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Whistleblowers “Essential” to Protect Client Funds, Says Former SEC Chief

An investigation into alleged misappropriation of customer funds at US-based futures commission merchant Peregrine Financial Group (PFG) serves to highlight the need for stronger regulatory oversight and greater whistleblower protection, according to Jordan Thomas, partner and chair of the whistleblower representation practice at [prior firm]. “Regulators are only as good as the information they have...

Two Years After Dodd-Frank, Has Wall Street Changed?

U.S. News & World Report

“The financial services industry, its moral compass is broken,” says Jordan Thomas, partner and chair of [prior firm][‘s] whistleblower representation practice. “Until these organizations re-establish a culture of integrity and stewardship, investors are at great risk.”

Study Reinforces Warnings of Toxic Banking Culture

“It will take a significant commitment to change that, because it’s like an arms race – you can’t have only one company changing.”

How Effective Are The FSA/SFO And SEC At Handling Misconduct?

HedgeFund Insight

“In this era of corporate scandals, we must refocus our energies on corporate ethics and encourage individuals to report wrongdoing—internally or externally.”

CFA and Sacred Heart Take on Ethics Lapse on Wall Street

“I’m afraid it’s going to take some time,” Thomas said, regarding a change in the ethical culture on Wall Street, even though he said his phone has been ringing off the hook from would-be whistleblowers.

One in Four Finance Professionals Would Do This to Get an Edge (Hint: It’s Not a Good Thing)

The financial system isn’t exactly renowned for its sparkling ethical record, and a new study released by [Jordan Thomas][prior firm][‘s] yesterday certainly isn’t going to help the cause. The study surveyed 500 U.S. and U.K. fund managers, bankers, analysts and asset managers and found that nearly a quarter of respondents felt that “financial services professionals...

Survey of Senior Executives in Britain and U.S. Found 24 Percent Consider Unethical or Illegal Conduct Needed for Success in the Financial World

“People tend to underreport misconduct,” he said. “So although it’s reasonable to assume the numbers may be higher, it’s all still deeply troubling.”

Some Finance Pros Say Fraud Is Necessary For Success

“When misconduct is common and accepted by financial services professionals, the integrity of our entire financial system is at risk,” Jordan Thomas, partner and chair of [prior firm][‘s] whistleblower representation practice, said in a statement.

A QUARTER of Wall Street Execs See Wrongdoing as the Key to Success (and 16% Said They’d Commit Insider Trading if They Could Get Away With It)

Daily Mail Online

“When misconduct is common and accepted by financial services professionals, the integrity of our entire financial system is at risk,” Jordan Thomas, partner and chair of [prior firm][‘s] whistleblower representation practice, said in a statement.

Many On Wall Street Say Greed Isn’t Just Good — It’s Necessary

Los Angeles Times

“When misconduct is common and accepted by financial services professionals, the integrity of our entire financial system is at risk,” Jordan Thomas, partner and chair of [prior firm][‘s] whistleblower representation practice, said in a statement.

Quarter Of Wall Street Executives See Wrongdoing As Key To Success: Survey

Huffington Post Business

“When misconduct is common and accepted by financial services professionals, the integrity of our entire financial system is at risk,” Jordan Thomas, partner and chair of [prior firm][‘s] whistleblower representation practice, said in a statement.

Many Wall St Execs Says Wrongdoing is Necessary –Survey

“When misconduct is common and accepted by financial services professionals, the integrity of our entire financial system is at risk,” Jordan Thomas, partner and chair of [prior firm][‘s] whistleblower representation practice, said in a statement.

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