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Broker used investor funds to pay mortgage, credit card bills

A U.S. broker has been charged with stealing money from clients to pay his personal mortgage and travel costs. He also operated a "Ponzi-like" scheme.

By Staff |September 14, 2012

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U.S. rep caught impersonating wealthy client

Francis Martin Florey was quickly caught and fined by FINRA for both impersonating a wealthy client and attempting to steal their funds.

By Wire services |September 14, 2012

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Global property markets strained: report

Global housing markets remain under strain, says the latest Global Real Estate Trends report by Scotiabank.

By Staff |September 14, 2012

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QE will work this time

Ben Bernanke has brought about many policy changes and innovations since his appointment in 2006, but Financial Times columnists say launching open-ended QE may be his most important move yet.

By Wire services |September 14, 2012

1 min read