Corporate Governance Issues at Refco Inc.
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Case Details: |
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| Case Code |
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CGOV006 |
For delivery
in electronic format: Rs. 400;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 400 + Shipping & Handling Charges extraThemes
Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Corporate
scams / Controversies |
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19 Pages |
| Period |
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2005-2006 |
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2006 |
| Teaching Note |
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Available |
| Organization |
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Refco Inc. |
| Industry |
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Financial
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| Countries
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USA |
Abstract:
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Refco Inc. was the largest independent futures brokerage firm in the world. The
case details the growth of Refco from a small commodities futures trading firm
to a company offering brokerage services in futures, securities, and capital
markets. It describes the accounting fraud perpetrated by Refco's CEO and the
events that followed immediately after the news was made public. It also
provides an account of the investigations that were made into the various
entities involved in the scandal. The case ends with an analysis of the
situation.
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Issues:
» To understand the importance of investor/customer trust
» To appreciate the importance of business ethics
» To know more about investor protection laws and their limitations
Contents:
Keywords:
Refco Inc, Refco Capital, US Futures industry , Investor
protection laws , Top management fraud, Misrepresentation of accounts, BAWAG,
Lee Partners, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Corporate governance, Business ethics
Corporate Governance Issues at Refco Inc.
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