Blog tagged as Financial Planning

Building a Resilient Portfolio in Times of Global Uncertainty: A 2026 Indian Perspective

11.03.26 06:28 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

Periods of geopolitical tension are not just anomalies; they are stress tests for the resilience of financial markets and, more importantly, for investor psychology.

Whether it was the shockwaves of 2022 following the Russia–Ukraine war, or the current volatility surrounding the US-Iran conflict and ...

How to build Core and Satellite portfolio using MF Schemes

08.03.26 06:15 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

As geopolitical tensions are rising globally, financial planners recommend their clients to build a Core and Satellite portfolio using mutual fund schemes to optimise their long-term returns and meet their financial goals.

Let us understand Core and Satellite Portfolio in the accumulation s...

CFP vs CFA: Key Differences, Roles, and Career Paths Explained 

07.10.25 05:36 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

If finance were a chessboard, the CFP and CFA are not rival pieces; they are players sitting at entirely different tables. Both require intellect, ethics, and grit, but they serve different missions and mindsets.

Think of the CFA charterholder as someone embodying Cal Newport’s Deep Work, analyt...

What B.Tech Did for IT, CFP® Can Do for BFSI

09.09.25 12:19 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

India produces millions of graduates each year, yet fewer than half are employable. Mercer | Mettl’s India Graduate Skill Index 2025 pegs employability at just 42.6%, down from 44.3% last year. For women, the number dips further to 41.7%. The story is clear: we don’t have a shortage of graduate...

India’s Sovereign Upgrade: A Once-in-a-Decade Bond Story

23.08.25 05:54 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

In August 2025, S&P Global upgraded India’s sovereign rating from BBB– to BBB, citing fiscal consolidation and economic resilience. This is the first upgrade in more than a decade and a defining moment for Indian debt markets. Bond yields softened almost immediately, signalling improved confiden...

Beyond the Algorithm: Why India’s Tech Talent Is Turning to CFP®

31.07.25 07:00 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

When one of India’s most respected IT firms, TCS, announced 12,000 job cuts, it wasn’t a mere headline. It was a signal. A signal that automation is no longer theoretical. AI has arrived, and it is rewriting the script for the country’s vast technology workforce.

Across the IT sector, roles that once...

Decoding The Art of Investing

16.07.25 06:32 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

Passive Investing !!

With the usual sensationalism, we have made Passive investing a sophistication by itself.

It’s as though, retail investors can’t venture into passive investing at all

Let’s break this down

Consider a middle income household in Indian context. The popular asset classes are

Gold – eter...

When Markets Swing, Minds Stumble: What Behavioural Finance Teaches Us (And Why CFP® Matters Even More)

11.07.25 06:20 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

The stock market is not a machine of certainty; it’s a reflection of collective human psychology in motion. Every peak and trough, every rally and correction, carries within it a story of how investors feel and react, often more than how they think.

Behavioural finance bridges the gap between rationa...

Why a CFP course is the smartest step in your Financial Career?

09.07.25 05:11 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

We are at a crucial juncture as a Market. It wouldn’t be exaggerating to state that the next decade belongs to India terms of being the most exciting Market to invest. With the amount of money coming in, there is going to be a lot of importance on compliance associated with advisory. The retail inve...

Is a Financial Planner Course (CFP) Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Financial Professionals in India

02.07.25 06:38 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

In today’s fast-changing financial world, one thing is certain—people need guidance. Rising incomes, complex tax rules, countless investment options, and growing aspirations have made personal finance decisions more challenging than ever. As individuals and families strive to build wealth, protect t...

Starting Ahead, Not Over: A Single Mother’s Journey to Financial Independence

27.06.25 05:44 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

As we move through June, the warmth of Mother’s Day celebrated in May still lingers. While we honour all mothers, this time I want to pause and talk about single mothers—the lone warriors who manage every role for their children.

There is a quiet kind of strength that single mothers carry. Whether by...

Snowball vs Avalanche: Choose the Best Strategy for Debt Freedom

23.06.25 02:59 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

Introduction to Debt Repayment Strategies

Managing debt is a challenge that many middle-class Indian families face today. Whether it's credit card dues, a gold loan taken during a medical emergency, or an EMI on a personal loan, debt can feel like a constant weight on your shoulders.

The good news? Yo...

GIFT City: India’s Strategic Gateway to Global Finance

17.06.25 02:00 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)
  1. Introduction to GIFT City and Its Legal-Economic Status

The Gujarat International Finance Tech-City, commonly referred to as GIFT City, is a landmark initiative by the Government of India aimed at creating a world-class financial centre within the country. Strategically located in Gandhinagar, Gujar...

When a Loved One Dies, What Happens to the House? A True Story Every Indian Family Should Read

13.06.25 05:49 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

Mr. Kailash passed away on a quiet Thursday morning.
It was not sudden. His health had been declining for some time. But nothing quite prepares a family for the legal whirlwind that follows. His wife, Mrs. Sunita, and their son, Aarav, were now not just grieving, but also staring at the one thing no...

Why Wealth Management Isn’t What It Used to Be

05.06.25 07:44 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)

Lets be real for a moment. When I first stepped into the world of wealth management, we didn’t have fancy dashboards. We had files, leather-bound folders, fountain pens, and those formal meetings. Clients were all about one thing: performance. Show them the returns, highlight the tax breaks, and if ...

The Objectives and Importance of Financial Planning

08.01.19 01:31 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)
Financial Planning is one of the most important exercises that businesses have to undertake to make good decisions and also keep business viable amidst competition. Businesses shouldn’t take decisions in dark and this is where they need a Certified Financial Planner to guide them through the decisio...

How do I become an equity research analyst?

23.11.18 02:36 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)
Do you have a passion that calls you for studying and analysing financial information and interpreting data? If you feel like doing so, then, it’s time to make a world-class and tip-top career in equity research. It’s high time to make your career flourishing. But be aware that the job of an equity ...

What is the importance of Financial Planning?

09.11.18 01:39 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)
Undoubtedly, financial planning involves a lot of hard work and perseverance of first order. It requires a proper estimation of capital necessary to run an enterprise. Not only this but a systematic procurement, investment and administration of funds is essential from time to time. Why do you need s...

Importance of Financial Planning

20.09.18 06:44 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)
Consider two situations. It is 2008 and the global markets have taken a hit. India is left reeling too. The company Mr X works for has to implement cost cutting measures immediately and decides to lay off personnel. Mr X is one of the unfortunate and loses his job. He goes back home to his wife and ...

Financial Planning: A Road Map to become Rich

20.05.17 07:09 AM - By CRM ICOFP - Comment(s)
Financial planning is a practice where everyone has to define goals of their life and verbalize a plan which will help us meeting our financial goals in life. We believe that every financial decision in our life should be based on some goal. The goal can be building a retirement nest egg, saving for...

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