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India's SSA rules: EPF contributions, withdrawal for expats

Indian employees moving abroad face different EPF rules based on the destination's Social Security Agreement. Contributions have no wage ceiling, and withdrawal options vary. Employees should check SSA status and CoC before leaving.

Forex21h ago

France Consumer Confidence Stays at 86 as Saving Hits Record High

French consumer confidence missed expectations at 86 in August. Saving intentions hit a record high while spending plans fell, and inflation expectations surged 19 points.

Crypto21h ago

India's First Tokenized Bond Sale to Settle in Digital Rupee

REC's pilot bond sale, under 5 billion rupees ($57 million), tests DLT settlement via the wholesale digital rupee. Secondary trading targets December.

Crypto21h ago

U.S. expands Iran crypto sanctions over $100M oil payments

OFAC's new sector-wide determination targets any company or individual operating in Iran's digital asset economy, not just named exchanges. The broader authority follows $100M in alleged crypto oil payments by a UAE-based broker.

Crypto21h ago

Franklin Templeton Gets SEC Nod for Tokenized Fund Inside ETFs and Mutual Funds

Franklin Templeton received SEC clearance to hold its tokenized BENJI money-market fund inside ETFs and mutual funds, a first for digital-native assets in traditional fund structures.

Forex21h ago

Riksbank Minutes Will Test SEK After NOK/SEK Breaks 1.02

Riksbank minutes at 9:30 CET will reveal whether the dovish policy statement was a consensus or a compromise. NOK/SEK broke above 1.02 for the first time in three years on Monday.

Stocks21h ago

Seoul Tightens Cabbage Checks After China Formaldehyde Scandal

Seoul stepped up border checks on Chinese cabbage after sellers used formaldehyde as a preservative. The timing hits just before the peak kimchi-making season, threatening supply for Korean food firms that rely on China for 99.9% of kimchi imports.

Stocks21h ago

China’s Xi to skip BRICS summit in New Delhi, PTI reports

Xi Jinping will skip the Sept. 12-13 BRICS summit in New Delhi, PTI reports, as NSA Doval meets Chinese VP Han Zheng ahead of boundary talks with Wang Yi.

Forex21h ago

Germany Q2 GDP Revised Up to 0.3%, Exports Lead the Recovery

Germany's Q2 GDP was revised up to +0.3% q/q, with exports driving the beat. Domestic investment and consumption remain weak, and employment fell for the first time since the pandemic.

Commodities21h ago

BHP faces extended Port Hedland strike after union rejects pay deal

BHP faces an extended labor dispute at Port Hedland after unions rejected the company's latest pay proposal and submitted a counter offer, prolonging uncertainty at the iron ore export hub.

Stocks21h ago

PayPal-WeChat deal opens China's internet to foreign users

US PayPal users can now pay at tens of millions of WeChat merchants in China. Bilibili launches international app. The moves mark a gradual opening of China's internet economy as tech firms seek growth abroad.

Stocks21h ago

Carney uses icebreaker deal to jab at US fleet, trade fight

Canada's PM announced an $8.2 billion icebreaker contract and needled the US on its aging polar fleet as trade talks collapsed and new 50% tariffs took effect. The Arctic gap with Russia is widening.