CFTC Chairman Gensler Applauds “Historic Progress”
In a first step towards increased regulation of the over-the-counter derivatives markets, the House Financial Services Committee approved the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets Act of 2009. The act is one of several initiatives to increase regulatory oversight of the financial markets and if passed by Congress would be signed into law [...]
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Hedge Fund Manager Charged with Insider Trading
October 16, 2009SEC Brings Case Against Raj Rajaratnam
Below is another case of a hedge fund manager who was alledgedly engaged in insider trading. The SEC seems particularly excited about this cased because of the high profile nature of the manager who was involved. The major charge is against Raj Rajaratnam who reportedly has a net [...]