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Starr's alleged star victims: The search goes on
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 27, 2010
Starr's alleged star victims: The search goes on

U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara (above) said that investigators were searching Ken Starr's office and are trying to freeze 23 bank accounts as they search for more high-profile victims of the financial adviser, who was arrested for fraud yesterday. <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&amp;Dato=20100527&amp;Kategori=FREE&amp;Lopenr=527009999&amp;Ref=PH&amp;nocache=1&amp;Params=Itemnr=1><b>A-List:</b> A look at Kenneth Starr's famous clients</a>

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 27, 2010
Starr case highlights issue of custody

As the Securities and Exchange Commission continues its investigation of New York-based celebrity adviser Kenneth Starr and his alleged $30 million fraud, custody is emerging as a central issue.

The Starr treatment: How celeb adviser allegedly got away with it
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 27, 2010
The Starr treatment: How celeb adviser allegedly got away with it

The publicity surrounding Kenneth Starr's arrest constitutes another black eye for the financial advice business. A look at the details of the case reveals something many advisers already know: custody matters<br><a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&amp;Dato=20100527&amp;Kategori=FREE&amp;Lopenr=527009999&amp;Ref=PH><b>Gallery</b>: Kenneth Starr's A-list roster of clients</a>

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 27, 2010
Starr clients: A look at Kenneth Ira Starr's book of business

Court decision could spell trouble for Lehman down under
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 27, 2010
Court decision could spell trouble for Lehman down under

A decision by Australia's high court clears the way for investors to sue the firm -- or what's left of it

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 26, 2010
And off to jail they go: Disney duo arrested for attempted insider trading

Hedge fund managers in the U.S. and Europe did a good turn for the Securities and Exchange Commission, and helped uncover an attempt at insider trading involving an employee of Walt Disney &amp; Co.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 26, 2010
Finra's Ketchum: 'Shock absorbers' are a must

The U.S. brokerage industry's top regulator, responding to yesterday's market plunge, said Wall Street needs to be more vigilant in halting stock bids during periods of cascading share prices

NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 24, 2010
Advisers count on reform bill to spotlight LTC planning

Clients may not be knocking down the doors to participate in the long-term-care-insurance program created last week by the passage of health care reform, but advisers are optimistic the program's existence will spur more discussion around the benefits of LTC planning.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2010
Lehman Brothers estate sues JPMorgan Chase

The estate alleges in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that JPMorgan forced the now-failed bank to put up collateral that sapped Lehman of cash.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2010
Don't fall for fake SEC

A group of Internet con artists masquerading as the Securities and Exchange Commission is swindling investors

Behind-the-scenes battle raging in Congress over fiduciary amendment
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2010
Behind-the-scenes battle raging in Congress over fiduciary amendment

As the Senate this week wades through scores of amendments to legislation on financial regulatory reform, lobbyists are going toe-to-toe over applying a fiduciary standard.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 20, 2010
Regulators OK plan to police banks' pay policies

The regulators won't actually set compensation. Instead, they would review &#8212; and could veto &#8212; pay policies that could cause too much risk-taking by executives, traders or loan officers.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 20, 2010
Next hotbed for securities fraud cases? You'd be surprised

U.S. prosecutors in Virginia plan to step up pursuit of financial fraud cases, taking advantage of a court holding two years ago that their district has jurisdiction over crimes linked to federal securities filings

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 20, 2010
Shut-down brokerage committed fraud: Finra

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 20, 2010
Fiduciary add-ons to reform bill in flux

An amendment floated last week by Sens. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., and Ted Kaufman, D-Del., that would impose criminal penalties on broker-dealers for violating fiduciary standards is giving the senators a way to vent frustration with Wall Street.

'Significant fight' brewing over fiduciary amendments
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 20, 2010
'Significant fight' brewing over fiduciary amendments

Arlen Specter's call for criminal penalties is sure to draw fire from Republicans on the hill and lobbyists in the Senate reception room

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 19, 2010
Judge slams ex-Merrill broker's proposed plea deal

The former Maxim Group broker allegedly lied to Merrill about his book of business, then purportedly made off with a $780K inducement loan

Allen Stanford sued by American Express over credit card debt
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 19, 2010
Allen Stanford sued by American Express over credit card debt

Indicted financier R. Allen Stanford was sued by a unit of American Express Co. for $115,712.79 in back credit card debt.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 18, 2010
Finra bars ex-Deutsche Bank broker for manipulating stock price

Edward Brokaw, a former Deutsche Bank AG broker, was barred from the securities industry for manipulating the price of Monogram Biosciences stock in an effort to enrich a hedge-fund client, himself and his family, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority said today.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2010
Money balled up U.S. financial system, says Michael Lewis

Best-selling author claims lavish compensation rewarded bankers for the wrong things