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Hidden Treasures: Unveiling the World of Tax Havens and Offshore Banking
Read more: Hidden Treasures: Unveiling the World of Tax Havens and Offshore BankingThis essay examines the ongoing problem of money laundering and how it affects financial institutions around the world. It highlights the urgent need to stop this illegal practice with astonishing estimates of the amount of money that is laundered each year. As organisations use these havens for money laundering, the spread of offshore banks and…
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Hindenburg Research: Activist short-selling or Predatory organization?
Read more: Hindenburg Research: Activist short-selling or Predatory organization?This article examines the dual function of short-selling research firms, using Hindenburg Research as an example, in the intricate world of financial markets. These organisations have become well-known for their bold inquiries into suspected business and financial irregularities while concurrently maintaining short positions in the stocks of the companies in question. The inherent conflict of…
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Freebies: Citizen Welfare or Economic Burden
Read more: Freebies: Citizen Welfare or Economic BurdenDemocracy and diversity make India’s politics complicated. Caste, religion, and region shape Indian politics. Parties target certain social segments to get support. Welfare and handouts are popular political techniques. Freebies strain the economy and cause financial pressure, imbalanced market incentives, and resource misallocation. Freebies reduce poverty, social exclusion, and local economic growth, despite their downsides.…
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The By(juice) Problem
Read more: The By(juice) ProblemByju’s, some may argue, is single-handedly responsible for putting the ed-tech sector on the list of the fastest growing markets. However, throughout the past year, it has seen itself mingled and entangled in regulatory, and corporate governance concerns. The fall from glory of this fabled unicorn, can be said to be marked by the world’s…
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Has India Entered An Economic Supercycle?
Read more: Has India Entered An Economic Supercycle?Economic supercycles refer to a time period of a high economic growth in any nation which results in a continued high demand for commodities. Owing to the fall in economic activity due to covid-19, there was a slowdown in economic growth. However, as we see now, the economy is back on track. Does that open…
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India’s Resilience in Pharmaceuticals and Heavy Machinery Manufacturing
Read more: India’s Resilience in Pharmaceuticals and Heavy Machinery ManufacturingIndia’s manufacturing policies, such as the National Manufacturing Policy and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, have had a favourable impact on the rates of export and import growth. The implementation of the PLI scheme in 2020 resulted in a notable expansion of export growth within various sectors, including chemical derivatives, medical equipment, and heavy…
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The Indian Saga Around The Financial Instrument- “SECURITIES”
Read more: The Indian Saga Around The Financial Instrument- “SECURITIES”The securities market has seen transcendental growth and newer financial innovations have led to a greater influx of capital, including making foreign investment more accessible. The development of the securities market has necessarily had to be accompanied by various regulatory reforms, including changes in its definition and liberalization measures. However, while such foreign capital inflows…
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Market Microstructures- Delving Deep In The Processes of Markets!
Read more: Market Microstructures- Delving Deep In The Processes of Markets!Market Microstructures is a branch of financial economics which looks into how the market processes work. We know very little with regard to the intricacies involved even in the simplest or smallest of the transactions. This article is an attempt towards understanding this aspect of markets by throwing light upon the various details that go…
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Economic Implications of Coral Reef Decline
Read more: Economic Implications of Coral Reef DeclineWith an emphasis on their crucial biological roles, the effects of human activity, and climate change, this article examines the economic implications of coral reef collapse. The article discusses the benefits provided by coral reefs in the context of nature and human needs. It goes on to discuss the economic value of industries existing due…
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Economics of the Arts Market
Read more: Economics of the Arts MarketThis article discusses the unique economy of the Fine Arts Market where there are more deciding factors to the monetary value than just Demand and Supply such as the cultural significance, the reputation of the artist, its past and predicted monetary value etc. There is an emphasis on understanding the relatively small scale of this…
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What led to the Acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS?
Read more: What led to the Acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS?The essay explores the historical background of Credit Suisse, one of the biggest and oldest financial companies in Switzerland. Despite having a solid reputation, Credit Suisse has endured a string of controversies in recent years, notably the failure of Archegos Capital and Greensill Capital, in which the bank had a significant stake. As a result,…
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Digital Competition Act: A Step Forward or A Step Backward?
Read more: Digital Competition Act: A Step Forward or A Step Backward?The enactment of a Digital Competition Act is imperative to tackle instances of anti-competitive conduct in India’s burgeoning digital marketplace. The implementation of certain practices, such as price fixing and mergers, can have detrimental effects on competition, consumer options, and innovation. In its entirety, the Act assumes a crucial function in fostering a competitive and…
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