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Does the current Dodd Frank Act ban speculation in OTC swaps?
Does the current version of Dodd Frank ban speculative positions in non-exchange cleared (OTC) swaps? It does not refer to any specific type of swap. But my current understanding of the bill is that ...
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Should the price of fuel in Australia at this point be so high?
Checking the government websites (Australia) regarding the fuel prices and what influences them:
International benchmark prices
Taxes
Other costs and margins
Additionally there is this strange ...
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Why can't I short a stock that sells for less than $5? Is there another way to “go short” on them?
I don't like satellite radio as a business and I want to short Sirius (SIRI).
The stock sells for less than $5, so my broker won't let me short it.
Is this a limitation of my broker? Or some SEC ...
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When entering a Futures contract, must the margin deposit be idle or can I profit from it?
Let's say I am trading in a Reg-T Margin account. When entering a Futures contract, a certain amount of cash is needed as collateral (usually 5%-15%). I'd like to see that collateral generate income ...
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Is the no surcharge rule universal with regard to credit card purchases?
I am referring to this question. My situation is similar, except that I am in Malaysia rather than US.
In US it is understood that
it's part of their merchant agreement
that they can not ...
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What is the difference between the different types of bank in Canada?
In Canada banks are referred to as tier 1 and tier 2. What are the differences between them? What services are they allowed to offer and not offer? Are all covered by the CDIC?
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What effect will the financial reform bill have on everyday Americans?
It looks like Congress made substantial progress towards passing the Financial Reform Bill today, but I really know very little about what is actually in it, and what I do know seems very complex.
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Is there a limit on the dollar amount of a personal check?
Is there a limit on the dollar amount of a personal check?
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Is there a law or regulation that governs the maximum allowable interest amount that can be charged on credit cards or in agreements where credit is extended?
When I worked in the corporate world, I remember dealing with a company from the U.K. who cited a U.K. regulation on maximum interest/finance charges that necessitated a change in their contract.
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