Child labour at ILO
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has banned the "worst forms" of child labour. Apparently, ILO was swayed by US President Clinton's address to its annual session seeking a "more human face on the world trading system", inter alia, "by ending the worst forms of child labour".

Changes for good
Being a participant in the securities markets is a constant learning experience. This is also true for the market regulator. The latest set of guidelines from the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) regarding the calculations and collection of margins indicates that the market regulator is beginning to get more pro-active and wiser in dealing with sensitive market issues.

Corporate governance -- Good versus bad
Corporate governance is the "in-thing" in today's discussions and debates. Even a token step in this direction is sure to earn your company headlines in the Press - whether it is appointing your non-relative as a CEO or whether it is constituting audit committees or likewise.

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