Denting copper: how far will Japan's massive trading scandal spread?
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Sumitomo Corp fired trader Yasuo Hamanaka after it was discovered that he had manipulated copper prices for 10 years by falsifying records. The firm's losses could top $2.4 billion. News of the scandal caused copper prices to decline, which may cause financial problems for Canadian copper firms.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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A pillow-talk scandal: an intimate chat sparks the latest royal mess
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A bawdy transcript of a conversation allegedly between Prince Charles and Parker-Bowles could lead to Charles' lack of succession to the throne or even the abolition of the monarchy. Continuous reports of misconduct involving members of the royal family have caused a change in public opinion.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1993
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A political meltdown; Indonesia's financial crisis sparks calls for Suharto's ouster
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The rapid revaluation of the rupiah is encouraging many Javanese to demand that Pres Suharto retire when his term ends in Mar 1998. Political turmoil could threaten bail-out loans promised Indonesia by the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1998
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