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Zachary Karabell on the Trouble With Jon Corzine and MF Global

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Bad judgment? Bad timing? Watch video of Zachary Karabell discussing what went wrong at MF Global.

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So what exactly was MF Global all about, and why did it fail?

Is this another AIG? Should ordinary investors be worried?

What’s the deal with Corzine? He was ousted as governor, he had seat-belt issues, now this. The media is really piling on. Is it deserved?

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There’s talk of insider trading and misuse of funds. Is there a chance Corzine will go to prison for this?

MF Global got into trouble in part thanks to a huge bet on Greek bonds. Things do seem to be getting worse there; where do you think that situation is heading?

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