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IBM emerges as test case to Japan Prime Minister’s labor reforms
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faced a tough test on whether or not permit foreign firms operating in Japan to easily fire out workers after IBM was sued for illegal termination of employees.
Sources say signing of Colombian pension fund decree may be delayed
According to sources, signing and enactment of Colombian pension fund decree may be delayed. Colombia's Finance Minister, Mauricio Cerdenas, may announce that the signing of the pension fund decree could be delayed, according to high-level government and industry sources.
Evita bank notes are legal tender, says Argentine central bank
According to the Argentine central bank, the Evita bank notes are legal tender. The Argentine central bank said in a statement this week that "The 100-peso bills with the image of Maria Eva Duarte de Peron are legal tender and must be accepted by all retailers and financial institutions.
Hatch says insurance firms can alleviate U.S. pension crisis
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch introduced a bill said to alleviate the underfunding problem of US pension funds.