Calpers delays database launching

Calpers, a US $259 billion fund, delays the launching of its database that would make known information about their pensioners.


US venture firm Q2 fundraising decreases 54%

US venture firm fundraising activity decreased 54% in the second quarter this year. There was a decline of 54% in fundraising by US venture-capital firms in the second quarter.

Praet: ECB's rates to remain low while inflation is moderate

ECB's executive board member said that the bank's interest rates would remain the same as long as inflation stays moderate.

India is all set for investment treaty talks with US: commerce minister

India's commerce and industry minister, Anand Sharma, said that India was ready to begin talks regarding bilateral investment treaty.


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