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marketfeed blog · page 153

Markets, money and investing, explained without the jargon.

The Barings Bank and the Rogue Trader
Editorial

The Barings Bank and the Rogue Trader

Discover how Nick Leeson, a single rogue trader, caused the 1995 collapse of the 200-year-old Barings Bank through unauthorized trades.

The Harshad Mehta Scam of 1992.
Editorial

The Harshad Mehta Scam of 1992.

How Harshad Mehta used bank money to pump the 1992 market, how the Rs 4,500 crore fraud unravelled, and what it changed for Indian investors.

Mayhem at Lakshmi Vilas Bank
Editorial

Mayhem at Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Explore the financial turmoil at Lakshmi Vilas Bank, including management changes, rising NPAs, RBI intervention, and a potential merger with Clix Capital.

What is ASBA?
Jargons

What is ASBA?

Learn about ASBA (Applications Supported by Blocked Amount), a SEBI process for IPOs and FPOs that blocks funds in your account until share allotment.

What are Fixed Income Securities?
Jargons

What are Fixed Income Securities?

Learn about fixed income securities, debt instruments providing fixed returns, issued by governments and corporations. Explore types like bonds, FMPs, and associated risks.

Who is a Venture Capitalist?
Jargons

Who is a Venture Capitalist?

Learn about Venture Capitalists (VCs), how they fund startups, and the different stages of venture capital investing, from seed to later-stage capital.

What are Penny Stocks?
Jargons

What are Penny Stocks?

Learn what Penny Stocks are, their definition in the Indian market, and key features like low cost, high risk, and illiquidity.