April 11, 2024. TOKYO, Japan. JPX Working Papers highlight research and studies on changes in the market and regulatory environment with the aim of raising competitiveness. Conducted by officers and employees of JPX, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, as well as outside researchers, JPX Working Papers are intended to draw comments widely from academia, research institutions, and other market participants and observers. Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) today published JPX Working Paper, Vol.42 "Impact of optimization of the tick size for TOPIX Mid 400 constituents". * This Japanese version was released on January 31, 2024. JPX Working Papers highlight research and studies on changes in the market and regulatory environment with the aim of raising competitiveness. Conducted by officers and employees of JPX, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, as well as outside researchers, JPX Working Papers are intended to draw comments widely from academia, research institutions, and other market participants and observers.The contents and opinions of the published papers belong to the individual authors and do not represent the official views of Japan Exchange Group, etc. JPX Working Papers https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/corporate/research-study/working-paper/index.html (Reference) Japanese Website https://www.jpx.co.jp/corporate/research-study/working-paper/index.html Contact Corporate Strategy Department, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. TEL:+81-3-3666-1361 Source Link: https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/corporate/news/news-releases/0010/20240411-01.html

April 14, 2024. GUJARAT, India It's time to de-dust your dreams one by one and pack your bags to one destination at a time. Is your Goa trip planned a century ago still on hold? The times are passing so fast, and your travel dreams are rusting in the back of your head. The dreams are meant to be turned into real memories, not unfulfilled regrets. What is the one thing that stops you from booking that flight? Is it money, time, or just laziness? If it's money, then say no more. People these days are more focused on investing in experiences rather than in bank accounts. And, there is an easy way to travel to your dream destination without compromising your financial security or stability. We’ve heard about personal loans and travel loans to fund your travel plans. But what if we tell you there is a better alternative than all those? And it is Gold Loans. We Indians are very much fond of gold as an asset or luxury. Be it a wedding, anniversary, or any other auspicious occasion or celebration, the best choice of gifts for us Indians is Gold. Almost all households must have gold jewelry tucked safely in their cupboards or bank lockers. Although gold is a great asset and increases its value over time, sitting idly at your home or bank lockers will never bring you any kind of interest income. However, it can be used as collateral to get loans by signing up for gold loans. Why should you opt for gold loans over other alternatives? Convenience Gold loans are the easiest and fastest way of availing loan money. You can apply for gold loans online from the comfort of your home, and the money will be disbursed to your bank account within a few hours. Additionally, they only require minimal documentation. Bare minimum eligibility Unlike other loans, you don’t need a job or a minimum amount of salary to apply for the loan. All you need is gold. And considering the quality of your gold, the amount is received accordingly. No credit history required That’s a huge relief for many borrowers. Even if you have very poor credit with low income, if you have gold, you can fund it for your financial needs. This feature sets the gold loan apart from others. Low interest rates Another interesting feature about gold loans is that they’re very affordable with only very low fixed interest rates starting as low as 8% p.a. They have the lowest interest rates among other personal loans. Flexible The repayment methods and tenure terms for gold loans are flexible. You can either opt for monthly EMIs, term repayments or bullet repayments as you may please. More often than not, you can repay easily within the tenure of 6-12 months. By means of taking a gold loan, you can receive your desired amount as fast as the same day the idea of a destination merely crosses your mind. That way, you can even do last-minute trip planning without taking a huge toll on your bank account balance or your mental health. However, gold may be an easy financial solution for short-term financial needs for sure, but it’s essential to be financially responsible while taking loans. We can’t stress this enough- always assess your financial situation before taking a loan. Only go for the repayment options that your income or financial situation allows you to. Also, to have more secure loan terms, it’s important to choose an established trustworthy market leader instead of going for local money lenders. Karnataka Bank, a century-old bank in India, offers gold loans at affordable rates and flexible terms. With their Gold Loan options, you can get the money disbursed to your account quickly and easily. It's time to de-dust your dreams one by one and pack your bags to one destination at a time.Happy Vacation! Source Link: https://karnatakabank.com/blog/Financing-Travel-Adventures-with-GoldLoans

April 15-20, 2024. WASHINGTON DC, US The 2024 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings will take place from April 15-20. The Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and development, parliamentarians, private sector executives, representatives from civil society organizations and academics to discuss issues of global concern, including the world economic outlook, poverty eradication, economic development, and aid effectiveness. Also featured are seminars, regional briefings, press conferences, and other events focused on the global economy, international development, and the world's financial system. The main ministerial meetings and events will take place April 17-19 with other events and activities taking place during the week, April 15-20. Source Link: https://meetings.imf.org/en/2024/Spring/About