A revealing, in-depth analysis of the largest Ponzi scheme in history—with new details from Madoff himself
By the time his outrageous financial crimes were exposed, financier Bernie Madoff had stolen more than 18 billion dollars from thousands of investors. Madoff Talks offers the most complete investigation yet into the largest Ponzi scheme in world history—and a rare glimpse into the mind of its chief architect. For the first time, Madoff reveals the decision making behind his massive deception. It’s a story full of indictments, explanations, and startling revelations.
Author Jim Campbell explores the role of the “Big Four” Madoff clients, JPMorgan Chase, and hungry “feeder funds,” shining a spotlight on the participants in deception. This must-read account of the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff reveals:
What motivated the respected financier to commit such massive a fraud
How Madoff managed to keep the scheme hidden in plain sight
The true scale of all investment losses—including international losses
What the Ruth Madoff and the rest of the family knew, and more
By:
Jim Campbell
Imprint: McGraw Hill
Country of Publication: United States
Weight: 563g
ISBN: 9781260456172
ISBN 10: 126045617X
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 27 April 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INTRODUCTION From One Man’s Fraud to the Unwitting Conspiracy That Led to the Failure of the Financial Regulatory System—and the Willful Blindness on Wall Street 1 THE FALL OF MADOFF The Final Days 2 THE RISE OF MADOFF The Legit Bernie, or the “Front of the Restaurant” 3 THE MADOFF PATH TO PONZI Why Did Madoff Do It? 4 THE LARGEST AND LONGEST PONZI SCHEME IN HISTORY How Did Madoff Do It? 5 THE SYSTEMIC FAILURE The Whistleblowers and the Failure of the Financial Regulators 6 THE MONEY TRAIL The Forensic Investigators and the Failure of Wall Street 7 THE ABUSE OF POWER SIPC, the Madoff Recovery Trustee, and the Victims 8 THE MADOFF FAMILY Did They Know? 9 THE ELUSIVE MADOFF King of Wall Street to Inmate 61727054 10 NEVER AGAIN No More Ponzi Schemes (and the Big Conspiracies the Government Missed) NOTES INDEX
Jim Campbell is the host of the nationally syndicated radio show Business Talk with Jim Campbell. He is known for his hard-hitting interviews of leading figures from the worlds of business, politics, and sports. Known for firsts, Campbell snagged the first extensive interview with former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer after his resignation, the first interview with former Tyco CEO Denis Kozlowski after his release from prison, and the first broadcast interview with former stock analyst Roomy Kahn, a government informant in one of the biggest insider trading busts in American history. Campbell's extensive corporate, consulting, and entrepreneurial business background includes roles at KPMG Consulting, Dean Witter Financial Services (now Morgan Stanley), and IBM. He is founder and president of JC Ventures, Inc., a management consulting business.
