EPFO’s CBT to meet on February 28, interest rate discussion likely

EPFO’s CBT to meet on February 28, interest rate discussion likely

The Central Board of Trustees of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is set to meet on February 28 with the interest rate on provident fund deposits for 2024-25 likely to be the top agenda item.The formal agenda for the meeting is yet to be circulated; sources indicated that finalising the interest rate for the current … Read more

Asian stocks climb ahead of key rate decisions

Asian stocks climb ahead of key rate decisions

Equities in Asia rose ahead of interest-rate decisions by major central banks across the globe due later this week, including the Federal Reserve. A key stock benchmark for the region climbed, as did shares in Australia and Japan. South Korean equities fell, while futures for Hong Kong stocks pointed to a decline. The moves came … Read more