JPMorgan is acknowledging through a regulatory filing with the SEC that it is preparing to face criminal charges via the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the bank’s alleged role in a widespread manipulation of foreign exchange (FX) markets that came to light last year. By ratcheting up the charges to the criminal level, the… Read More >>
Watchdogs: Wayward Firms to Face More Record Fines
After a year of record-breaking fines that has left financial services firms reeling and their investors anxious about what the future may hold, regulators and prosecutors alike say wayward firms can expect more of the same – and worse – going forward. “The next time one of these institutions engages in misconduct, I think they… Read More >>