Fraudulent practices ran rampant in the financial sector from "summary" of The Big Short by Michael Lewis
The financial sector was a playground for deception and trickery. Those who were supposed to be the gatekeepers of financial stability were actually the ones orchestrating the chaos. They used complex financial instruments that even they didn't fully understand to deceive investors and the public. The mantra seemed to be "the more convoluted, the better" as they weaved intricate webs of deceit. Instead of serving the best interests of their clients, these financial institutions were more concerned with lining their own pockets. They sold toxic assets packaged as safe investments, knowing full well the dangers lurking within. They created a facade of security and stability, all the while knowing that the foundation was built on quicksand. The regulators tasked with overseeing these activities turned a blind eye, either due to ignorance or complicity. They failed to ...
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