The growth of passively managed and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been a notable recent development in fund management. The assets held by ETFs have increased even more rapidly than those of the industry, and now account for more than 20% of the NYSE market capitalization (and about a third of its traded volume). This has […]

As simple as it is to invest in mutual funds (MF) these days, keeping track of your portfolio can become quite a task if you have too many investments and too many MF folios. But this can be avoided if you just know how to manage your MF folios. What is an MF folio? Mutual […]

In this article, we will discuss tips and tricks for a personal loan that you should follow in 2023. A personal loan is very helpful in times of need and it can be used for a variety of purposes. Preparing your profile well before applying for a personal loan highly increases the chances of faster […]

Despite improvement over the last decade, financial inclusion in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remains relatively low. According to the Global Findex, only 53% of adults in MENA have an account (including mobile money) as of 2021, up from 38% in 2011. By comparison, the same headline indicator for Sub-Saharan Africa in […]

Getting a personal loan is often easier if your income is sufficient to repay the loan you have applied for. The lender would check your income, employment, credit score and residence proof before accepting your loan application. Since a personal loan is an unsecured loan, a borrower does not need to pledge any collateral to […]