Private Wealth Management (PWM) refers to a specialized suite of financial services tailored to the unique needs of high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals. These services include investment management, financial planning, tax optimization, estate planning, and asset protection, among others. PWM services are delivered by large financial institutions, boutique advisory firms, and independent wealth managers…
The real value of money is based on the concept of time value of money, in that one hundred Rupees of present day is worth more than the hundred Rupees received at a future date. Here, real value of money means what one unit of money is capable of purchasing; in short, its purchasing power.…
The international bonds issued in a domestic country by a non-domestic entity are known as Euro Bonds, Foreign Bonds and global bonds. Whether it is a foreign bond, a Eurobond, Global bond or Foreign-Pay Bond or some other format, the investors in these bonds will get back in full the amount originally invested by them…
In simple words, if an investment is held till its maturity date, the rate of return that it will generate will be Yield to Maturity. YTM is the estimated internal rate of return earned by an investor who buys the bond today at the market rate on the assumption that it will be held until…
A strategic business strategy is a structured plan designed to help an organization achieve its long-term objectives and secure a competitive advantage. It involves analyzing both internal and external environments, setting clear goals, allocating resources efficiently, and implementing the defined course of action. In the context of wealth management, a strategic approach focuses on preserving…
A bond is a debt instrument issued by a company or the government to raise capital by borrowing from investors. Bond investors are debt holders (lenders/creditors), while the bond issuer is obligated to pay bondholders interest (the coupon) at a predetermined rate and repay the principal on the maturity date. Like bank deposit receipts, bond…
Corporate bonds are debt securities issued by private and public corporations. Companies issue corporate bonds to raise money for a variety of purposes, such as building a new plant, purchasing equipment, or growing the business. An investor who buys a corporate bond is effectively lending money to the company in return for a series of…
Convertible Bonds: Convertible bonds are exceptional securities that have features of both bonds and equity options. The holders of convertible bonds have the opportunity to convert bonds held by them into specified number of company’s equity shares during validity period for options mentioned in the bonds. The bond holder also receives the coupon payment till…
In line with the market expectations, the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday cut the repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.5%, marking the third consecutive rate reduction this year. The panel further decided to shift its stance from accommodative to neutral. A neutral stance typically signifies that the…
(This post explicates the difference between coupon rate and yield to maturity) Bonds: A bond is a debt instrument issued by a company or the Government to raise capital by way of borrowing from the investors. The investors in the bonds are debt holders (lenders/creditors). The issuer of bonds is obliged to pay bondholders the…
