07/27/2014

Deutsche Bank, HSBC Accused of Silver Fix Manipulation

Deutsche Bank AG (DBK), HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA) and Bank of Nova Scotia were accused in a lawsuit of rigging the price of billions of dollars in silver, an allegation similar to earlier suits involving the London gold fix.

07/24/2014

Ex-Merrill Chief Steffens Cleared by Jury for Madoff Loss

The Goldensons claimed New York-based Spring Mountain invested money in a Madoff feeder fund without their knowledge, resulting in losses. The couple sought the return of $4.8 million plus damages for mental anguish.

07/23/2014

Ex-Evercore Banker Says Inside Trades for Child Support

“Mr. Hixon’s actions were a misguided expression of love and support for his younger daughter, whom he desperately feared losing,” his lawyer, William F. Johnson, argued in a July 18 filing in Manhattan federal court.

07/23/2014

Family Trust Assets

The value of such property, with the exception of a “5 or 5” power, isn’t part of a decedent’s gross estate

07/18/2014

Barclays and Deutsche Bank said to face further scrutiny

The companies, which aren’t named in the notice, are Barclays, Deutsche Bank and hedge-fund manager Renaissance Technologies LLC, the people said. Representatives for each of the companies plan to testify at the July 22 hearing, the people said.