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FIRREA law's coverage exempts no one

The investigation into improprieties related to mortgage backed securities hinges its legality in a 1989 law.


A recent report showed a drop in total funding in the Indian wind sector

Mercom Capital Group reported a wind sector investment for India totalling USD5.6 billion. The third quarter wind venture capital funding fell to USD135 million from USD210 million in the previous quarter of 2013.

India to begin regulatory framework for crowdfunding

As the UK and the US institute crowdfunding regulations, India is also drafting its own set of rules.

New amendments to pending Volcker rules may postpone implementation

New inclusions to avoid the London Whale scandal is sought to be included in the new Volcker Rules, which may result in failure to meet the mandated year end deadline.


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Called expedited processing, the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of UAE would allow direct offers of prepaid products to be made by telcos.
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beRecruited, the top athletic recruitment social network, was sold off by Madison Parker Capital to the Raine Group.
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Samsung is first in the smart watch race but Apple may win it all. Samsung had beaten Apple in the smart watch race. The main issue now is that the Galaxy Gear have been tepid at best.