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  • Massachusetts Accuses Merrill of Fraud

    New York Times - The top securities regulator in Massachusetts accused Merrill Lynch on Friday of defrauding the city of Springfield with subprime-linked investments, casting light on how Wall Street banks sold complex mortgage securities that are now plummeting in ...
    2008-02-02 09:13:00
  • FBI Probing 14 Companies For Loan Fraud

    CBS News - As the nation's housing crisis worsens, there has been a dramatic spike in the number of mortgage fraud cases under investigation. An agency spokesman said 1,210 such cases are open, up from roughly 800 a year ago. The announcement comes weeks after ...
    2008-01-28 03:53:00
  • UBS facing subprime banking investigations: report

    Boston Globe - Justice Department on Wednesday said it was looking into whether fraud occurred in the packaging and selling of complicated mortgage securities like collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), the Journal said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is ...
    2008-02-02 11:51:00
  • Uniontown councilman charged in fraud

    Patriot-News - UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A new city councilman took part in a mortgage fraud scheme run by his daughter, federal authorities charged. Marlin Sprouts Jr., 52, a substitute teacher in Uniontown, was charged Friday with conspiracy to commit bank fraud ...
    2008-02-02 10:54:00
  • AIR PRODUCTS COMPLETES SALE OF POLYMER UNIT - Allentown Morning Call

    AIR PRODUCTS COMPLETES SALE OF POLYMER UNITAllentown Morning Call, PA - 10 hours agoMassachusetts' top securities regulator on Friday accused Merrill Lynch & Co. of fraud and misrepresentation, a day after the world's largest brokerage ...
    2008-02-02 04:01:28
  • Springfield repaid; Merrill Lynch sued - The Republican - MassLive.com

    Springfield repaid; Merrill Lynch suedThe Republican - MassLive.com, MA - 10 hours agoThe city invested $13.9 million with Merrill Lynch in the spring in funds tied to the troubled subprime mortgage market. The investment plummeted in value ...
    2008-02-02 04:39:48
  • Egg's 'risky' customers answer back - BBC News

    Egg's 'risky' customers answer backBBC News, UK - 9 hours agoWe are retired, no mortgage, no debts, joint income of about £35000. I phoned Egg who were unable to do anything but recite the same paragraph as was in the ...
    2008-02-02 05:12:42
  • REGIONAL ROUNDUP - The Patriot Ledger

    REGIONAL ROUNDUPThe Patriot Ledger, MA - 9 hours agoBy Patriot Ledger staff and news services BOSTON - Secretary of State William Galvin on Friday accused Merrill Lynch & Co. of fraud and misrepresentation, ...
    2008-02-02 05:26:46
  • Chitwood Harley Harnes LLP to File Class Action Suit Concerning ... - FOXBusiness

    Chitwood Harley Harnes LLP to File Class Action Suit Concerning ...FOXBusiness - 4 hours agoChitwood Harley Harnes LLP, a law firm that concentrates its nationwide practice in representing victims of securities fraud and corporate mismanagement, ...
    2008-02-02 10:34:53
  • Investor Notice: The Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of ... - FOXBusiness

    Investor Notice: The Rosen Law Firm Announces Investigation of ...FOXBusiness - 4 hours agoThe Rosen Law Firm has expertise in prosecuting investor securities litigation and extensive experience in actions involving financial fraud. ...
    2008-02-02 10:34:56
  • Massachusett's Official Files Complaint Against Merrill Lynch - AHN

    Massachusett's Official Files Complaint Against Merrill LynchAHN - 4 hours agoThe state's secretary of state filed a civil fraud complaint against the company. The investments went from nearly $14 million to just more than $1 million ...
    2008-02-02 10:49:08
  • Massachusetts Accuses Merrill Of Fraud Over Securities Investments - AHN

    Massachusetts Accuses Merrill Of Fraud Over Securities InvestmentsAHN - 4 hours agoSecurities have lost value over the last eight months after the mortgage-related delinquencies increased leading to subprime crisis. ...
    2008-02-02 10:53:18
  • Uniontown councilman charged in fraud - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

    Uniontown councilman charged in fraudWilkes Barre Times-Leader, PA - 3 hours agoA new city councilman took part in a mortgage fraud scheme run by his daughter, federal authorities charged. Marlin Sprouts Jr., 52, a substitute teacher in ...
    2008-02-02 11:06:00
  • Report: Feds Probe UBS' Mortgage Pricing - TheStreet.com

    Report: Feds Probe UBS' Mortgage PricingTheStreet.com - 3 hours agoMeanwhile, Merrill is facing a lawsuit from Massachusetts alleging the company committed fraud by selling esoteric debt products containing mortgage-backed ...
    2008-02-02 11:40:39
  • UBS facing US subprime banking investigations - WSJ - Guardian Unlimited

    UBS facing US subprime banking investigations - WSJGuardian Unlimited, UK - 3 hours agoThe US Justice Department on Wednesday said it was looking into whether fraud occurred in the packaging and selling of complicated mortgage securities like ...
    2008-02-02 11:47:22