California Approaches Court for Enforcing Subpoena Against Moody’s

Jerry Brown, the Attorney General of California, has said that he will take Moody’s Investment Service Inc., a New York based credit rating agency, to Court as the company is refusing to comply with the state subpoena.

The subpoena asks for certain documents needed for an inquiry into the company’s evaluation of mortgage backed securities, which were seen as a key reason behind the financial crisis. It is suspected that the company indirectly had a role to play in the crisis and the subsequent economic recession. [Read more…]

TARP Fraud Involving Bank President Uncovered

An ex- president of a private New York based bank has achieved the dubious distinction of being the first person to be charged with misappropriation of TARP funds. Charles Antonucci, president of Park Avenue Bank between June 2004 and October 2009, was arrested earlier this week, accused of stealing US Government funds. [Read more…]

New York Gains, London Slips as Favored Destination for Financial Companies

A recent report released by the City of London Corporation has ranked New York as the top destination for financial companies. The top spot was held by London six months ago, but New York scored the joint highest rating in the latest study. [Read more…]