Credit Suisse being investigated by DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) isn't playing games when it comes to overseas banks that aim to help American citizens evade taxes. This was evident during the very aggressive approach to the
Goldman Sachs: Too big to prosecute
The idea that Goldman Sachs is not only too big to fail but also too big to criminally prosecute has gained traction lately. Some believe that the bank's stature makes a criminal prosecution
What's next for the Nasdaq
In the end, the NSYE successfully bet that the Justice Department would never allow a NYSE-Nasdaq combination. It seems like yet another massive blow to the Nasdaq OMX, a big strategic mistake.
Goldman Sachs critic offers a new name for the great Vampire Squid
The man who memorably called Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) a "great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money" continues
Management changes coming at Goldman Sachs?
Management changes may well be in the works at Goldman Sachs, which continues to be dogged by controversy over its sales, marketing and other practices related to various CDO deals, according to a
DoJ looking into Goldman report
The Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) regulatory saga continues. It was big news when the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released a rather damning report about Goldman and other financial
SEC doesn't rule out more Goldman Sachs charges
The SEC indicated it has not ruled out the possibility of additional civil charges against Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), with which it already settled fraud charges for $550 million related to shoddy
Perjury charges loom against Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein?
A scathing, bipartisan report from the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations offers a lot of color to the on-going narrative of the financial crisis. Several companies were implicated, but
Wiretap abuse could form basis for a Rajaratnam appeal
The trial of Raj Rajaratnam, the alleged insider trading kingpin, has been notable for the many wiretapped conversations that have been played for the jury. If Rajaratnam is found guilty, however,
Feds highlight efforts to fight financial fraud
The SEC and U.S. attorneys have been active in their efforts to fight financial fraud. That has been evidenced by the twin insider trading investigations that have recentlyrocked Wall Street. To
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