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71Comparison of Canadian and American economies — The economies of Canada and the United States are extremely similar because they are both developed countries and are each other s largest trading partners. However, key differences in population makeup, geography, government policies and… …
72History of private equity and venture capital — The history of private equity and venture capital and the development of these asset classes has occurred through a series of boom and bust cycles since the middle of the 20th century. Within the broader private equity industry, two distinct sub… …
732008 Icelandic financial crisis — The 2008 Icelandic financial crisis involves all three of the major banks in Iceland and their control has been seized by the government. In late September, it was announced that Glitnir would be nationalised. The following week, the control of… …
74international payment and exchange — ▪ economics Introduction international exchange also called foreign exchange respectively, any payment made by one country to another and the market in which national currencies are bought and sold by those who require them for such… …
75Insider trading — is the trading of a corporation s stock or other securities (e.g. bonds or stock options) by individuals with potential access to non public information about the company. In most countries, trading by corporate insiders such as officers, key… …
76United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau CFPB Agency overview Formed July 21, 2011 Jurisdiction Federal government of the United States Headquarters Washington, D.C. Agency executive …
77Canadian and American economies compared — The economies of Canada and the United States are extremely similar because they are both developed countries, which have mixed economies and are each other s largest trading partners. However, key differences in population makeup, geography,… …
78Federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — Fannie Mae headquarters at 3900 Wisconsin Avenue, NW in Washington, D.C. The federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refers to the placing into conservatorship of government sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the U.S.… …
79Consumer protection in the United Kingdom — is effected through a multiplicity of Acts of Parliament, statutory instruments, government agencies and departments and citizens lobby groups and aims to ensure the market economy produces fairness and quality in goods and services people buy.… …
80Reserved and excepted matters — For other meanings, see Reserved powers disambiguation page. United Kingdom This article is part of the series: Politics and governme …
