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Merrill Lynch Fined $7.5M After Its System Flagged Suspicious Transactions That Were Never Investigated by Humans

SEC fines Merrill Lynch $7.5M after a risk-score threshold kept potentially suspicious activity from reaching human investigators for review.

International Business Times UK · Sep 29

In 1995, former NYSE CEO John Thain bought a Westchester estate for $3.7 million

John Thain's sprawling estate in Westchester encompasses 10 beautiful acres, marked by its presence in three different towns. This magnificent 1910 mansion, which he bought in 1995, offers generous outdoor space and luxurious features. Thain, who previously headed NYSE and Merrill Lynch during the 2008 financial turmoil, successfully navigated CIT…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Michael Bloomberg was fired from a Wall Street bank after 15 years. He used his $10 million payout to build a $109 billion fortune and has given away $25.4 billion

Michael Bloomberg was 39 when his 15-year career at Wall Street investment bank Salomon Brothers came to an end in 1981. A general partner at the firm, Bloomberg left as Salomon was being acquired by Phibro Corporation and received about $10 million for his stake. Rather than use the money…

The Times of India · Sep 8

3 Industrial Automation Stocks To Consider Buying For 2026

The U.S. industrial automation industry is showing signs of vibrancy in late 2025, fueled primarily by significant technology investments that are beginning to bear fruit.

Benzinga · Nov 14, 2025

From Acclaim To Blame: Lebanon Bank Chief Riad Salameh

Once lauded for reviving Lebanon's economy, former central bank chief Riad Salameh -- wanted abroad and reviled at home after years of financial meltdown -- was arrested on Tuesday by Lebanese authorities.

International Business Times · Sep 3, 2024

Work-life balance is a 'gauntlet' for women, Ellevest founder Sallie Krawcheck says

Sallie Krawcheck has held a variety of top jobs at Wall Street titans like Sanford C. Bernstein, Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America.

Fortune · Aug 4, 2024

Scott Swift: who is Taylor Swift's father?

Police have confirmed no further action would be taken after Ben McDonald had said he was ‘punched in the chops’

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2024

Is there something out there better than a checking account? You bet

This unique mix of checking and savings could amp up your everyday cash.

Fortune · Sep 6, 2023

Who Is Ed Herlihy? PGA Tour Chairman Involved In Historic PIF Deal

Herlihy worked with commissioner Jay Monahan and board member Jimmy Dunne in the merger, but what's his background?

Golf Monthly · Jun 7, 2023

The Secret History of Marvel’s First (and Most Important) Post-Credits Scene

The post-credits scene of 'Iron Man' kicked off an entire cinematic universe. Here's the story of comics legend who wrote it, and briefly had control over the future of Marvel Studios.

Inverse · May 1, 2023