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Competing political parties often declare that their economic policies are best, and try to convince voters that the winner will be able to influence the economy. One should ask, however, do markets really care about election outcomes? Are there differences in market reactions to Presidential versus Congressional elections? Can one say which branch of government is more influential for economic policy-making?
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The Internet has dramatically increased the amount of information available to both job seekers and employers. Economists and labor market experts have predicted that this would change the way people find jobs. It is now time to compare these predictions with people’s actual behavior. Has the matching between workers and employers become easier? And does the Internet facilitate the transition out of unemployment in the same way as it facilitates the move to a new job by the currently employed?
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Career politicians are among society’s most important people, as their job is crucial for ensuring social cohesion and economic prosperity. Yet, they are rarely a generation’s most talented individuals. More often, instead, they are mediocre people. Where does such mediocrity come from? Is the initial recruitment of politicians important for determining the decision to enter this profession?
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The recent wave of corporate governance reforms has focused on transparency as a key requisite to provide investors with enough information to assess managers’ performance. Regulators also consider transparency effective for avoiding future frauds, like those of Enron or Tyco. But are there costs to transparency, beyond its clear benefits? How should firms and regulators balance such costs and benefits?
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The stark change in US immigration policy following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 has resulted in a sizeable decrease of business and tourist arrivals from abroad, which still have to regain pre-9/11 levels. Several foreign governments have complained about the burden of the new visa rules, which has also stirred debate within the United States. But should the reduction in arrivals be attributed to changes in visa policy or other factors?
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Arab National Bank (ANB) Board decided to recommend to the extraordinary general assembly that is expected to meet during the first quarter of 2008 to increase its capital from SR4,550 million to SR6,500 million by offering to its shareholders 3 bonus shares for each 7 shares.
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Ahli United Bank BSC (AUB) has announced successful completion of its pre-emptive share offer, launched last November 8.
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Activity on the Beirut Stock Exchange (BSE) continued its upward trend last week, driven primarily by the consensus reached by political leaders on the presidency, which led the BLOM Stock Index to close at a 52-week high of 1574.75.
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UAE stocks recorded more than Dh21 billion in capital gains on Sunday, as foreign interest continued to dominate the markets.
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Abdul Rahman Al-Tuwaijri, chairman of the Capital Market Authority, has said that Saudi Arabia will soon allow foreigners to invest in its stocks and initial public offerings (IPOs).
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11. United States: Consequences For Misclassification Of Contractors Highlighted - Waller Lansden Dortc
Several recent news items highlight the importance of properly classifying workers for tax purposes as either independent contractors or employees. This is a complex issue that confronts many businesses across a wide array of industries.
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12. United States: Securities Law Alert: SEC Shortens Rule 144 Holding Period And Adopts Other Regulator
At its open meeting held on November 15, 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted rules shortening the holding periods for restricted securities pursuant to Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
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Contractors and banks intending to enter construction contracts or financing transaction for projects in the Middle East are faced with the questions of the application of Islamic Law and the compliance of certain provisions of their contracts with Sharia.
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14. United States: SEC Adopts Staff Position On Shareholder Access; Encourages Electronic Shareholder Fo
In July 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued two competing proposals for comment regarding shareholder access to issuer proxy statements with respect to the election of directors. One was a proposal to permit issuers to exclude from their proxy statements shareholder proposals that relate to a nomination or an election of directors.
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15. United States: SEC Approves FINRA Rule Regarding Potential Conflicts Of Interest In Fairness Opinion
Investment or other transaction banks typically issue fairness opinions regarding the fairness of a proposed merger, acquisition, sale or other transaction. Rule 2290 is intended to inform stockholders of potential conflicts of interest that may exist in the issuance of fairness opinions by FINRA members.
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A long-running disagreement over exchange rates between Japan and China has boiled over today after Beijing apparently reworded a bilateral trade agreement designed to revalue the yuan and shrink China's trade surplus
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While many high street retailers are struggling to drum up sales, John Lewis raked in £96m last week
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BSkyB is to put James Murdoch's promotion to chairman to a shareholder vote to fend off potential investor unrest. By Mark Sweney
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The Swiss bank's announcement could send shock waves through markets which expect more financial houses to disclose substantial full-year losses because of the credit crunch
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Large increases in the price of petrol and food suggest strong inflationary risks still remain in the economy
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Exposure to different opportunities like gold, art and real estate apart from the conventional avenues would diversify one's portfolio.Corporate humour
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The company said this is a confirmed offer and it reserves the "right to increase this bid in the event of an auction. Bharti may list Infratel
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It also asked people not to be swayed by copies of certificates or deposit schemes purported to have been issued by the bank.IFFI: Sun, sand and some seriousness
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The record-setting pace of Indian acquisitions overseas raises a vital question: How sustainable is the current run by Indian deal-makers.
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There are quite many websites available that let people download films with crystal clear picture and sound quality for free.IFFI: Sun, sand and some seriousness
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The Swiss bank also said Monday that it had obtained a huge injection of fresh capital from a Singapore government entity and an unnamed Middle East investor.
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Lafarge, the world's biggest cement maker, said it agreed to buy Orascom Cement of Egypt for €8.8 billion, or $12.8 million, in a deal that would lift its earnings and exposure to high-growth emerging markets.
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Brunei topped the list of Asia's richest economies by per capita income and Hong Kong emerged as the biggest spender, according to a study released Monday.
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The International Herald Tribune announced plans Monday to transform its financial section online and in print next month into something called Business with Reuters, which will publish news from both organizations.
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Internet retailers and corporations have grown chummy, with merchants offering companies corporate gift and incentive programs. Emboldened, online retailers are designing Web pages to capture more of the roughly $32 billion spent on workers and clients annually.
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The New Zealand dollar softened against the greenback as China's latest attempt to cool its economy had a flow-on effect for high-yielding currencies.
After hitting a month high of US78.10c on early Saturday, the kiwi lost ground...
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Troubled Martinborough-based Te Kairanga Wines has got the nod from its shareholders to sell $5.5 million of new shares.
At the company's annual meeting yesterday, the go ahead was given for a $4.5 million rights issue, with...
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At the company's annual meeting yesterday, the go ahead was given for a $4.5 million rights issue, with...
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US-based Blockbuster Inc has appointed a new management team in New Zealand.
Rick Wight, a former Blockbuster area senior executive for Australia/Asia, would manage and oversee the operations of the home rental entertainment business...
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Rick Wight, a former Blockbuster area senior executive for Australia/Asia, would manage and oversee the operations of the home rental entertainment business...
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A string of businesses are preparing to move their operations overseas next year to avoid what's tipped to be another year of currency headaches.
The average forecasts of six strategists polled by nzherald.co.nz expect the New...
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There is a call for caution over news that Inland Revenue will be cracking down on property investors.
IRD has been given an extra $14.6 million to target property tax evasion, which will mean visits to real estate agents and a...
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IRD has been given an extra $14.6 million to target property tax evasion, which will mean visits to real estate agents and a...
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