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29 August 2011   Moneylife Exclusive Corporate affairs ministry stops funding of investors' forums without giving any reason Moneylife Digital Team Funds were allocated to Investor Helpline and www.watchoutinvestor.com from the Investor Education and Protection Fund, which was created from unclaimed dividends and interest amounts from companies. Instead, a bulk of the funds has been going to associations of industries, many of which are responsible for investors' problems...     Exclusive Column     Reliance 3G: Is this a TV or a press ad? Anil Thakraney Simplicity always works best. But simplicity should not be equal to boring. Reliance 3G has put out a cold, antiseptic campaign which fails to engage the viewer...       Other ML Exclusives   Daily Market Report: Share prices to see further gains Nifty to witness staggered rise to 5,100... ............................................................................................................................................... Oh my God! My Anna and people have won! It is the first big victory for citizen empowerment. It is, hopefully, the beginning of a new India that will go through a cleansing of its governance processes. It is the beginning of a common man's chance to exist with dignity and self-esteem. It is the beginning of a partnership between people and the political fraternity. It is all because of the courage of one small man, our dear Anna! ............................................................................................................................................... Is investor protection a myth? Why is SEBI dragging its feet on the ombudsman scheme after notifying it in 2003? The ombudsman scheme for the capital market, approved and notified by SEBI eight years ago, has not been implemented by successive chairmen for mysterious reasons. Will the market regulator, under its new chairman, introduce the scheme at least now to safeguard the interest of investors? ............................................................................................................................................... Bitter first quarter for sugar producers; shipping, real estate are the other two worst performers Sugar sector records net loss in April-June 2011 period; profits dip for shipping and real estate too... .............................................................................................................................................. How and why did microfinance agents become a part of the Indian microfinance business? It is important to understand that MFIs co-opted local leaders as agents in their desire to grow rapidly, to cope with the costs of servicing the last mile and maximize profits... .............................................................................................................................................. Softcell Technologies achieves five Symantec specialisations Symantec specialisations recognise and reward partners who have built expertise around a particular technology or market solution. Softcell is a Symantec Platinum Partner... ............................................................................................................................................... Bad debt issues are becoming severe in emerging markets too and could hurt the global financial system The lack of information about bad debts does not stop in developed countries. China, Brazil, Russia, and even India are dominated by state-owned banks whose lending is heavily influenced by politicians and they have less of an incentive to reveal the extent of the problem... ............................................................................................................................................... Personal finance today - Branch expansion unlikely to help banks mop up deposits: Study - Axis Bank ties up with Maybank for remitting money - Indian realty sector likely to see gloomy phase in 12 months     At a Glance   - Cos need minimum capital of Rs500 crore to set up a bank: RBI - RBI panel proposes tough regulatory norms for NBFCs - HC rejects Yeddyurappa's bail plea - Oil India mulls diversification into city gas distribution - US stock market indices to debut on NSE today ON STANDS NOW Corporate Wrap-up   - Elder Health Care to enter Sri Lankan market by September - Sushrut Adler to open manufacturing unit in Pune by March 2012 - Insecticides India plans to invest Rs70 crore on expansion   Moneylife Columns     Can the marriage of MFIs with banks be a sustainable option out of the microfinance crisis? Ramesh S Arunachalam There is a feeling among bankers that the acquisition of MFIs could strengthen the functioning of these institutions and enable the much-needed funds infusion. But any such takeover would first require an assessment of the portfolio of these MFIs...     Understanding the heart and soul of Anna Hazare's movement Vinita Deshmukh The snobbery of intellectual writers and insensitivity of the political class comes as a shame at this defining moment in our country's history. Let's show some respect to this mass awakening, so essential for a vibrant democracy and a pro-active citizenry...     Face 2 Face   Max Bupa CEO: IRDA should open bancassurance to multiple insurers Damien Marmion believes that while banks choose insurance partners with multi-line products, they should be allowed to tie up with more than one insurer so customers have a choice...     Editor's Pick   What can trigger the next bull market? Here are five key factors. ...................................................................................................................................................... US economy: What does the future hold? No recession in sight, but expect some strong headwinds. ...................................................................................................................................................... Boeing's Dreamliner is ready to fly The 787 has got its certification—it meets aviation standards. ...................................................................................................................................................... Why has innovation taken a back seat? Entrepreneurship has slowed down, in the rush for a fast buck. ...................................................................................................................................................... Why GM is in love with China GM's joint ventures sold in excess of 2 million vehicles in China last year—more than what it sold in the US. Even the cars on offer in the US are being moulded on the styles preferred by the Chinese market. ...................................................................................................................................................... Cartoon of the week Why the stock market is shrinking.   Book Review   Valuation Rules Debashis Basu A handy guide from the master of the complex business of valuing companies.   FROM the ARCHIVES   Should home seekers put off buying a house because of high interest rates? The series of rate hikes has resulted in the EMI on home loans going up by more than 20% to Rs1,016 on every one lakh rupees. However, with rates having climbed so high, it would not be wrong to assume that any further increases should be very limited... ...................................................................................................................................................... Lifestyle & leisure segment notches up another good quarter Out of the 29 major sectors that Moneylife tracks, lifestyle & leisure showed the highest growth, registering a 43% growth in revenues in the June 2011 quarter, on a year-on-year basis...     To subscribe to this free newsletter log on to www.moneylife.in or email us at newsletter@moneylife.in To get FREE updates via sms click here.

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