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Mony Group, also known as Mony Life Insurance Company, is a New York-based insurance company that has been in operation since 1982. The company has faced allegations of fraud and corruption, with claims of cooking their books and filing false financial statements. Mony Group's chairman, Michael I. Roth, is a former partner of Coopers Lybrand, the auditing firm that issued unqualified opinions on their financial statements. The company has also been linked to illegal transactions and questionable dealings with outside lobbyists and lawyers. Despite these allegations, Mony Group went public in 1998 with the help of PricewaterhouseCoopers, who allegedly used the fraudulent financials to gain approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC's Northeastern Regional Director at the time, Carmen J. Lawrence, was later rewarded with a position at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver Jacobson. Mony Group has faced criticism for its lack of proper supervision and control, allowing insurance companies to regulate themselves. The company's questionable practices and alleged corruption have raised concerns about its integrity and transparency.Generated from the website

In operation since 2000, Sonenshine Partners is one of the leading investment banks in the United States. Located in New York, N.Y., the bank specializes in integrated, strategic and financial advisory services. It also offers a series of services in financial analysis, creative structuring, negotiation and representation. Additionally, the bank offers advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, strategic alliances, joint ventures and financings. Sonenshine Partners caters to Fortune 1000 and middle market companies worldwide.