It has now been announced that the US Congress will be launching a probe over the SEC and the ratings agencies, specifically about allegations that the SEC ignored warnings of ratings fraud as Wall Street's crime-wave was reaching its peak.
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SEC ignored warnings of ratings fraud
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TEA launches investigation into BISD
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Brokerages start governance checks
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SENATE inquiry begins
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Criminal cases to be filed against dealers
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Federal prosecutors launch criminal investigation against Morgan Stanley
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Investigation ordered into rolling blackouts
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House of Commons to aid investigation into alleged vote suppression
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Broader disclosures could end ratings shopping
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SEC investigates Residential Capital for potential mortgage fraud
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Credit rating agencies face new scrutiny
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Investigations to end this month
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Officials tell US Congress:
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US authorities to close a criminal investigation of the biggest financial implosions
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US regulators to investigate if Apple to shut out competitors
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Congress, a shrinking ship of corruption:
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Secret Service prostitution scandal wider than believed