Saturday, May 28, 2011

Fwd: Weekly Updates - Market drop trips companies, Formula 1 circus drives real estate scam, Share prices headed for gains



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Date: Sat, May 28, 2011 at 1:55 PM
Subject: Weekly Updates - Market drop trips companies, Formula 1 circus drives real estate scam, Share prices headed for gains
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Market drop trips companies which have pledged shares
ICICIdirect research says that with stock prices having fallen significantly over the past few months, several firms that have pledged their shares would have to top up the margin requirements, failing which lenders could sell the shares leading to a further drop in prices...

*RBI slaps notices on several banks, asking them to pay crores of rupees as fine for dishonour of instruments under ECS beyond the acceptable limits
*Speed money: Formula 1 circus drives real estate scam in Noida that's bigger than 2G and CWG

*Osian's Neville Tuli is not out of town; says process of paying back investors has begun
*Osian Art Fund: Dirty canvass
*TVI Express, yet another Speak Asia?
*Stay on guard: Need to regulate MLM firms, websites, so investors don't suffer
*Weekly Market Report: Share prices headed for gains
*Results season: Thanks to RTI, students can now access their answer sheets
*The Great Iron Ore Rip-Off: Buy from India for 60 cents, and sell it for around $200 a tonne (landed price) overseas
*Broken Arrow: IT staff can wreak havoc even after leaving the job

 
 
Investing (Mutual Funds / Stocks)
 
Retail interest in equity mutual funds is shrinking
Mutual funds have lost 22.61 lakh folios over a period of two years. There has also been a huge outflow of Rs1,365 crore from equity mutual funds in April—the highest outflow since October 2010...
*JP Morgan launches fund to let you invest in US large-caps
*Demating the demat!
*Religare Mutual Fund launches Nifty Exchange Traded Fund
*Morgan Stanley to launch mid-cap equity fund
*Franklin Templeton to launch Asian Growth, US Opportunities funds
*Birla Corporation: Ready to bounce?
*MphasiS: Chancy bet
*Unquoted: Inca Finlease, IT People
*Fund managers' survey indicates that equity might outperform other asset classes

 

Street Watch

 
The Radia tapes: The lady speaks
There have been many arrests in the 2G scandal, but Niira Radia, the lady who set up many sleazy deals, is still untouched; and so are corrupt bureaucrats...
*Rot at the top: Who takes the rap?
*Multi-level marketing schemes: Jago, grahak, jago!

Companies & Sectors

 
Realtors desperate for funds, seek to borrow at higher rates
As the sector chokes, borrowing rates are skyrocketing; but housing prices continue to remain unaffordable...

 
Personal Finance (Insurance / Borrowing / Tax)
 
HSBC's new home loan pay-back offer: Is it such a big deal?
The British bank promises to refund half the interest component on three EMIs. It's a first in the home loan business. But does it amount to very much any way?
*Bombay Chartered Accountants' Society to take up I-T rectification matter with tax authorities
*Rental housing demand shoots up; shortage heats up costs
*'Discounts on apartment prices are available all the year round'
*EPFO to introduce unique EPF account number soon, among steps to make system transparent

 
Regulations
 
SBI, Wipro, Sesa Goa cases are more warning signals for auditors, regulators
The three cases described in separate news reports today, underline the continuing worries over corporate checks and balances...
*RBI sets up Central Registry to prevent property loan frauds
*RBI report on customer services expected to be 'pro-consumer'

Life (Public Interest / Lifestyle / Advertising)
 
World renowned academicians say level of uncertainty in biometrics is too high and UID tests prove nothing
A study argues that there is too much uncertainty in biometrics to predict how well the technology will perform in the real world, much less support investment in this technology...
*Housing societies on mill lands seek clarity on rule to hire former mill workers
*Samsung Mobile: Smart phone, not so smart ads

BEYOND MONEY: FOR THOSE WHO NEED A HELPING HAND
 
Kshana Charitable Trust organises quality entertainment shows for the 'forgotten' sections of society
 
BOOKS: THE LOVE OF THE PRINTED WORD
 

Delivering Happiness
TONY HSIEH

Nanovation
Kevin and Jackie Freiberg (& Dain Dunston)

Brand Building Advertising
McGraw-Hill
EXCLUSIVE COLUMNS
 
Why governments in emerging economies are buying back big businesses
William Gamble
 
Motor Sports: Formula none
Veeresh Malik
Airtel 3G: Emotion over logic
Anil Thakraney
 
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
 
'How to use the RTI Act effectively', on Tuesday, 31 May 2011
Moneylife Foundation is holding a third workshop on how individuals can use the RTI Act for the betterment of society and to resolve personal problems that have a bearing on social systems. The programme will be held at the Moneylife Knowledge Centre on Tuesday, 31 May 2011. Admission is free. To register, please message us at mail@mlfoundation.in or call Dione/Judith on 2444 1058 Click here for more details.
 
'Investor Empower Yourself', for the first time in Kolkata, on 4 June 2011
Moneylife Foundation is holding a day-long seminar, 'Investor Empower Yourself', in Kolkata, on Saturday, 4 June 2011. Admission is free. To register, please message us at mail@mlfoundation.in, or call Dione/Judith on 2444 1058 Click here for more details.
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