Things No One Will Tell You About MF Global

BOSTON (MarketWatch) — Here’s a brain-teaser for you. Which corporate honcho recently bragged recently about his company’s strong resources, positive outlook and outstanding “execution” skills? Who said he was “particularly pleased” at recent developments, and predicted “competitive returns to shareholders in the quarters ahead”? Tim Cook at Apple? Alan Mulally at Ford? Mike Duke at Wal-Mart? None of the above. The answer is Jon Corzine, who runs MF Global Holdings Ltd. MF -16.08% He made those remarks a week ago. Yesterday the company filed for bankruptcy.