By Lizette Chapman Uber Technologies Inc. said it will deliver a first-ever quarterly profit by the end of the year, signaling that cost-cutting measures are exceeding even the company’s own recent expectations. The company will become profitable, on an adjusted basis, by the fourth quarter of 2020, Dara Khosrowshahi, the chief executive officer, said on […]
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Editor’s Comment: Pensions ignorance is unforgivable
For Financial Planners, working with clients over many years and helping them plan towards a better, more secure and comfortable life in retirement must be one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. A good part of the reason that clients see planners will be to do with retirement planning, getting a grip on […]
Editor’s Comment: Extraordinary pensions ignorance is unforgivable
For Financial Planners, working with clients over many years and helping them plan towards a better, more secure and comfortable life in retirement must be one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. A good part of the reason that clients see planners will be to do with retirement planning, getting a grip on […]
Thai court rules delayed $103 billion budget bill valid
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruled on Friday that a delayed $103 billion budget bill for the current fiscal year was valid, giving the go-ahead for spending plans aimed at reviving the flagging economy. A majority of the court voted that the bill was valid, but it will need a new parliamentary vote on […]
16m saving into master trust pensions says TPR
More than 16m people are now saving into master trust pensions, according to data from The Pensions Regulator. Workers have so far saved £35.8bn into master trusts – with nine out of 10 people saving into the largest master trusts. The TPR’s annual DC Trust report also revealed the number of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes […]
Breaking tradition: Why collaborative solutions trump siloed working
Technology experts are increasingly working together to solve customer problems, Here Rob Lamb, client principal and CTO Officer at Dell Technologies, explores the benefits of breaking down siloes – and moving away from traditional practices – by delving in to the telco and manufacturing industries. The digital revolution has blown traditional business mindsets out of the water […]
NPS Tax Benefit u/s 80CCD(1), 80CCD(2) and 80CCD(1B)
In last few weeks I have got several mails and comments asking about the tax benefit on NPS. This post explains the tax deduction availa/ble for NPS under 3 sections: 80CCD(1), 80CCD(2) and 80CCD(1B). Tax Benefit on NPS Tier 1 and/or 2? NPS has two Tiers – 1 and 2. NPS Tier 1 is the […]
Onus of content not generated by users on social media platforms
The government has added a clause to the proposed IT intermediary guidelines, making social media companies responsible for all nonuser generated content — including sponsored content — published on their platforms, according to senior government officials. The change is in line with practices in the US and Europe, and will impact platforms such as Twitter, […]
Digital payments index to assess industry potential
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will issue periodic scores to assess the performance of the digital payments industry on key operating parameters such as rural penetration and innovation in existing modes and channels. Called the Digital Payments Index (DPI), the ‘composite’ scoring system will allow both consumers and stakeholders to better gauge local area […]
Back from holiday? How do you get motivated for business again?
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