Articles Posted in Securities Fraud

In California, four stockbrokers who were convicted for securities fraud and conspiracy because of their roles in a “pump-and-dump” scheme that cost investors over $5 million will be sentenced this year. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the four men worked for Hampton Porter Investment Bankers LLC, a San Diego-based…

This year, Morgan Stanley Chief Executive Officer John Mack was given the largest bonus ever for a Wall Street firm head. His company gave him $40 million after garnering its best profits yet in their 71-year history. As of December 12, the bonus was presented to Mack in options worth…