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Securities News: Citigroup Settles Libor Lawsuit for $130M, Apollo Global is Sued for Fraud, and Ex-MSD Capital Analyst is Sentenced After Insider Trading

Published on: August 10, 2017 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Citigroup to Pay Plaintiffs Suing Over Libor Rigging

Citigroup Inc. (C) will resolve a private US antitrust lawsuit alleging Libor manipulation by paying plaintiffs $130M. The litigation was brought by “over-the-counter” investors who engaged in direct transactions with banks that belonged to the panel that determines London Interbank Offered Rate.

As part of the proposed preliminary settlement, the bank will pay the money to a fund for future class members. It also will cooperate with the lawsuits brought against other banks also accused of involvement in Libor rigging. Despite settling the case, however, Citigroup is not admitting or denying any wrongdoing.

Apollo Global Management Settles Supervisory and Disclosure Failure Charges for $52.7M

Published on: August 23, 2016 | by Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP

Apollo Global Management (APO) has agreed to settle for $52.7M allegations that the firm misled fund investors regarding fees and a loan agreement, as well as failed to supervise a senior partner. The settlement was reached with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which found during its probe that Apollo advisers did not adequately disclose benefits they obtained. This ended up harming fund investors.

Four private equity fund advisors will be paying part of the settlement include:

· Apollo Management V, LP