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Net capital rule — The uniform net capital rule is a rule created by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( SEC ) in 1975 to regulate directly the ability of broker dealers to meet their financial obligations to customers and other creditors.[1] Broker… … Wikipedia
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Cadence Capital Limited — is a boutique investment company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). History The company started in October 2005 as a very small unlisted investment vehicle, having raised $5,050,700 in capital.It subsequently issued a Prospectus… … Wikipedia
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