Tom Hardin Tells his Tale of Insider Trading, and its Consequences
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One of the most powerful stories on the Street.\\xa0 For a few insider trades and about $46,000 in personal profits, Tom Hardin threw away his bright future as an investment analyst.\\xa0 The FBI tracked him down and tapped his shoulder.\\xa0 Facing inevitable felony charges, Tom became \\u201cTipper X,\\u201d the government\\u2019s most productive cooperating witness in Operation Perfect Hedge, a sting set up by the federal government in 2007-2008 targeting the hedge fund industry.
In this episode, Tom recounts his decision to engage in insider trading and its consequence.\\xa0 He then goes on to discuss his life in the ten years since that time and how he has travelled the world to share his cautionary tale.\\xa0 He also observes how the current economic environment could foster similar mistakes.
Tom is now one of the most sought-after speakers in the investment management industry.\\xa0 For more information about Tom Hardin and potential speaking engagements, please visit his website, Tipper X.
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