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The MF Global Debacle: What Were The Red Flags?

This article takes the position that a number of red flags existed as far back as 2007, regarding the firm’s financial weakness, which could have served as a warning to those investors relying on MF Global as a fiduciary. In discussing the MF Global debacle, this article will cover seven areas.

Author(s) :

Hilary Till

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Type :	Working paper
Date :	08/09/2017
Keywords :	Alternative Investments

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