SP Jain in the News

INR 1,800 EPF vs 12% of basic pay: Choosing EPF contribution can increase your in-hand salary, but is it worth?

EPF offers a disciplined way to save for retirement, but it can also affect how much you take home each month. For employees weighing immediate financial needs against long-term savings, the right contribution can depend on their goals, age and investment habits.

Alt tag: Choosing EPF contribution can increase your in-hand salary — article in Economic Times by Dr. Arindam Banerjee, Director, MFWM, SP Jain Global

Author: Dr Arindam Banerjee (Program Director - MFWM)

Publication: The Economic Times

Date: July 16, 2026

Tags: Financial planning, Wealth Management, Personal finance, Investment Management, EPF, Retirement Planning

You don't need to be a finance graduate to build a career in wealth management

Wealth management is becoming a career option for graduates from a wide range of disciplines, not just finance. As the industry combines financial expertise with technology, data and strong client relationships, skills from fields such as engineering, psychology, law and liberal arts are finding new relevance.

Building a Career in Wealth Management – Article in ABP Live by Dr Arindam Banerjee, Director, MFWM, SP Jain Global

Author: Dr Arindam Banerjee (Program Director - MFWM)

Publication: ABP Live

Date: June 08, 2026

Tags: Fintech, Wealth Management, Financial Advisory, Investment Management, Career Opportunities, Finance Careers

Beyond finance: What B-schools must teach future wealth managers

What happens when Artificial Intelligence (AI) can generate investment recommendations, analytics platforms can monitor portfolios in real time, but clients still make emotional decisions that defy logic?

Author: Dr Arindam Banerjee (Program Director - MFWM)

Publication: ET Edge Insights

Date: May 13, 2026

Tags: Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Wealth Management, Finance Education, Portfolio Management, Financial Advisory, Behavioural Finance, Financial Analytics, Investment Management

Is the cost of a specialised finance degree worth the long term payoff?

In a field built on financial discipline, choosing an applied finance program requires one thing above all - a clear understanding of costs.

Author: Dr Arindam Banerjee (Program Director - MFWM)

Publication: Hans India

Date: April 21, 2026

Tags: Wealth Management, Financial Education, Applied Finance, Professional Certifications, Higher Education Financing, Career Planning

The real investment boom is happening off the stock market

What if the best investment opportunities today aren’t even on the stock market? More and more money is moving into private companies, real estate, infrastructure, and new areas like AI and clean energy. These investments are becoming harder to ignore—but also harder to understand.