Legal & Regulatory

SEC in “hot seat” for improper investigation of contractors

US SEC was put under pressure for improper contractor vetting. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was placed in a "hot seat" for failing to do a proper background check on 40 to 70 contractors.


Is “Abenomics” the right prescription for Japan?

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe created the “Abenomics” policy for Japan's stagnant economy. On Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will find out whether his mandate to end the country's economic stagnation will push through.

New Apple patent suggest iOS on automobiles

A new patent filing to the US patent office showed that Apple developed technology for wireless dashboards.

Apple acquires Terminator technology

A patent for bulk processing of liquid metal was issued to Apple's partner and affiliate. A patent issued to Apple excited iPhone fanatics and technology geeks all over the word this week.


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America's Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response Alert triggered debates on the unnecessary interruptions it caused.
Mike Miller's salary pushed the Miami Heat's financial status towards luxury tax level, granting the team the power of amnesty.
The Miami Heat released Mike Miller by invoking the amnesty clause. Following the famous release of Metta World Peace, Mike Miller is the latest NBA player on the receiving end of the amnesty clause.
The SEBI will work closely with the PE and venture capital industry in addressing concerns. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) planned to work closely with the private equity and venture capital firms in addressing concerns of the industry.
Aviva Plc watched out for default red flags as US$112 billion of all the kinds of bonds matures during China's crackdown.
Recent Ukrainian court practice was deemed to affect commercial transactions. Recent practices of courts in Ukraine were deemed to negatively affect commercial banking transactions.
Aviva Plc was in talks with negotiators regarding its US$1.8 billion deal with Leon Black's Apollo Global Management LLC.
GlaxoSmithKline Plc's 20% increase in sales was currently in focus due to Public Security Ministry's accusations on bribery and sexual favors.
Piedmont was asked to pay Dexia Crediop SpA and Intesa Sanpaolo SpA US$47 million due to interest-rate swap agreement.
KTVU fired the intern responsible for the blunder, while others sue NBC for non-payment and non-education.