The CFTC would be conducting a formal meeting to discuss its new rule on swaps. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced for a formal meeting on July 12 to discuss how new rules apply abroad.
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U.S. investment industry units fight over ethics, costs
US investment industry continued to resolve the problems on ethics and costs amidst controversies. An average of US$8 million would be spent by Wall Street's brokerages.
Lululemon Sued for Fraud Over Sheer Yoga Pants, CEO Exit
Lululemon was sued for fraud over sheer yoga pants and its CEO sudden resigned. The CEO of Lululemon Athletica Inc. suddenly decided to resign from her position.
Pensions in Bad Shape, Says New Accounting Rule
According to a new accounting rule, pensions were in bad shape. According to a new accounting rule that would take effect next year, US pensions were only 60% funded in 2012.
ICI Reported Rise In Money Market Mutual Funds
ICI reported to the Federal Reserve a rise in total money market mutual funds The Investment Company Institute (ICI) issued a report for money market mutual funds assets: "Total money market mutual fund assets increased by $12.
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According to analysts, big US banks were caused a multi-billion dollar dent after the selloff in the bond market in the last eight weeks.
US regulators finally approved the acquisition bid from SoftBank Corp to take control over Sprint Nextel.
Nokia's Standard & Poor's rating plummeted further in the junk territory. (Photo : reuters. com)Nokia, Finnish Telecom company SGV claims that Nokia is in no position to buy Siemens shares.
A group of wheat growing states joined the US Justice Department antitrust division in investigating a proposed joint venture by ConAgra Foods Inc and Horizon Milling.
The European Union and China hope to defuse conflicts by negotiating about a solar panel deal. On Friday, the European Union and China were finally moving in the direction of a new contract.
Credit Suisse estimated that they will receive US$94 Million hits from UK tax deal Credit Suisse forecasted that they are expecting a loss of CHF90 million or something in the area of US$94.
China probes Tetra Pak for possible market dominance China probes Tetra Pak, the world renowned Switzerland-based food-packaging company for any possible abuse when it comes to market dominance.
Because of the strong commitments to European Central Bank and Bank of England's easy money policies, Japan's Nikkei share average soared to a five-week high.
To deter future thieves in the industry, a judge sentenced an accused investment broker for 12 years in prison.
