Update: Burford replaces CEO's wife as finance director in attempt to calm Muddy Waters spat
Shares dropped more than 50% following Muddy Waters attack
The group said its investigation found evidence of "spoofing" and "layering"
Embattled Burford Capital has replaced its chief executive’s wife in the role of finance director and has vowed to overhaul its board in an effort to calm an escalating dispute with short-seller Muddy Waters, according to reports.
According to the FT, Burford has replaced Elizabeth O'Connell, the wife of its CEO Christopher Bogart, as finance chief with "immediate effect", with former Morgan Stanley banker Jim Kilman taking over...
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