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RBI clarifies interbank trades, ECBs coupons not part of FERR

Reserve Bank of India recently clarified the applicability of foreign exchange risk reserve for banks. The requirement does not apply to banks engaging in market-making or proprietary trading. It will also not affect interest on External Commercial Borrowings or dividends payable to non-resident investors. The FERR must be maintained until one day after the derivative contract's termination.

RBI clarifies interbank trades, ECBs coupons not part of FERR

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Is Personal Preference is the Ultimate Tiebreaker Between These Two ETFs?

VDC's $9.3 billion in assets dwarfs FSTA's $1.4 billion, but both funds deliver nearly identical defensive exposure with beta of 0.49 and comparable 1-year returns around 8.6%.

  • Both VDC and FSTA invest heavily in consumer staples, with 98-99% of holdings in mature companies.
  • FSTA has a lower expense ratio (0.08%) compared to VDC's 0.09%.
  • Personal preference determines the ultimate choice between these nearly identical ETFs.

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