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To: Hank Scorpio who wrote (8824)12/5/2011 11:28:17 PM
From: Smilodon1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 9012
 
The problem with MF Global is that is was a futures broker. The SIPC doesn't cover futures, and I guess MF did not have additional insurance. Or at least enough to cover $1.5 billion.

And co-mingling of assets in a brokerage firm is illegal. Someone should go to jail at MF.