Mark Johnson
Lawyers divided on Johnson’s Supreme Court prospects
Ambiguity in wire fraud statutes may see court accept ex-HSBC trader’s appeal – but it’s a long shot, say attorneys
Where prosecutors stumbled in Bogucki and Cartel cases
Courtroom losses suggest failure to read the FX industry correctly before jumping into action
Johnson’s counsels press DoJ to clearly explain his crime
Lawyers plan to argue the US’s “ever-shifting” theories show prosecutors are unclear what crime he committed
European FX lawsuit may follow soon, says source
Institutional investors filed a lawsuit in NY against 16 banks on November 7, which could be followed by European complaint
FX Cartel traders found not guilty
“We all came to the conclusion that we didn’t think the prosecution had enough evidence,” a juror tells FX Week
Bogucki seeks trial delay until Johnson review
US opposes motion, arguing a delay could erode witnesses’ memories of alleged misconduct
Johnson appeal supported by two amicus briefs
Criminalising legitimate pre-hedging when the dealer acts as principal will lead to rising costs and decreased liquidity
ACI to file amicus brief for Mark Johnson appeal
Traders’ association believes lower court decision could spook banks, hike costs for transacting fixings and hit liquidity
Katz’s sentencing adjourned until January
Jason Katz is the first trader to admit to wrongdoing
Mark Johnson out of prison on bail
Former HSBC currency boss allowed out on bail while his appeal is pending
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
DoJ indicts another FX trader on price-rigging charge
US says Akshay Aiyer conspired with other New York-based traders at rival banks to fix prices in Ceemea currencies
Johnson sentenced to two years in prison
Johnson was taken to prison immediately after the hearing, but lawyers are preparing for appeal argument
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
Johnson’s sentencing delayed until March 8
Former HSBC senior banker can spend more time with family in the UK before returning to the US by March 1
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