In addition, the coming finalization of the financial reform bill, which as it stands, will curtail future bank earnings.

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The finalization of the Foreign Investor Law at the beginning of November will help to encourage those potential investors.

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The finalization of the helicopter deals with Boeing will be a significant milestone in India-U.S. defense relations and a boost to Boeing's expanding defense business in India.

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Also on the agenda will be the finalization of the statutes of the Forum and the development of a medium-term plan of action for the next 6 years.

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The Obama administration, which put financial reform among its three top priorities alongside health care reform, has said it wants to have a hand in the finalization of the bill.

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