6. Regulators took umbrage at Barclay's having a higher leverage ratio than any of its UK rivals in 2009. Why were the Regulators concerned and were there concerns well founded? For what reason would you infer that the directors of Barclays chose to maintain higher leverage than its UK rivals? 7. What is the difference between the following types of mortgage backed securities (MBS): those bases on sub-primes and those based on Alt-A mortgage? Were the Alt-A MBSs overvalued by Barclays and how should they have been valued/ (RESEARCH) 8. How should the Cayman Islands, as a jurisdiction, be characterized in the world of banking and finance? What service did the firm C12 Capital Management based in the Cayman Islands provide for Barclays? To what extent and in what ways were the regulators concerned about the Protium deal? What did the Regulators eventually compel Barclays to do? 9. What is Libor and how was it calculated before 2012? What was flaws were inherent in its calculation? Explain. At the present time, how is Libor calculated? (RESEARCH) 10. With what financial improprieties was Barclays accused by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) [the UK Regulator] in 2012? What actions did UK and US regulators take against Barclays and what was the fallout from these measures on Barclays and its senior executives? What regulatory and legal measures were undertaken in the aftermath of the Libor manipulation by Barclays and other financial players? Itemize them