ideas of India Summit. Raised in affluence, Orry acknowledges that being born into wealth doesn’t come with the easy life many assume. Orry explains that after experiencing many material pleasures like expensive vacations, fashion, and parties, they …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The head of POCO India tells you how to create your own opportunities

Live Mint

There are times when Himanshu Tandon finds himself to be the youngest in a room of senior, more experienced colleagues. Over time, this mutual respect has fostered trust, making it easier to contribute meaningfully to discussions," says Bengaluru-based Tandon, 35, Country Head, POCO India. Today, I’m proud to make cutting-edge technology accessible while setting new benchmarks in the industry," he …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

How social media made investing 'cool' for young Indians

India Today

For Raghav Sharma*, a 25-year-old software developer from Delhi NCR, his work is his life. The gamification of investing ft. social media All the financial experts we spoke to seem to agree that social media and finfluencers play a major role in making investment 'cool'. For instance, Sakchi says SEBI’s intention behind the regulations is clear: to protect retail investors …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Indian billionaire recalls how he purchased 1st flat in Mumbai with ‘hard work, jugaad’: ‘Bank mein sirf ₹75,000 the’

Hindustan Times

Founder and chairman of Vedanta Group, billionaire Anil Agarwal often shares glimpses of his life, including when he struggled to make a name for himself. Sapne bade the, lekin bank mein sirf ₹75,000 the,” he wrote. In the following lines, he recalled how people advised him to purchase a property in the suburbs, stating it was “cheaper and more practical.” …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Era of prosperity ended with demonetisation: PM advisory panel ex-member

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Prof. Rathin Roy, economist and former member of the PM’s Economic Advisory Council, said the growth model which had relied on 10 per cent of the population — which at 150 million was bigger than all of the German economy — had ended. Delivering a lecture, ‘Repairing The Indian Economy: Tackling Challenges And Driving Growth’, at the Guruswamy Centre …

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2 months ago

Borrowing for the ’Gram: How social media is driving young Indians into debt

Live Mint

Bengaluru: Recently, a marketing professional from Bengaluru was trying to buy a ticket to the Diljit Dosanjh concert. “Like it or not, social media is the real deal for me and everyone in my social circle," says the Bathinda native, who moved to Bengaluru for work a year ago. Driven by the pressure to project a cool image online, young …

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2 months ago

Can India ever become rich? Finfluencer says ‘if we turn ill-educated into reel making freeloader...’

Live Mint

Akshat Shrivastava, a prominent entrepreneur and financial educator, recently took to social media X to explain what could be the reason behind India not being able to become a rich country. He said, ".every country has something valuable," and for India, it is its "huge young population." And, turn them into reel making freeloaders, of course, we will never become …

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2 months ago

Beyond Conventional Sunset: How Seniorpreneurs Are Rewriting The Rules Of Success

ABP News

By Meenakshi Menon Imagine a world where wisdom doesn't retire, where experience doesn't collect dust, and where age is nothing more than a number. Today's senior entrepreneurs are tearing up the script of traditional retirement, replacing rocking chairs with startup chairs, and transforming years of accumulated knowledge into vibrant and game-changing businesses. While younger entrepreneurs struggle with a 28 per …

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2 months ago

Zerodha has 1.6 crore users without advertising; Nithin Kamath explains how no-ads policy helped brokerage platform

Live Mint

Nithin Kamath, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Zerodha, on Tuesday shared that the company now has more than 1.6 crore users without ever advertising and 30 per cent of these investors came through referrals. In a post on social media platform X, Kamath said: “Over 1.6 crore Indians trade and invest with us. All Zerodha investors today trust us …

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2 months, 1 week ago

The Hindu Lit for Life 2025: Miss Malini and Krish Ashok’s survival kit for the Internet age

The Hindu

The internet was born without an instruction manual. On day two of The Hindus Lit for Life 2025, ‘accidental influencers’ Malini Agarwal and Krish Ashok, author of The Masala Lab, took the audience through their journey. I have realised that as much as social media and the internet gave me this extraordinary life and the ability to be here, it …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Man who quit high-paying Mumbai job for Jamshedpur shares 5 reasons he has no regrets

India Today

Leaving behind a lucrative career in Mumbai, Sumit Agrawal made a bold move five years ago that many wouldn't dare - he packed his bags and returned to his hometown, Jamshedpur. In a now-viral post on LinkedIn, Sumit wrote, "I shifted from Mumbai to Jamshedpur exactly 5 years ago on this day after quitting Procter & Gamble. Here are the …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Startup India made India one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems: Modi

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Lauding 'Startup India' as a transformative programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on its ninth anniversary on Thursday that the initiative has propelled India to become one of the largest and most vibrant startup ecosystems globally. It is a landmark initiative that has redefined innovation, entrepreneurship and growth, he said, describing the programme as "very close to my …

Startup India

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Die With Zero: Viral video on wealth, finance starts debate; ’Don’t waste time earning money that…’

Live Mint

A recent podcast on Red FM Podcasts featuring Ajay Jain, the founder of Delhi’s iconic Kunzum Books Art Coffee, has sparked widespread discussions online. Die With Zero In the viral video clip, Ajay Jain explains the essence of the “Die With Zero” ideology, which encourages people to spend their wealth during their lifetime rather than hoarding it for later years …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Entrepreneur shares THIS strategy to save 50% income in mid-20s; netizens are not impressed: ‘So naive of you to think’

Live Mint

Aryan Kochar, co-founder of the Delhi-based financial services company FinFloww, has shared a life hack to save nearly 50 per cent of your income in your 20s. “Might get me cancelled, but: Living with parents in your mid-20s isn’t a ‘failure’—it’s financial wisdom in a world where rent eats 50% of your income. One of the users pointed out how …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath shares ‘everlasting’ portfolio: school friends, ‘built on pure connection, free of judgement’

Live Mint

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath, who often shares his entrepreneurial journey and financial insights on social media, has given a rare glimpse of his personal life. Spending almost 30 years with my school friends, and now our families, makes me realize how lucky we truly are.K2, Normal, Chubby, excuse me for sharing it on social media,” Kamath wrote on X. Best …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay Shaving Company Founder and CEO says ‘most people in India don’t like their jobs’: ‘99% wont show up to work if…’

Live Mint

Bombay Shaving Company's founder and CEO Shantanu Deshpande, in a reflective post on LinkedIn, spoke about the Indian work culture and said that most people in the country don't like their jobs. In his post, Shantanu said that if financial security and sustenance were provided to every individual in India, most people wouldn't feel the need to return to work …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

From a modest start to 10x SIP growth: A 32-year-old’s financial journey

Live Mint

Starting a career often means limited savings or investments. We do quartile analysis on a quarterly basis to review the positioning of where our recommended funds stand," said Nagraj Fakira Pawar, senior financial planner at NS Wealth. Since she is already covered by the employer, NS Wealth has advised her to get a super top-up plan of ₹25 lakh coverage …

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3 months ago

Woman claims she received over ₹5 crore from men for being a ‘spoiled brat’: ‘Capitalise your pretty privilege’

Hindustan Times

A woman’s video about her profession, in which she claims to have earned over ₹5 crore in four years, has created a stir on social media. The woman says she earns by being a “spoiled brat” and demanding money from her “fin subs.” A woman claims she earns money by being a “spoiled brat”. According to Urban Dictionary, a “fin …

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3 months ago

Global crash could be the best time for you to get rich, says Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki

Live Mint

Businessman and author of the well-known book ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’, Robert T. Kiyosaki, on Monday, December 23, warned people about a global economic crash. In a post on social media platform X, the internationally acclaimed author highlighted that economies like Europe, China, and the United States were facing challenges and asked his followers if there was a possible depression …

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3 months ago

Do you think ₹1 crore is enough to wear an entrepreneur’s hat? Kumar Mangalam Birla says, ‘Not enough’

Live Mint

If you are planning to start a business venture and have access to ₹1 crore while you believe that you have enough capital to get by, then you should probably think again. In a candid interview with Zerodha’s co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of Aditya Birla Group, delved into a burning question for young entrepreneurs -- whether ₹one …

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3 months ago

Igniting entrepreneurship for India’s growth

Hindustan Times

India is on the brink of a transformative era. As a powerful job multiplier, entrepreneurship is critical for meeting India’s need for one crore new jobs annually, addressing the brain drain, and leveraging India’s demographic dividend for sustainable growth. Additionally, India’s six crore micro, small, and medium enterprises hold vast potential—if just 10% of them added 1-2 jobs annually, they …

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3 months ago

’Leave India! It’s high time’: Startup founder’s controversial post on Reddit goes viral

Live Mint

A recent controversial post by an entrepreneur on Reddit advising high-salaried individuals to leave India due to high taxes and lack of innovation is gaining lot of attention. The Reddit user also said that currently he is "running it successfully" after raising a lot of money, adding: "I employ nearly 30 people paying an average salary of ₹15 L." The …

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3 months ago

'Leave India, it's high time': Startup founder's controversial advice to Indians with high salaries

Hindustan Times

An Indian entrepreneur and startup founder took to Reddit to advice “high salaried individuals” to leave the country and move abroad claiming that India is amazing but not the best for innovation. The user also highlighted the issue of regional differences, claiming that he faced "regional hate" almost every week from sabziwalas, autodrivers, cab drivers, restaurant and more. He also …

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3 months ago

Indians are chasing luxury travel like never before. What's driving this shift?

India Today

Luxury, business class, and extravagant retreats are becoming increasingly popular among Indian travellers. Experts also agree Louis D’Souza, director at Tamarind Global, says, “Luxury travel among Indian travellers has seen an extraordinary rise and this trend shows no signs of slowing down in 2025.” D’Souza explains that today’s Indian traveller craves unique, bespoke experiences that go beyond traditional sightseeing. Rajesh …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Zerodha’s viral social media post strikes a deep chord, ’If the realisation hasn’t hit you...’

Live Mint

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3 months, 1 week ago

Five key investing lessons for stock market investors from 2024

Live Mint

2024 has been a year of twists and turns for investors, marked by volatile markets, geopolitical events and evolving global dynamics. While volatile times offer opportunities to accelerate investments, simply staying consistent can also be a powerful strategy for long-term wealth creation. Your 2025 roadmap: India’s economic fundamentals suggest sustained growth, offering investors immense growth potential. ‘Bionic Is In’ and …

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3 months, 1 week ago

IIT Bombay alum claims he became a ‘multi-millionaire in his 20s’ without following ideal habits

Hindustan Times

The CEO of GreyLabs AI has shared a post on the importance given to ‘good habits’ and their role in success. Aman Goel, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, claims that he became a multi-millionaire in his 20s without following any of the “ideal habits” that most people set so much store by. Aman Goel is the co-founder and CEO of …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Vivek Oberoi reveals how his ₹3,400-crore startup adds fuel to his ‘passion’

Live Mint

Vivek Oberoi recently made big revelations about his money-lending business for students. We reached 12,000 schools, colleges, and universities through a B2B network.” What is the worth of Vivek Oberoi's business? Vivek shared that he started a non-collateralized education fee financing company, which grew rapidly, reaching 12,000 schools, colleges, and universities through a B2B network. “Whenever I fly for a …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

MyBharat digital platform to offer job, business opportunities: Mansukh Mandaviya

Live Mint

New Delhi, Dec 12 Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said the newly created MyBharat digital platform will be turned into a single-window access for jobs, training, networking and business opportunities. Speaking at AIMA's Young Leaders Council summit here, the Minister of Labour & Employment, and Youth Affairs & Sports noted that the present government is youth-oriented and wants to …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

India's inclusive growth applauded by International community: IMF Executive Director Subramanian

The Hindu

The world is bullish on India, the country's top economist, currently Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund has said, noting that India’s public digital infrastructure and inclusive growth is not only being talked about but also applauded by the International community. Apart from that, the kind of inclusive growth that India has pursued over the last decade is also …

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4 months ago

Zerodha billionaire Nithin Kamath back after Europe trip: ‘Everything feels like cut, copy, paste’

Hindustan Times

Indian billionaire and Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath recently shared his thoughts on social media, offering a perspective on India’s vast diversity compared to his recent travels across Europe. Read the full post here: Reflecting on the country’s unity amidst such diversity, Kamath expressed his amazement at how India has managed to come together despite the contrasts. 'That's why it's incredible …

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4 months ago

Indian entrepreneurs spend more on real estate, luxury goods and luxury experiences: HSBC

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Rich Indian entrepreneurs are spending their wealth on luxury residences, goods and experiences as they remain optimistic about their business prospects in the home market and believe their personal wealth will grow, despite geopolitical uncertainty and global macroeconomic headwinds, HSBC’s Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2024 reveals. HSBC’s Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2024 provides a unique insight into the attitudes …

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4 months ago

CRED founder links data speed to decline in birth rate. Viral post sparks debate

India Today

CRED founder Kunal Shah shared a “conjecture” seemingly suggesting a correlation between the "data speed" and "declining birth rate" in a community, perhaps in India. In a post on X, he said, “Conjecture: data speed in a community is correlated to decline in birth rate.” The post, which garnered over 32,000 views, left the internet divided. However, a section of …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Over 80% of entrepreneurs in America…’ Vedanta’s Anil Agarwal for boosting India’s entrepreneurial spirit to match US

Live Mint

Agarwal shared his insights after watching The Men Who Built America, a series on five iconic U.S. entrepreneurs: John Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, Henry Ford, J.P. Morgan, and Cornelius Vanderbilt. It encourages risk-taking and celebrates wealth creation.” He drew parallels between India and the U.S., noting that India’s entrepreneurial spirit is equally strong and deeply ingrained. "Our startups today should become …

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5 months ago

The Quest for Third Places: How Gen Z Finds Their Own 'Third Places' in a Capitalist World

The Hindu

The article explores the driving force behind Gen Z's pursuit of third places and experiential consumption. It highlights the importance of connection, individuality, and the desire to seek new experiences as a way to define oneself and explore the world. The article also sheds light on the role of social media in shaping the lifestyle choices of this generation, with …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Wealth Management Takes a Digital Balance: Striking the Right Balance Between Tradition and Innovation

China Daily

Wealth managers in Hong Kong are transitioning towards a hybrid model that combines traditional in-person consultations with digital platforms to cater to a diverse clientele. The survey revealed that 93 percent of the participants have increased their utilization of digital platforms for wealth management activities in the past two years, with 47 percent noting a significant rise. The city's wealth …

5 months, 1 week ago

Wealth Management Takes a Digital Balance: Striking the Right Balance Between Tradition and Innovation

China Daily

Wealth managers in Hong Kong are transitioning towards a hybrid model that combines the traditional in-person approach with digital innovations. The survey revealed that 93 percent of the participants have increased their utilization of digital platforms for wealth management activities in the past two years, with 47 percent noting a significant rise. The city's wealth management industry is embarking on …

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When you start from zero, wealth takes time: Mumbai man's post strikes a chord

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