ISE to kick off operations on September 22
Notwithstanding the falling markets, the Inter-connected Stock Exchange of India Ltd (ISE) has proposed to kick-start its on-line trading operations on September 22, though tentatively, according to P C Shrimal, chairman ISE steering committee.

Crisil assigns A-(SO) rating to Goa government debt plan
The Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd (Crisil) has assigned an A-(SO) rating to the Rs 100 crore infrastructure bond issue of the Government of Goa (GoG)-owned special purpose vehicle (SPV). The rating indicates adequate safety.

Forex lobby-Reuters broking row hots up
The Bombay Exchange Brokers Association (BEBA) has threatened that it will not adhere to Foreign Exchange Dealers Association of India (Fedai) guidelines on brokerage if the wire agency's electronic matchmaking platform "Dealing Spot India 2000-2 CUG" is allowed to operate.

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