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Lured by a get rich(er) quick scheme, HNIs allege TradeCred bluffed them

TradeCred may have reached the end of the road, according to eight HNI investors who want to withdraw their funds after alleging the invoice discounting platform bluffed them. The platform offered high-net-worth individuals the chance to invest in invoices for short-term returns. The story details a journey from sales pitches to legal notices, with many investors still waiting for their principal amount and returns. The platform is currently operating in a regulatory grey area.

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Madhabi Puri-Buch’s Blackstone connection deserves a closer look

The SEBI chairperson seems to have been economical with the truth in her responses to the Hindenburg allegations on conflicts of interest, especially to do with her Blackstone ties. What could prove far more problematic for Puri-Buch than her name appearing alongside an entity she is overseeing the investigation of is her close connection with American private equity major Blackstone. The Blackstone connection has ensured that Hindenburg’s allegations aren’t another blip in the news cycle.

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