Epstein Secrets

behalf of his clients, for over 25 years. Since his departure from Bear Stearns in 1981, he has also maintained a close personal relationship with Jimmy Cayne, Bear Steams' former Chairman and CEO. Until the I Respondent hereby incorporates by reference the Statement of Answer submitted by Respondents The

s of both his own money and his clients' money with Bear Steams following his departure from the firm over 25 years ago. Sometime in the mid-1990s, Cayne introduced Spector to Epstein, and they crossed paths socially a few times in the ensuing decade. As a result of his relationship with Cayne and hi

ole, Epstein repeatedly refers to Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin, the Funds' managers, as "indicted fraudsters." As Epstein is now no doubt aware, Cioffi and Tannin were acquitted of all charges on November 10, 2009. 10 Epstein also alleges — correctly — that Spector approved an investment of $25 mil

109 3. Inflation of Capital By Using Incorrect Marks 110 V. 4. Misrepresentations to Regulators Relating to VaR DEFENDANTS' SCIENTER 112 A. James E. Cayne 112 B. Alan D. Schwartz 115 C. Samuel L. Molinaro. Jr. 116 D. Warren J. Spector 120 E. Alan C. Greenberg 121 F. Michael J. Alix 123

ns: mortgages originated by BEARRES and ECC that were sent directly into the securitization process at Bear Steams. CAO: Center for Audit Quality. Cayne: James E. Cayne, a director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Bear Stearns during the Class Period. Cioffi: Ralph Cioffi, the B

r for Audit Quality. Cayne: James E. Cayne, a director, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Bear Stearns during the Class Period. Cioffi: Ralph Cioffi, the Bear Steams trader who started and managed the High Grade Fund, a Managing Director of BSAM and a Director of BSC. CDOs: Collate

internal control structure and procedures of the issuer for financial reporting. 357. In connection with the Company's 2006 Form 10-K, Defendants Cayne and Molinaro executed the applicable Rule 302 certification. 358. Defendants Schwartz and Molinaro filed identical certifications with respect to

olders' equity was 18.3%. "We are pleased with this excellent performance, revenues for the first quarter were up for every business segment," said James E. Cayne, chairman and chief executive officer of The Bear Steams Companies Inc. "Growing the company remains a core focus as we 164 EFTA00316892 Case 1:

y difficulties. I would say it's been, obviously there's a lot of market volatility but we've had no difficulties there." Barely two weeks earlier, Cioffi, a Senior Managing Director of BSAM and a member of Bear Stearns' Board of Directors, had written of the Funds' February results that "I can't belie

partner, he abruptly departed the firm in 1981. Nevertheless, Epstein maintained a close personal and professional relationship with Greenberg and Jimmy Cayne, Bear Steams' former long-time Chief Executive Officer. On his own, Epstein set up J. Epstein & Co. (the predecessor to Claimant FTC) and began ma

ofessional relationship with Greenberg and Jimmy Cayne, Bear Steams' former long-time Chief Executive O

creation of the EL Fund to the indictment of Ralph Cioffi and Matthew Tannin, the portfolio managers of the HG Funds, it must be noted that Messrs. Cioffi and Tannin were acquitted of all charges on November 10, 2009.10 9 Every investor in the HG Fund was informed about the launch of the EL Fund, provi