Curbing the tendency of insider trading

Almost all countries have enacted laws prohibiting insider trading based on price sensitive information (PSI). However, such laws do not specifically mention what types of information related to company affairs should be identified as price sensitive. This opacity in the laws is considered to be a main challenge in dealing...

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The future of savings certificates

Government is perhaps considering reduction in the rate of interest on savings certificates. This decision may be announced soon after the presentation/ approval of the national budget for fiscal year 2018-2019. The rate of interest may be reduced to a maximum of two per cent. Restrictions may also be imposed...

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Hopes surrounding Trump-Kim summit

There is a glimmer of hope that the proposed summit between US President Donald Trump and the Chairman of North Korean State Affairs Commission Kim Jong-Un would take place on June 12 in Singapore, or delayed for some days. This is likely to happen despite poor gamesmanship displayed by the...

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