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Securities Exchange Board of India (Sebi) released a set of KYC (Know Your Customer) rules for investors via a master circular released on Thursday. It is a compilation of a number of directions issued by the regulator till Sep 30 and includes modifications to align these circulars with the Prevention of Money Laundering (maintenance of records) Rules 2005. And any modification in the existing KYC records will be affected in line with the provisions of this circular by Dec 31, 2023.

Blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain reported a significant movement in a crypto wallet associated with the historic FTX hack on September 30, 2023. The wallet, labeled 0x3e957, transferred 2,500 ETH (approx. $4.2 million) amidst the anticipation surrounding the launch of Ethereum-based ETFs in the U.S. This marks the first activity in the wallet since the hack, with the wallet still holding 12,500 ETH.

Union Ministry of Finance, spearheaded two crucial meetings on October 12, aimed at expediting the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme. The meetings took place at the Regional Office of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) in Chandigarh and included officials from the states of Punjab, Haryana, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh, read the Ministry of Finance press release. These discussions revolved around the imperative need to ensure a seamless and efficient implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme to extend its benefits to artisans and craftsmen engaged in traditional trades. The scheme seeks to provide comprehensive support to individuals involved in 18 identified trades. This support includes access to skill training, collateral-free credit, modern tools, market linkage assistance, and incentives for digital transactions.

Callisto Protocol. This trend strengthens the gaming industry's artistic status and offers well-known actors more roles aligned with their skills, often in horror or sci-fi genres. The Callisto Protocol, a sci-fi horror game with intense storytelling and cinematic action, boasts a notable cast. Here, we outline the full roster of characters in the game and highlight where you might recognize these actors.

PinkPantheress revealed her first album, 'Heaven Knows,' will be launched on November 10. This album encompasses two years of her work, featuring familiar tunes and guest appearances. In an Instagram post, PinkPantheress expressed her excitement for the upcoming release. She thanked her dedicated fan base and shared her appreciation for their support, emphasizing that they have been with her since the beginning. The announcement aligns closely with the two-year mark of her debut mixtape, 'To Hell With It,' which was released on October 15, 2021. She followed this with a remixes version on January 28, 2022. During this time, PinkPantheress, known for her eclectic blend of genres including bedroom pop, drum-n-bass, 2-step garage, '90s R&B, and more, gained significant popularity on TikTok. Her collaboration with Ice Spice, 'Boy's a Liar,' even reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. PinkPantheress acknowledged the uniqueness of her music in the internet space. She highlighted her desire to collaborate with other Black artists, who share a similar creative space.

While a few companies have already reported results, it is safe to say that the Q3 2023 earnings season will only kick into high gear tomorrow, spearheaded by major U.S. banks. Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, high interest rates, subdued consumer confidence, and geopolitical tensions stemming from the Israel-Hamas conflict, investors could certainly use some good news.

Grip’s RFQ implementation aligns with SEBI’s goal to boost liquidity in the debt securities market in India. SEBI’s RFQ mechanism effectively addresses challenges, including delayed securities transfers and large initial capital requirements, for debt securities allowing a secure and efficient means to invest in fixed-income instruments for investors.

Karnataka, state’s Industries Minister MB Patil and IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge said on Thursday. The ministers shared details of their interactions with top executives during their recent US tour at a media conference. Some of these companies were already in the process of investing about $ 1 billion in the state.

By Sabrina Valle and David French

Hero Realty Pvt Ltd (HRPL), one of India’s leading real estate developers, today announced that it has entered into a new joint venture (JV) agreement with Saheb Enterprise to develop a premium multi-story complex on approximately 4 acres of land in Gurugram’s fast-developing 104 Sector. With this new project announcement, Hero Realty aims for at an additional Rs 1500 crore in the topline for the current fiscal, and a topline of Rs 5000 crore in the next couple of years.

Shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) dipped fractionally after hours Wednesday (-0.4%) after the company said the IRS claims it owes $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest.

By Fanny Potkin and Supantha Mukherjee

(Reuters) — American International Group (NYSE:AIG) on Wednesday appointed company insiders David McElroy, Don Bailey, and Jon Hancock to key positions in a bid to strengthen its underwriting performance.

Proxy advisers have backed Whitehaven Coal’s new approach to executive pay as London hedge fund Bell Rock made remuneration the new focus of its activist campaign to stop Whitehaven acquiring BHP’s coal mines.

Public Affairs, Public Policy and Advocacy have witnessed a gradual metamorphosis in the last few years. The corporate function which played its tiny part as a sapling in the corporate landscape has now grown into a sturdy tree branching into multitude dimensions. Today it not only holds a proud place in boardrooms but has also become an interface between Business, Governments & for enhancing external stakeholder engagement. With the spotlight on Public Policy and Advocacy, the last decade witnessed a steady evolution of this function. The spectrum of Public Affairs function has widened, encouraging inclusivity in decision making and embracing of diverse stakeholders. This has established a more transparent engagement of Industry and Government with focus on developing a more conducive business platform & building trust. The scope of public policy professionals has grown significantly over the past decade not only in India but across the globe. Public Affairs Forum of India — Pafi established on the four ethos — aligning with the Government, building trust, network and deepening a talent pool, has always been an advocate to this policy cause.

best Forex brokers with high leverage listed are RoboForex and Exness, both offering a staggering 1:2000 leverage with minimal investments of $10 and $1, respectively. These brokers, along with others like InstaForex and Weltrade, are regulated by various international bodies, ensuring traders' capital is at risk within a governed framework. Despite the attraction of high profits, the study reveals that between 70% and 80% of retail investors incur losses in trading Forex instruments and CFDs.

₹400 per tonne on domestic and imported coal are all emission charges. The government is also working towards a Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), which is expected to accelerate our adoption of market-based price discovery for emissions. Nevertheless, carbon prices in India and the EU are unlikely to converge, since the determination of a carbon price is linked to the emission-reduction obligations of each country; these differ.

Livemint, the official website of Mint, the award-winning business and financial daily published by HT Media Group, has emerged as the fastest-growing news website in India. It recorded a 41% year-on-year increase in the number of page visits, according to Press Gazette's August 2023 ranking of the top 50 news websites in the world. The report also ranked Livemint as the third fastest-growing news site globally.

iOS 17.1 Beta 3 update, a new feature tweak has been introduced to address user complaints. This update will now prevent certain actions from being unintentionally triggered when an iPhone is placed in a pocket or inside a bag. Specifically, the Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Focus, and Magnifier functions will no longer activate via the Action Button when the iPhone is not in an open, accessible state.

PlayStation 5 consoles will be priced at $499.99 for both the PS5 with the disc drive and the PS5 Digital Edition. This reflects a $50 increase compared to the current model. These new PS5 models are set to hit the market in November.