Get the agent to put all his/her promises in writing and ensure that you retain a copy of everything you have signed

This column has often highlighted how financial regulation is loaded against consumers because it is invariably framed after consultation with commercial entities alone; consumer interaction is rare and cursory. Consequently, initial customers of every new financial product or...

The market is too expensive, is the consensus view. But there is value in pockets. ML Research Desk found some places to shop cheap

Marc Faber, the investment guru, says “Emerging markets could get kicked in the next three months so I’d be careful of buying Indian shares now.” Apart from those worrying about valuation, there are others who worry about debt-funded consumption growth,...