Department of Justice (DoJ)
The ‘Cartel’ three: not guilty, but still paying a penalty
Despite their acquittal, the former FX traders face obstacles in trying to rebuild their careers – meaning the DoJ didn’t fail, says one expert
Bogucki seeks trial delay until Johnson review
US opposes motion, arguing a delay could erode witnesses’ memories of alleged misconduct
Cartel lawyers zoom in on government witness
They claim their clients are entitled to understand precisely what the government did to mitigate such risks for its witness
Scott wins extradition appeal
Stuart Scott wins extradition appeal as the October 2017 verdict is overturned
Fotheringhame battles to get job back
David Fotheringhame fights for former role at Barclays in four-day remedy hearing, months after winning unfair dismissal claim
Mark Johnson’s attorneys point to Isda agreement in appeal
“How are FX traders supposed [to] know what trading constitutes wire fraud when the government cannot even answer that question?” attorneys ask
FX lawsuits: the roundup
The number of cases related to conduct in foreign exchange markets has multiplied. Here is our handy guide to developments so far
Johnson's attorneys seek home confinement
US digs in heels over prison term; family and friends say former trader’s punishment began at his arrest
US seeks seven-year minimum prison term for Mark Johnson
Defence disputes whether Cairn Energy suffered a loss as a result of Johnson’s misconduct
Lawyers in cartel case argue against antitrust accusations
Depending on the type of relationship, the Sherman Act may or may not apply
Antitrust attorneys prepare to depose UK traders
Despite the court extending a partial stay on depositions until June 8, lawyers have been granted access to interview some UK-based people
US presses for tougher sentence for Mark Johnson
DoJ wants profits made by Frank Cahill’s trading activity to be factored into Johnson’s sentence
Judge grants Bogucki’s case dismissal hearing
Robert Bogucki's lawyers will argue the US abused a transnational document request to extend the statute of limitations
HSBC to pay $101 million to settle with DoJ
UK bank enters into deferred prosecution agreement and agrees to pay criminal penalty over Cairn Energy and other FX conduct
Johnson appeals to FX community for sentencing help
Mark Johnson, who has been found guilty of wire fraud in the US, is asking people to write to the judge as character witnesses
‘So FX is now illegal’
Mark Johnson's guilty verdict and the decision to extradite Stuart Scott raises personal risks for FX market participants
Guilty verdict returned in Johnson case
Jury finds Mark Johnson guilty of conspiracy and eight counts of wire fraud
Prosecutor alleges ‘bonanza of lies’ in closing argument
Prosecuting attorney says Mark Johnson used his superior knowledge to take advantage of Cairn Energy
Cahill in hot seat over FCA statements
Former HSBC trader admits he would have given a different answer to the FCA if the question had been more specific
Pre-hedging debate at centre of Johnson trial
For some, pre-hedging is common practice; for others, it is synonymous with front-running – a jury will need to decide
Employees get deposition stay in FX antitrust case
Depositions and interviews with bank staff in benchmark rigging case delayed until December 8