Eric Whitehead, of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, faces 20 years in prison for using company assets to pay for personal expenses.

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Founder Ray Dalio has admitted being taken by surprise by the economic impact. 

At issue: allegations of unreported stock transactions and also his holdings in three private equity firms the plan invested in, including Blackstone and Carlyle.

Lawsuit said firm’s alleged fiduciary failures caused plan to lose over $13 million.

Some have questioned the conventional asset split, but its performance during this messy year shows its worth, the firm declares.

From the staff at CIO, wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful 2021.