William Michael Cunningham files "Friend of the Court" brief in SEC vs. Citigroup (2nd Cir Ct of Ap)

Jan. 25, 2012 - PRLog -- William Michael Cunningham today submitted a "Friend of the Court" brief in a case currently pending before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

The case concerns the rejection, by a Federal Judge, of a settlement agreed to by the United States Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (Citigroup), the latter accused of securities fraud.

As a friend to the Court, Mr. Cunningham seeks to provide an independent, objective and unbiased view in support of broad public interests. His education and experience have uniquely positioned him to provide objective, independent research and opinions concerning the issues central to the case.

The "Friend of the Court" brief concludes by noting that markets have become less stable. Faulty regulatory practices and collusion (too big to fail, etc.) have moved regulators and lawmakers..in the direction of supporting suppliers to the financial service marketplace. A decision by the (Appeals) Court in favor of the SEC and Citigroup will further weaken this support, to the detriment of market institutions and the public. My economic models show the global economy remains at risk.

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