PETALING JAYA : The growth in voluntary EPF contributions can be attributed to the pension fund’s continued strong performance and a rise in the disposable income of its members, says an economist.

Led by the trimming of deposit rates (October 2024 fixed-deposit board rates up to 2.5%), the group saw favourable reception for its longer-term deposits (year-on-year, September 2024 at 4% versus ...

In Chinese culture, a dai kam jie, or “bridal chaperone” in the Cantonese dialect, plays a vital role in ensuring that couples and their families navigate the complex rituals of marriage with grace ...

Upcoming monetary policy announcement by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to provide clarity on crucial aspects ...

Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation ( OTCPK:NTTYY) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 7, 2025 2:00 AM ET Takuro Hanaki - Head of IR Takashi Hiroi - Representative Member of the Board and ...

As the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) monetary policy committee (MPC) cut repo rate by 25 basis points on Friday, it is seen as the start of interest rate cut cycle. Typically, a cut in repo rate ...

While the rate cut may prompt banks to lower loan interest rates, it could also reduce fixed deposit rates, affecting customers, including senior citizens. The repo rate increase or decrease has a ...

The 25 bps cut is expected to prompt banks to decrease their lending rates, making loans more affordable for borrowers. However, this move may also result in a decrease in fixed deposit interest ...

One must compare the interest rates of different banks before finalising the bank. 2. Locking period for fixed deposits: Choose the locking period wisely as the locking period of FDs may differ.

Although fixed deposit rates have been falling, there’s a good number of rates that are still very decent and worth giving a shot if you have some money lying around. You don’t even need a large stash ...