Explained: How to check unclaimed assets in stocks and mutual funds in Digilocker

Sebi will implement measures from April 1, 2025, to reduce unclaimed assets in the securities market. These include handling inactive accounts, mandating contact and bank details, nomination options, and simplifying transmission norms. DigiLocker will help investors manage their financial assets, and it is recommended for investors to appoint nominees in DigiLocker.

The impact of Stablecoin regulation on global financial stability

Stablecoins, with a market cap exceeding $200 billion in 2025, are under global regulatory scrutiny to manage risks to financial stability. Key jurisdictions like the EU, US, and Asia are implementing rules on liquidity, reserves, and transparency. The regulations aim to ensure consumer protection while fostering growth and innovation in the stablecoin sector.

5 world market themes for the week ahead

The early months of 2025 have seen significant financial turmoil, with Trump’s return to the White House sparking a trade war and investor flight from Wall Street. Emerging markets face crises, while European and Chinese stocks gain. The UK financial stability is also in question as fiscal policies and growth projections falter.

Bajaj Finserv to split Allianz stake buyout to comply with IRDAI rules

The deal, expected to close in 15 months, gives Bajaj full control over its insurance businesses, allowing it to pursue new categories and inorganic growth. Also management will look into comprehensive licence for the two companies, once the insurance amendment legislation, the management informed analysts.

Wall Street investors with diversified bets are winning at last

In the grip of the tariff war, epic rotations out of American equities have become a regular feature of markets. A Treasury index has climbed almost 3% this year, while gold and corporate debt are among other assets that sit atop of the leader-board. The reshaping of the trading landscape represents a long-awaited reversion to […]

New mechanism to speed up transfer of unlisted NSE shares

NSE shares will become easily transferable via the delivery instruction slip (DIS) mechanism from March 24, reducing transfer timelines from six months to just 3-5 days. The move eliminates manual KYC and verification, streamlining transactions in the high-demand unlisted market.