Bernard Madoff has asked a federal judge to sentence him to as little as 12 years in prison after he pleaded guilty earlier this year to operating a massive, decades-long Ponzi scheme.

In a letter filed late on Monday and made public today, Ira Sorkin, a lawyer for Madoff, asked US District Judge Denny Chin to sentence his client to less than a life sentence.

Madoff seeks 12-year sentence for Ponzi scheme fraud

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The London-based bank said it is cooperating with the investigation.

Barclays Faces Probe From U.K. Regulator Over Money-Laundering Controls

Moscow has suggested that Washington has been responsible for prolonging the war and that it alone can agree with Russia on ending it.

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Putin Gets What He Has Long Wanted: Direct Talks With U.S.

The move ends months of speculation over how the company would move ahead with its plans to separate the business.

Unilever Picks Amsterdam Over London for Ice Cream Unit’s Primary Listing 

The regulator plans to speed up its decision-making on large deals amid concern its probes could be having a chilling effect on investment.

U.K. Competition Watchdog Targets Faster M&A Reviews

Tariff fears have roiled gold markets, pushing JPMorgan and others to stash bullion on passenger planes to sell at record prices.

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