The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in a circular on May 14, removed the requirement for investors to link the permanent account number (PAN) with Aadhaar to obtain the ‘KYC registered’ status for mutual fund transactions. This means all investors can continue putting money into mutual funds without putting up additional documents for the time being.
Yen jumps after JGB auction draws big demand, euro finds relief
The yen experienced a notable rise against the dollar, driven by unprecedented demand for long-term Japanese government bonds. In France, curfews were enacted in response