Auction Rate Securities

Eric Butler, Julian Tzolov Accused Of Securities Fraud, Tzolov Flees Country

New York Times | Jenny Anderson | Posted 09.04.2008 | Business

Read More: Fraud, Credit Suisse Fraud, Securities Fraud, Wall Street, Julian Tzolov, Credit Suisse Securities, Auction-Rate Securities, Eric Butler, Business News

The broker said the securities were as safe as cash. After all, he claimed, the outfit that issued them, Glacier Education Loan, bought student loans ...

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The Auction Rate Securities Settlements: An Illusion of Regulation

Dan Solin | Posted 08.26.2008 | Business

Read More: Merrill Lynch, Auction Rate Securities, Business News
Dan Solin

Effective regulation of this rogue industry will only be forthcoming with the involvement of U.S. Attorneys, who have been remarkably passive to date.

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Merrill Lynch Will Buy Back Auction-Rate Securities, Dodge Lawsuit

Posted 08.22.2008 | Business

Read More: Merrill Lynch, Auction Rate Securities, John Thain, Merrill Lynch Lawsuit, Andrew Cuomo, Securities and Exchange Commission, Sec, ARS Buyback, Business News

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Peace Talks: New York Attorney General Cuomo, Merrill Lynch CEO Thain Talk Settlement

AP | JOE BEL BRUNO | Posted 08.21.2008 | Business

Read More: Merrill Lynch, Auction Rate Securities, John Thain, Andrew Cuomo, New York Attorney General, Merrill Lynch Lawsuit, Business News

NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has been in all-day meetings with Merrill Lynch & Co. Chief Executive John Thain regarding a l...

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The Auction Rate Bonds Mess: To the Depths of Depravity and Beyond!

Dan Solin | Posted 08.13.2008 | Business

Read More: Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, Auction Rate Securities, William Galvin, Ubs, Business News
Dan Solin

There is a fine line that separates the admirable quality of forgiveness from the sad one of being a sucker. When you consider doing business with securities firms, you need to decide which side of that line you are on.

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It's Time To Re-regulate Business

Hale "Bonddad" Stewart | Posted 08.04.2008 | Business

Read More: Economy, Regulatory Reform, Deregulation, U.S. Economy, Regulation, Wall Street Regulation, Auction Rate Securities, Business News
Hale

As the credit crunch plays out, one central theme is becoming very obvious: deregulation has gone way too far.

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Think Your Cash is Safe? Better Check With Your Broker

Henry Blodget | Posted 03.31.2008 | Business

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Henry Blodget

That "bonus" interest your broker found for you? You're only getting it in exchange for increased risk. On Wall Street, there is never a free lunch

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Wall Street Banks Brace For More Multibillion-Dollar Losses

New York Times | Jenny Anderson | Posted 02.19.2008 | Business

Read More: Goldman Sachs, U.S. Economy, Credit Crisis, High-Risk Loans, Corporate Buyouts, Wall Street, Auction-Rate Securities, Subprime Mortgage Crisis, American Economy, Wall Street Banks, Commercial Real Estate, Subprime Mortgages, Slowing Economy, Ubs, Credit Markets, Business News

Wall Street banks are bracing for another wave of multibillion-dollar losses as the crisis that began with subprime mortgages spreads through the cred...

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