KEn LEwis

The financial crisis was produced by a complex set of circumstances, including a massive housing bubble, poor regulation and irresponsible lending on an epic scale. A handful of bankers became the public faces of the crisis, and now, two years later, we take a look at what became of them.

The SEC settled its case against Bank of America for failing to disclose Merrill Lynch's losses and bonus plans before their merger, but BofA shareholders are still seeking justice. On Friday, a judge refused to dismiss their claims, meaning they'll get their chance at a trial.

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has sued Bank of America over its Merrill Lynch takeover, claiming it failed to disclose what bad shape Merrill was in before shareholders voted on the deal. Responses to the charges have been filed, with ex-CEO Ken Lewis' the most aggressive.

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed a lawsuit accusing Former Bank of America CEO Kenneth Lewis of misleading investors about Merrill Lynch's mounting losses before Bank of America acquired the firm in late 2008. The bank and its former chief financial officer, Joseph L. Price, were also charged.

Bank of America's (BAC) board of directors chose consumer banking chief Brian Moynihan to replace Ken Lewis as CEO on Jan. 1. Their pick of an internal candidate on Wednesday followed unsuccessful attempts to hire a star industry executive for the top job at the nation's largest bank. Those...

I've always been a big fan of the phrase "keep it simple, stupid," which apparently was created by a person who designed spy planes for a living. But keeping it simple is a lot easier to say than do when it comes to Securities & Exchange Commission filings. I know, because I've had to read...

Bank of America's (BAC) leaked decision to appoint an "emergency" CEO likely has investors questioning what the embattled bank's board of directors know about the likelihood of criminal charges soon surfacing against outgoing Chief Executive Ken Lewis. A five-member committee at BofA is due to...

Ken Lewis, who will retire as CEO of Bank of America (BAC) at the end of the year, oversaw the creation of one of the country's biggest banks over the last eight years. In hindsight, it looks like Bank of America's corporate strategy is deeply flawed, and in order to make the bank viable again, a...

Bank of America (BAC) president and chief executive Ken Lewis will resign by the end of the year, the Charlotte, N.C., banking giant announced after stock markets closed Wednesday. Lewis, whose company is under investigation by regulators, was not asked to resign from his posts and the decision...

Warren Buffett is known as one of the most quotable people in the the world of business. His witty asides are a big part of what has made his annual letters to shareholders legendary. But it's unusual for him to rip into an individual. That's exactly what he did on Tuesday, and he couldn't have...