US-based international funds: Should you bet on S&P…

International funds are gaining acceptance among Indian mutual fund investors. Many mutual fund houses and distributors have also started pushing these schemes that invest in the overseas markets enthusiastically lately. Mostly, the advice is to…

Visa, Mastercard and Amex profits hit by lack…

Getty ImagesGlobal travel screeched to a halt during the pandemic, and it's hurting credit card companies' bottom line. American Express, Mastercard and Visa all reported double-digit drops in profit for the recent quarter, compared to a…

China wants a seat in an international tribunal…

The emblem of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) at the court's entrance in Hamburg, Germany.Patrick Lux | AFP | Getty ImagesChina has nominated a Chinese candidate for a judge's position in…