Trader’s case mirrors rogue traders losses across firms
New York based Daiwa Bank trader Iguchi, 44, faces charges for forging documents and thousands of unauthorized trades over 11 years to cover a 1984 loss. The case echoes Barings and Leeson, showing supervisory gaps and offshore distance hindering oversight. other cases cited include Jett at Kidder, Rubin at Merrill, Martignoni at ABN Amro, and Common Fund losses.
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Furash & Co
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Emcor
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ABN Amro Bank
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Consumer confidence slips as job insecurity weighs on spending
The Conference Board reports U S consumer confidence fell to 97.4 in September from 102.4 in August, with economists predicting 101. The drop signals potential weaker spending and possible Fed rate cuts to prevent a slowdown, amid job insecurity and ongoing merger cutbacks affecting 12 000 positions.
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KU Business Program Expands Toward International Markets
Kansas University's School of Business revises its MBA core to add an international concentration and bolster entrepreneurship. The program introduces overseas internships, adds foreign language requirements, and seeks foreign professors while linking with local and international businesses to give grads a global management perspective.
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Midwest and Plains cattle and hog market updates
Tuesday market quotes from multiple elevators show grain prices across South Midland and North elevators with wheat around 4.72 to 4.59 and soybeans near 6.15. Omaha and St Joseph reports list hogs at 47.00 to 47.50 for 270–290 lb barrows, sows around 41.00 to 42.00, and cattle slaughter criteria with steers mostly 60.50 to 64.00, heifers 61.50 to 63.00 amid steady to firm trend. Kansas feedlots show quiet trade and mixed terminal markets amid steady to higher prices, with beef demand and weights noted across regions.
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Midwest Venture Capital Conference Seeks Plans in Overland Park
The Midwest Venture Capital Conference invites business plans from firms seeking alternative funding. Submissions due Oct 13 to Venture Capital Specialists at the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing in Topeka. Eight to ten plans selected. notices by Oct 23. plans presented to 12 venture capital providers.
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Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
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