(Reuters) – Online gambling firm 888 Holdings on Wednesday flagged growing risks of gambling-related harm as more stuck-at-home Europeans bet online amid nationwide lockdowns to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The company did not give hard figures for its performance since the lockdowns took hold across Europe in March, but said that as a […]
Archives for April 2020
E-commerce firms, kirana stores tie-up to maintain essentials’ supply
The government is keen on ecommerce companies tying up with kirana stores to maintain supply of essential goods and ensure that people do not step out of their houses to buy essentials during the extended nationwide lockdown. While the ecommerce players were already sourcing from cash and carry companies, officials said collaboration with small retail […]
Recognising the advisors supporting small businesses through COVID-19
There’s no denying that our world looks very different than it did just a few short months ago. In these uncertain times, there’s one thing that remains clear: every business and every person in Australia has been affected in some way by COVID-19. And as business owners struggle to make their way through – questioning […]
SBA publishes new PPP guidance for the self-employed and general partners
The U.S. Small Business Administration issued a new interim final rule Tuesday that supplements the guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) included in the first interim final rule for the PPP issued on April 2 and FAQs that are being updated periodically. The additional guidance provides specific information on calculating the maximum loan amount […]
Clip From Today’s Markets In Turmoil
Worst that could happen: Roll back lockdown and get Covid-19 resurgence from CNBC.
Crowdfunding platforms to the rescue for vulnerable populace during Covid-19
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Online crowdfunding platforms have emerged as a source of financial support for people in need in the wake of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic. To be sure, online funding campaigns have been helping stranded migrants and daily wage labourers get access to essentials and community kitchens, but now the crowdfunding platforms […]
Covid-19 crisis is pushing big offline retailers online
Illustration: Rahul Awasthi Large format offline retailers and wholesalers, including Future Group, Spencer’s Retail, Metro Cash and Carry and Walmart’s Best Price, have stepped up efforts to service customers online, building omnichannel models to deliver goods and groceries amid a nationwide lockdown that has been extended to May 3. The move, buoyed by increased demand […]
Planner to Planner: How Are You Communicating the CAREs Act to Clients?
In times of uncertainty and anxiety, peer-to-peer conversations with fellow planning professionals can be the lifeline you need to stay sane and maintain confidence in your important work with clients. FPA has created a safe space to do this with weekly peer-to-peer conversations open to the planning profession, including FPA members and non-members. These conversations […]
Coronavirus turmoil slashes Wells Fargo wealth unit’s earnings
A temporarily closed sign is displayed in the window of a Wells Fargo bank branch in an effort to stem the spread of COVID-19 in New York on April 10, 2020. Bloomberg News Profits and client assets plummeted for Wells Fargo’s wealth management business, a sign of how the coronavirus pandemic and accompanying economic upheaval […]
Zerodha Coin – Direct Mutual Fund Platform Review
Zerodha Coin is an online platform which allows you to buy Mutual Funds Directly. Zerodha Coin is initiative by Zerodha. You must be aware that mutual funds can be purchased in two ways either via a distributor or directly from AMC. When you purchase mutual funds via distributor you need to pay additional commission to […]