ETF commissions gradually fading away
Are exchange traded funds on the road to becoming commission-free? Last week, Fidelity’s brokerage arm began offering free online trading in 25 ETFs from market leader iShares, a division of BlackRock based in San Francisco. In November, Fidelity’s brokerage Presented By: Comcast Business Class Look at your bill and find out how much your business can save with Comcast Business Class
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Japan's Nomura says to expand business in India
TOKYO, July 18 (Reuters) - Nomura Holdings <8604.T>, Japan's biggest brokerage firm, said on Friday it will expand its business in India to stock trading, investment banking and asset management services as it aims to cash in on the country's growth.
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(AFX UK Focus) 2009-07-28 20:03 UPDATE 2-Nasdaq backs ban on 'flash' trading -Schumer
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JAPAN: Livedoor debacle spurs calls for stock market shake-up
Tokyo --- In a heated debate in the Japanese parliament yesterday, legislators demanded stricter monitoring of stock trading after the president of internet start-up Livedoor was arrested on suspicion of violating securities laws.
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