FYIs

  • 11 Aug 2011 at 4:07 PM

Happy (Almost) Birthday, George Soros!

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Just a quick programming note for those of you who failed to mark it down on your calendars: please be advised that tomorrow is George Soros’ birthday (his 81st to be exact). Continue reading »

  • 20 Jun 2011 at 11:24 AM

Pro-Tip: Consider Not Discussing Insider Trading, Etc In The Office Break Room

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Or with that guy in the cafeteria who’d “love to hear more” while you wait on line for your frittatas. Continue reading »

  • 03 Jun 2011 at 5:31 PM

Accused Insider Trader Noah Freeman Ranks Shrooming As His Least Favorite Illegal Activity

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Earlier in court today, the former SAC portfolio manager was pressed to choose. Continue reading »

  • 23 May 2011 at 3:52 PM

If You’re On The Phone With Charlie Gasparino And Hear Heavy Breathing, Grunting On The Other End, Don’t Worry, That’s Normal

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He’s just in between sets. Continue reading »

  • 17 May 2011 at 4:22 PM

Turkey’s Finance Minister Declares Himself Eminently Qualified For Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s IMF Job, Will Take It If You Wanna Give It To Him

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Turkey’s finance minister, Mehmet Simsek, publicly threw his hat into the ring Tuesday, declaring: “I don’t have even the tiniest shortage in terms of experience or knowledge.” [NYT]

  • 10 May 2011 at 2:31 PM

Steve Cohen Not Sweating Government Getting Up In His Business, Says Charlie Gasparino

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According to Chaz, sources are telling him that Cohen is “essentially brushing off the intensifying probe of SAC. He is not distracted. For all intents and purposes, he feels pretty confident about his chances.”

  • 04 May 2011 at 12:19 PM

FYI, Your Window Of Opportunity To Set Up Shop In The South In Order To Commit Fraud Without Getting Caught Is Closed

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To avoid hotel costs, some S.E.C. investigators have shuttled between New York and Washington on Amtrak trains that leave around dawn and return the same day. The agency only recently started to again examine investment firms and public companies in some Southern states, after postponing reviews to avoid paying for plane fares. [Dealbook]