FBI Arrests Execs in Charge of Bear Stearns Hedge Fund; Firms Holding Subprime MBS Face Lawsuits
June 20, 2008
The arrest this week by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of two former Bear Stearns managers is the latest and possibly most drastic action taken against firms involved in subprime MBS. Attorneys warn that increased litigation is likely, though private action is an even bigger concern. In a complaint filed this week, the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that the Bear Stearns managers...