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Today FM presenter Tony Fenton: formally declared bankrupt
The radio disc jockey, whose real name is Anthony Fagan, did not contest a petition for bankruptcy brought by the Revenue Commissioners arising from three court judgements against him, totalling 879695.87. The Revenue has also registered a judgment
Updated: 11/07/2011 02:11P
CFTC's Gensler didn't want to distract from probe
rom the investigation of MF Global Holdings Ltd, the brokerage that filed for bankruptcy last week, so that he wouldn't be a distraction. Gary Gensler, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has had close ties to MF Global's former chief
Updated: 11/07/2011 02:03P
New bankruptcy filings drop in Maryland
Bankruptcy filings in Maryland dropped by more than 10 percent overall for fiscal 2011, according to federal court data. That's slightly better than the national average, according to latest figures from the US Courts.
Updated: 11/07/2011 02:03P
Red flag to CCM: Louisville Orchestra looking for nonunion players
The embattled Louisville Orchestra, which has filed for bankruptcy and canceled its entire season through December, is seeking replacements for its union musicians. Despite mediation, the management and musicians failed to come to an agreement by the
Updated: 11/07/2011 02:00P
MF trustee seeks to speed return of wire transfers
A more-streamlined process for handling the wired money would let court-appointed trustee James Giddens more quickly return funds sent by customers to the failed broker-dealer following its parent's bankruptcy, according to a statement from the trustee
Updated: 11/07/2011 01:58P
CFTC chief recuses himself from MF Global probe
The top US futures regulator said Monday he recused himself from the investigation of MF Global Holdings Ltd., the brokerage that filed for bankruptcy last week, so he wouldn't be a distraction. Gary Gensler, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading
Updated: 11/07/2011 01:58P
MF Global Trustee Seeks to Speed Wire-Transfer Returns
The trustee overseeing the liquidation of MF Global Holdings Ltd.'s broker-dealer unit sought authority Monday to return "misdirected" wire transfers sent by customers after its bankruptcy filing a week ago.
Updated: 11/07/2011 01:56P
Greece's two main parties negotiating over who will be PM
European leaders signaled openly for the first time last week that they would consider a eurozone without Greece as a member and would withhold $11 billion in bailout funds, money Greece needs before the middle of December to stay solvent, analysts say
Updated: 11/07/2011 01:53P
CME puts hold on former MF Global accounts
(Crain's) — CME Group Inc. has asked brokers who have taken over customer accounts from MF Global , which filed for bankruptcy protection on Oct. 31, to not disburse any of the money until at least the close of business on Tuesday as it looks to verify
Updated: 11/07/2011 01:39P
Secaucus-based Syms to close
SECAUCUS AND BEYOND -- Secaucus-based Syms Corp. and its subsidiary, Filene's Basement LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, according to news reports. The retailer experienced significant operating losses over the past two years
Updated: 11/07/2011 01:39P
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