Top 5 Bank Fixed Deposits: Which are the best FDs for 1, 2, 3 and 5-year time period? Check list

Top 5 Bank Fixed Deposits: Which are the best FDs for 1, 2, 3 and 5-year time period? Check list

Individuals with surplus funds or maturing FDs could consider current high-interest rates for reinvestment. (AI image) Top 5 Bank FDs: Bank Fixed Deposits (FDs) remain a popular choice among conservative investors seeking stable returns. The current high-interest-rate scenario presents an opportune moment for investments, particularly before potential repo rate reductions by the RBI. Selecting the…

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The structural hedge: Britain’s biggest banks’ weapon as interest rates fall – and which lenders analysts tip to profit

The structural hedge: Britain’s biggest banks’ weapon as interest rates fall – and which lenders analysts tip to profit

Britain’s biggest lenders enjoyed bumper profitability in the third quarter as the sector began cashing in on a tailwind that could drive returns in the years ahead.   Lloyds Banking Group and Barclays recently reported much stronger-than-expected growth for the period, thanks to healthy income. The former, whose brands include Scottish Widows and Bank of Scotland,…

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Can Muslims Vote in U.S. Election? Dr. Yasir Qadhi on Democracy and Islam

Can Muslims Vote in U.S. Election? Dr. Yasir Qadhi on Democracy and Islam

In this timely podcast episode, Dr. Yasir Qadhi explores pressing questions about Muslim participation in democracy, especially with the U.S. election tomorrow. Can Muslims vote in a non-Islamic system? Should they engage in democratic processes, or is it contrary to Islamic beliefs? Dr. Qadhi offers a nuanced view, addressing theological, historical, and practical aspects of…

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MIDF launches RM200m scheme to help SMEs upgrade into smart factories

MIDF launches RM200m scheme to help SMEs upgrade into smart factories

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd (MIDF) aims to disburse RM200 million in funding from the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (Miti) to help 100 Malaysian SMEs upgrade into smart factories by 2027. The programme – Future Ready Financing (FRF) – aims to create more than 500 high-skill jobs in manufacturing and manufacturing-related…

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Does Instagram Shopping Drive ROI? New Data on How to Get Approved, Add Product Tags, & Actually Make Sales

Does Instagram Shopping Drive ROI? New Data on How to Get Approved, Add Product Tags, & Actually Make Sales

The evolution of Instagram has been action-packed. One day, we’re trying to find the perfect filter for a square-cropped photo of a cup of tea; the next, we’re exploring how to get approved for Instagram Shopping. At least, that’s how this marketer’s story arc went. The platform has gone from a simple feed of blurry…

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