VIX manipulation could be the next LIBOR scandal

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Updated Thu, Feb 15, 2018, 10:30 AM

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Yahoo Finance's Jared Blikre and Alexis Christoforous break down allegations of the VIX 'fear index' using S&P 500 option quotes, which the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is now reportedly investigating. Also read: Regulator Looks Into Alleged Manipulation of VIX, Wall Street’s ‘Fear Index’ - WSJ Regulators Open Probe After Whistleblower Exposes ‘Rampant Manipulation Of VIX’ | Zero Hedge VIX Manipulation Costs Investors Billions, Whistle-Blower Says - Bloomberg Is VIX Manipulated or Hedged? - Bloomberg

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