In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, a new work culture emerged: Work From Home (WFH). While this concept has existed for years, it gained significant traction and acceptance over the past four years. Many people welcomed the flexibility and convenience it offered. Unfortunately, this shift also created a prime opportunity for […]
In today’s digital age, investment scams have taken on many forms, with online gaming apps becoming the latest emerging ground for fraudsters. The recent exposure of the Fiewin gaming app scam by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has brought attention to this alarming trend. This ₹400 crore ($48 million) fraud scheme has highlighted how gaming platforms
Just type “stock market advisory services” on Google and you will find plenty of websites claiming to offer authentic and reliable services. But are all of those SEBI-registered & trustworthy? And even if they are SEBI-registered Research Analysts, are they following regulations properly? Well, it’s hard to say that, as many novice traders are unaware
A SEBI Registered Research Analyst (RA) is authorized to provide and publish stock tips and recommendations. However, unlike Investment Advisors, an RA cannot offer customized or personalized advice to individual clients. In simple terms, the key skill of an RA is research—whether it’s fundamental or technical. This research is published and made available to clients
Imagine if someone created a fake copy of your identity, like an Aadhaar Card or PAN Card. With these, they could open bank accounts, take loans in your name, or even commit financial fraud. Now, if someone reports these fraudulent activities, the police will come to you for questioning. And even though you know nothing
The current literacy rate in India is 74.04%, but how many of these individuals are financially literate and know the dos and don’ts of investment? Wondering what led to this question? It’s the alarming number of cybercrime frauds that resulted in a loss of ₹14,000 crores in 2024 alone. Most of these scams are related
A stock broker generates income primarily through brokerage fees and works on enhancing its products, services, and technology to attract more clients. To boost revenue, brokers often provide Relationship Managers (RMs) who guide traders in their trades. But what happens when these team members don’t act ethically? There’s a risk that these RMs may sometimes
Often, when we hear about a cybercrime scam or a scam related to trading, the first thought that comes to mind is that the victim might not have been well-educated or didn’t have enough knowledge of the market, etc. But when we came across news where an Army officer, a Brigadier, fell victim to an
Meet Aarush (name changed), a businessman who decided to do stock market trading to generate a second income. But there was a, he had no idea how to trade. Besides this, he opened a demat account with a full-service stockbroker in January 2024. With this entry of a new person, Rihan (name changed) entered in
If you want to trade in the stock market by following tips and recommendations, make sure you follow SEBI-registered Investment Advisors (IA) and Research Analysts (RA). Before using their services, it is important to validate their registration ID. Also, every tip and recommendation given by them must be backed by a proper reason. If your
Do you use a credit card? If yes, then be alert as credit card companies have taken out to loot their clients. Now the general rule of using a credit card is to make a timely payment to avoid penalties and other consequences, but in case you missed paying the amount, credit card companies come
Most of people consider stock trading as gambling however it is not because like any other assets shares get delivered to your demat account on buying. However, trading like Dabba trading where no such buying or selling takes place, is actually a form of gambling. It is an illegal form of trading and can lead
