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Anil Kapur Joins MoneyGram as Head of Asia Pacific and South Asia
MUMBAI: MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI), a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services, today announced that industry veteran Anil Kapur has joined the company as head of Asia Pacific and South Asia.
“We are happy to welcome Anil to the MoneyGram team,” said Grant Lines, Chief Revenue Officer at MoneyGram. “He is well known throughout the industry for his organizational proficiency and ability to establish third-party partnerships that help drive growth. His leadership will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach in the Asia Pacific and South Asia markets.”
A widely recognized business leader in India, Kapur brings more than 28 years of experience in financial services across retail banking, remittances and digital payment sectors. He comes from Wirecard, a global Internet technology and financial services provider, where he served as the company’s director for India. He played a pivotal role in driving company revenue by diversifying the business and its product lines.
“It is an honour to join MoneyGram, an organization which is globally recognized and highly trusted with such a strong product portfolio. I accept the challenge to lead the company’s Asia Pacific and South Asia business and implement a strategy that will enable us to grow strongly. It is my personal endeavour to make a positive, meaningful impact that matters to every stakeholder.”
Prior to Wirecard, Kapur worked for Western Union as managing director for India, South Asia and South-East Asia where he was instrumental in setting up business throughout the region. Under his leadership, he built a significant and robust network of agent locations spread across the geography of India, which became the largest distribution portfolio for Western Union globally.
Kapur’s talents have also been sought after as the founder of InTandem Advisors, a remittance consulting and advisory firm where he provided consultancy services for fintech players, payments banks and global organizations. He brings this vast experience to MoneyGram and will provide valuable insight as a member of the regional leadership team.
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HSBC Mutual Fund launches Redhex SIF for specialised investing
SEBI-approved fund offers flexible strategies with Rs 10 lakh minimum entry.
MUMBAI: When markets get complex, investors are increasingly looking for sharper tools and HSBC Mutual Fund is betting on exactly that. The asset manager has introduced RedHex SIF, its dedicated Specialized Investment Fund (SIF) platform in India, aimed at investors seeking more targeted, outcome-driven strategies without stepping outside the familiar mutual fund ecosystem. Structured under SEBI’s regulatory framework, Redhex SIF is designed to offer greater portfolio flexibility than traditional mutual funds while retaining core benefits such as transparency, governance and ease of access. The idea is to bridge the gap between conventional investing and more sophisticated, strategy-led approaches.
The platform comes with a minimum investment threshold of Rs 10 lakh, positioning it squarely for experienced investors, including HNIs and institutional participants. In return, it offers focused investment strategies built around specific themes, enabling more precise portfolio construction.
At its core, the proposition leans on balance flexibility without losing discipline. While investors gain access to differentiated opportunities, the structure maintains a strong emphasis on risk management and portfolio stability, reflecting a growing demand for controlled exposure in volatile markets.
The launch also signals a broader shift in investor expectations. As market cycles become more dynamic, alpha is increasingly tied to adaptability and nuanced strategy rather than broad-based allocation alone. Platforms like Redhex SIF attempt to respond to this shift by offering more tailored solutions within a regulated framework.
For HSBC Mutual Fund, the move expands its product suite while tapping into a segment that is moving beyond vanilla offerings in search of sharper outcomes.
In short, as investing evolves from one-size-fits-all to made-to-measure, Redhex SIF positions itself as a toolkit for those looking to play the market with a bit more precision and a lot more intent.
