1.   A copper trading scandal and the departure of many of its senior managers have contributed to a recent steep drop in its stock.

2.   A Tokyo real estate firm called Kojin Building is at the heart of the trading scandal.

3.   Allied Irish said their departures were unrelated to the trading scandal.

4.   Brokerages fell on concern a trading scandal at Nomura Securities Co. could spread to other securities houses.

5.   Brokerage shares declined amid speculation a trading scandal at Nomura Securities Co. will spread to other firms.

6.   But it has suddenly seen its reputation erode in the three months since the trading scandal was disclosed.

7.   By summoning the former president, legislators are following a script written during a similar trading scandal six years ago.

8.   In testimony Friday, Sakamaki offered little new information about the trading scandal.

9.   Last fall, Morgan Grenfell fired a top retail fund manager and five senior executives in an improper trading scandal surrounding three funds.

10.   Lax rules were blamed for a trading scandal that closed down the Greek equities market for three days in November.