Simply Finance
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Episodes

Mar 11, 2024
Mar 11, 2024
9 min
JM Financial faces a major setback as Sebi bars the company from managing new debt public issues. The decentralized finance sector experiences a surge in value, while vehicle finance NBFCs are expected to see strong performance. China intensifies its crackdown on financial crime. Stay informed with Simply Finance as we cover these stories and provide valuable insights into the regulatory actions, market trends, and economic implications.Sources:https://www.livemint.com/market/jm-financial-share-price-plunges-over-9-after-sebi-bars-company-from-managing-new-debt-public-issues-11710129308401.htmlhttps://dailyhodl.com/2024/03/09/total-value-locked-in-decentralized-finance-sector-surges-by-45-in-february-dappradar/https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/vehicle-finance-nbfcs-to-see-strong-performance-says-kotak-equities-upgrades-cholamandalam-shriram-finance-to-buy-11710138729313.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3254860/more-340-corruption-net-chinas-top-prosecutors-double-down-tackling-financial-crimeOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:49) JM Financial share price plunges over 9% after Sebi bars company from managing new debt public issues(00:02:42) Total Value Locked in Decentralized Finance Sector Surges by 45% in February: DappRadar(00:04:36) Vehicle finance NBFCs to see strong performance, says Kotak Equities; upgrades Cholamandalam, Shriram Finance to ‘Buy’(00:07:04) Hundreds in net as China’s top prosecutors intensify financial crime crackdown

Mar 10, 2024
Mar 10, 2024
11 min
The Senate Finance Committee releases a report on PPLI tax shelters. Conservative billionaires support Trump's campaign. Plus, the surge in decentralized finance sector value and the risks of emulating the US economic model.Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/jayadkisson/2024/03/09/senate-finance-committee-releases-report-on-ppli-tax-shelters/https://www.dawn.com/news/1820465https://dailyhodl.com/2024/03/09/total-value-locked-in-decentralized-finance-sector-surges-by-45-in-february-dappradar/https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/09/the-us-could-be-facing-a-2008-style-financial-crisis-why-does-sunak-want-to-copy-itOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Senate Finance Committee Releases Report On PPLI Tax Shelters(00:03:53) Billionaires to help finance Trump campaign(00:06:06) Total Value Locked in Decentralized Finance Sector Surges by 45% in February: DappRadar(00:07:59) The US could be facing a 2008-style financial crisis. Why does Sunak want to copy it?

Mar 9, 2024
Mar 9, 2024
9 min
Discover what has replaced Silicon Valley Bank as start-ups' favorite banker. Explore the financial challenges faced by women and the progress that still needs to be made. Uncover the implications of Beijing's 'broker butcher' on the global stock market. Get expert advice on retirement planning for self-employed physicians. These articles cover a range of topics in finance and provide valuable insights for our viewers.Sources:https://www.ft.com/content/edc4bb8f-056f-4162-9398-1edb6f2931bfhttps://www.ft.com/content/0d91f07e-0547-4fc8-b2ef-fae8b09f8602https://www.ft.com/content/2891d43d-a203-4058-9ea3-c2ec0bef49bdhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/financial-facelift/article-should-matilda-a-50-year-old-physician-with-three-children-retire-in/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) What has replaced Silicon Valley Bank as start-ups’ favourite banker?(00:02:15) What women want their financial future to look like(00:05:25) Should Matilda, a 50-year-old physician with three children, retire in five years or 10?

Mar 8, 2024
Mar 8, 2024
10 min
The city of Manchester receives a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting. Hong Kong's finance chief expresses reluctance to review the tax regime due to geopolitical tensions. Plus, an interview with Stefanie Drews on rethinking strategies for women in finance and the importance of investing in equities for women's financial freedom.Sources:https://www.westnewsmagazine.com/news/finance-department-receives-certificate-of-achievement/article_3f569f9c-da6d-11ee-b126-1b30c469960b.htmlhttps://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3254634/hong-kongs-finance-chief-paul-chan-reluctant-review-tax-regime-society-already-facing-tough-timeshttps://www.ft.com/content/cc0ad8ad-1e8f-42e1-b3e0-837a5c8e9408https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/investing-in-equities-is-key-to-financial-freedom-for-women-says-shibani-kurien-international-womens-day-2024-11709643061075.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) Finance department receives certificate of achievement(00:02:26) Hong Kong’s Paul Chan reluctant to review tax regime because of geopolitics(00:04:20) Interview: Stefanie Drews on rethinking strategies for women in finance(00:07:37) Investing in equities is key to financial freedom for women, says Shibani Kurien

Mar 7, 2024
Mar 7, 2024
9 min
The problem with finance is the problem of capitalism. SBFC Finance experiences a bulk deal with 2.97 crore shares changing hands. Plus, the gender bias in personal finance and the importance of professionalism in the financial industry highlighted by an incident involving a financial services executive on an Air India flight.Sources:https://jacobin.com/2024/03/finance-economy-industrial-capitalism-interdependencehttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/sbfc-finance-bulk-deal-2-97-crore-shares-change-hands-stock-down-7-12417531.htmlhttps://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/personal-finance-its-time-to-throw-gender-bias-out-in-personal-finance-12417141.htmlhttps://www.hindustantimes.com/business/air-india-deboards-rude-head-of-a-financial-company-heres-what-happened-101709792273184.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) The Problem With Finance Is the Problem of Capitalism(00:03:38) SBFC Finance bulk deal: 2.97 crore shares change hands, stock down 7%(00:05:31) Personal Finance: It’s time to throw gender bias out in personal finance!(00:07:14) Air India deboards ‘rude’ head of a financial company: Here's what happened

Mar 6, 2024
Mar 6, 2024
11 min
The problem with finance is the problem of capitalism. Top contender for Pakistan's finance minister post meets Nawaz Sharif. Plus, IIFL Finance secures $200 million liquidity support, and JM Financial share price crashes after RBI ban on lending against shares and debentures.Sources:https://jacobin.com/2024/03/finance-economy-industrial-capitalism-interdependencehttps://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/top-contender-for-pakistan-s-finance-minister-post-meets-nawaz-sharif-report-101709703479207.htmlhttps://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/iifl-finance-to-get-200-million-liquidity-support-from-fairfax-indiahttps://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/jm-financial-share-price-crashes-19-after-rbi-bans-lending-against-shares-debentures-11709696442491.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) The Problem With Finance Is the Problem of Capitalism(00:04:11) Top contender for Pakistan's finance minister post meets Nawaz Sharif: Report(00:06:40) IIFL Finance To Get $200 Million Liquidity Support From Fairfax India(00:08:32) JM Financial share price crashes 19% after RBI bans lending against shares, debentures

Mar 5, 2024
Mar 5, 2024
11 min
Explore the relationship between finance and capitalism, get the latest stock update on Power Finance Corp, learn about the regulatory challenges faced by IIFL Finance, and discover how the City of Danbury is strengthening its finance department. These stories provide valuable insights into the dynamics of the financial industry and its impact on the economy.Sources:https://jacobin.com/2024/03/finance-economy-industrial-capitalism-interdependencehttps://www.livemint.com/market/live-blog/power-finance-corp-share-price-live-blog-for-05-mar-2024-11709605996954.htmlhttps://www.ndtvprofit.com/business/iifl-finances-nirmal-jain-says-no-ethical-issues-at-play-after-rbi-actionhttps://patch.com/connecticut/danbury/city-danbury-shuffles-hires-bolster-finance-departmentOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) The Problem With Finance Is the Problem of Capitalism(00:03:16) Power Finance Corp Share Price Live blog for 05 Mar 2024(00:05:48) IIFL Finance's Nirmal Jain Says No Ethical Issues At Play After RBI Action(00:07:57) City Of Danbury Shuffles, Hires, To Bolster Finance Department

Mar 4, 2024
Mar 4, 2024
11 min
Why Chinese fintechs have failed to reshuffle international finance. UK finance minister expected to pledge pre-election tax cuts. Lloyds launches fund to invest in local non-profit lenders. In a time of risk and uncertainty, supply chain finance takes center stage. Stay informed about the complexities and barriers faced by Chinese fintechs, the potential impact of tax cuts on personal finances and the economy, Lloyds' groundbreaking initiative to support non-profit lenders, and the role of supply chain finance in improving the resilience of global supply chains. These topics are of utmost importance for Simply Finance and its viewership as they directly affect the global financial landscape, the future direction of the UK economy, financial inclusion, and supply chain management.Sources:https://www.ifri.org/en/publications/briefings-de-lifri/why-chinese-fintechs-have-failed-reshuffle-international-financehttps://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/04/last-chance-saloon-uk-finance-minister-expected-to-pledge-pre-election-tax-cuts.htmlhttps://www.ft.com/content/b0540a97-7c63-42ed-9dda-8143dd186109https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/39190-in-a-time-of-risk-and-uncertainty-supply-chain-finance-takes-center-stageOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Why Chinese Fintechs Have Failed to Reshuffle International Finance(00:02:14) 'Last chance saloon': UK finance minister expected to pledge pre-election tax cuts(00:05:15) Lloyds launches fund to invest in local non-profit lenders(00:07:52) In a Time of Risk and Uncertainty, Supply Chain Finance Takes Center Stage

Mar 3, 2024
Mar 3, 2024
11 min
China takes drastic measures to stabilize its economy by purging senior finance officials. A report reveals the top 10 US cities under the most financial stress. Warren Buffett's annual letter shares personal finance advice. College financial aid is caught in the crosshairs of Washington shutdown turmoil. Stay informed on these key financial stories with Simply Finance.Sources:https://www.northernpublicradio.org/2024-03-02/as-china-looks-to-stabilize-its-economy-senior-finance-officials-get-the-boothttps://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/02/top-10-financial-stress-cities/72788536007/https://www.startribune.com/warren-buffet-berkshire-hathaway-charlie-munger-investing-stock-trading/600347695/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/03/01/college-financial-aid-battle-government-shutdown/72760508007/Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) As China looks to stabilize its economy, senior finance officials get the boot(00:02:09) Where are people under the most financial stress? See the list of top 10 American cities(00:04:54) Chris Farrell: Warren Buffet’s annual wisdom sharing full of personal finance advice(00:07:20) College financial aid caught in the crosshairs of Washington shutdown turmoil

Mar 2, 2024
Mar 2, 2024
11 min
University finance courses must open their eyes to money. College financial aid caught in the crosshairs of Washington shutdown turmoil. Finnovex North Africa 2024: Shaping the Future of Finance in Cairo. Sounding warning, Kerry urges new ways on climate finance.Sources:https://www.timeshighereducation.com/blog/university-finance-courses-must-open-their-eyes-moneyhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2024/03/01/college-financial-aid-battle-government-shutdown/72760508007/https://thefintechtimes.com/finnovex-north-africa-2024-shaping-the-future-of-finance-in-cairo/https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240301-sounding-warning-kerry-urges-new-ways-on-climate-financeOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) University finance courses must open their eyes to money(00:02:58) College financial aid caught in the crosshairs of Washington shutdown turmoil(00:06:13) Finnovex North Africa 2024: Shaping the Future of Finance in Cairo(00:08:27) Sounding warning, Kerry urges new ways on climate finance





