A Mountain from a Mediterranean Molehill
The next round of Europe-induced anxiety is here, and this time the cause is… Cyprus? Whether the tiny country results in renewed financial turmoil or proves just another ripple, we found at least one other person with the same attitude as us: follow the trend, mind your risk management, and fasten your seat belt.
JPMorgan, MFGlobal, and the Way Forward
For former MF Global customers, one of the last barriers to resolving the case has finally come down. JP Morgan has relinquished its claim to significant portion of the remaining money for distribution, in addition to agreeing to pay an addition sum to the trustee. But a new survey released this week shows how much work still remains to restore confidence in the industry.
PFGBest Update: Good News for 30.7 Accounts
The PFG trustee’s motion for 30.7 account holders’ money to be treated the as an individual class was approved today by the judge in the PFG case. What does it mean for recovery totals? It depends not only on the type of account, but on the outcome of several other possibilities that are still up in the air. But a clearer picture of the best and worst case scenarios is starting to take shape.
PFGBest Update: The Tax Man Cometh
It’s hard to believe, but today we can use the words “IRS,” “Taxes,” and “PFG Best” in the same sentence – and the result is good news. Customers who lost money in the company’s fraud may now at least get a little relief when filing their taxes.
PFGBest Update: Paying the Bills
The unwinding of the mess that Russ Wasendorf left behind has surely been a daunting task, but we haven’t exactly been impressed with its execution. There have been a number of missteps along the way… and now, we’ve just discovered how large the bill for all that “service” is going to be.
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