JP Morgan blames ex-staffer

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GREECE - In the latest twist in the JP Morgan bond debacle, the firm told the parliamentary committee investigating the overpriced bonds scam that it was misled by a former employee.

The saga began when JPMorgan and North Asset Management sold €280m of structured bonds which were overpriced by €5m to the Greek government pension scheme, which it has since offered to buy back. ...

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