Jon Corzine became CEO of MF Global in March 2010. 18 months later, and as a result of the massive trade in European sovereign debt, the firm filed for bankruptcy, the 8th largest in U.S. history. Because the firm failed, it was discovered that more than $ 1.6 billion in client assets separate missing. The case examines the issues that may have contributed to the death of MF Global, including its business model and competitive pressures he faced before and after the arrival of a basket, and strategic and management decisions Corzine refocus the firm. In addition, sovereign debt trading, designed to raise revenue, as described in some in some detail. "Hide
by Clayton Rose, Yasmin Dahya, Jenevieve Lee Source: Harvard Business School 31 pages. Publication Date: June 18, 2012. Prod. #: 312105-PDF-ENG