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ZestMoneys fall to death from USD440 million valuation in a matter of a year puts question marks on the poor loan recovery among fintech lenders. What is in store for the BNPL platforms which rapidly expanded on the back of unsecured loans?

Expert explains different biases that impact decision makingAs humans, we’re prone to cognitive shortcuts, often categorising people and situations simplistically.

This fly-on-the-wall column peeps into the inner goings-on of Dalal Street, what stocks veteran bulls are eyeing, what bears are ganging up against, secret deals and more

One of Wall Street’s biggest bulls estimates that the S&P 500 will hit 5,200 points next year to set a fresh record.

The potential acquirers of Macy’s Inc. probably aren’t interested in trying to arrest the storied department-store operator’s decades-long decline. Instead, analysts say the investors are likely eager to buy its real estate assets and potentially spin off its higher-end Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury chains.

A recent external evaluation has highlighted the Finnish Climate Change Panels significant impact on the nations climate policy. The assessment, conducted by Gaia Consulting Oy in the autumn of 2023 and commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment, examined the Panels activities and effectiveness during its 2020–2023 term. The Panel, established under the Climate Act, is an independent scientific body tasked with guiding government decision-making in climate policy.

Step Back in Time features news items from The Daily Star 25 and 50 years ago.

Just last year, ZestMoney boasted a vast channel network of 75,000 physical outlets and over 10,000 partners online. The company’s business soared during the Covid-19 pandemic as its transactions increased by 300 percent.

These securities, popularly known as AT-1 bonds, are hybrid instruments that are perpetual in nature. These can be written-down under certain scenarios including a depletion of capital, or converted to equity. The amount mobilised through AT-1 bonds is counted as a part of tier-1 capital and enhances the capital adequacy of a bank.

Step Back in Time features news items from The Daily Star 25 and 50 years ago.