Surrendering of insurance policies will likely no longer be a loss-making affair. Insurance regulator IRDAI has proposed to increase the surrender value for policies among key changes in the product design of life, health and general insurance. We caught up with Akshay Dhand, Appointed Actuary at Canara HSBC Life Insurance to understand all about it.

IRDAI's exposure draft: Surrender value, index-linked insurance & other takeaways

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Indians working abroad and foreign nationals working in India get different treatment when it comes to contributing to social security schemes and withdrawing from it. The Karnataka High Court ruling has made the matter worse. Tune in to this episode of WhyNotMintMoney to understand all about it from our host Aprajita Sharma.

Want to work abroad? Know lesser known unfair rules in the UK, US

Navigating the vast ocean of more than 1500 mutual fund schemes is no easy task, and it's certainly not everyone's cup of tea. That's why many turn to investment advisors for guidance. However, choosing the right advisor is crucial because a bad investment advisor can lead to disastrous financial consequences.
In this episode, we'll delve into the telltale signs of a bad investment advisor. How do you spot one? What red flags should you be aware of? And most importantly, how can you protect your hard-earned money from falling into the wrong hands?
Joining us today is Radhika Makker, Senior Producer at HT Smartcast. Together they will discuss key warning signs, common pitfalls, and practical tips to ensure your advisor is working in your best interest.

How To Identify Red Flags In Financial Advisors

Are you part of a club where you pay membership fee? Do you pay maintenance charges of a housing society where you live? Collectively, it is a lot of money. Did you ever wonder how is this money used or managed? People managing funds for such institutions are under wrong impression that they cannot invest in anything beyond FDs. But even equities are allowed. Catch Pritika Kumar, co-founder of a Gurgaon-based legal platform, No Grey, to explain various investment options as per legal structure of a housing society, sports clubs, art & culture clubs, temple and other public trusts.

Can clubs, trusts, societies invest in equities?

Gold prices tend to do well when stock markets are volatile, as is the case right now. Gold prices have also seen steady growth in last one year. But where is gold headed from hereon and should you add the precious metal to your portfolio? In today's episode of Why Not Mint Money, we are joined by Vikram Dhawan, fund manager, Nippon India Mutual Fund, to answer these questions.

Should you invest in gold now?

Mint's Shipra explains why the India tax department is sending out a flurry of tax notices to NRIs who have sold property in India. Join Shipra as she navigates the complexities of tax compliance, offering insights and implications for NRIs caught in the crossfire.

IRDAI's exposure draft: Surrender value, index-linked insurance & other takeaways

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