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If a brokerage commits fraud (by not separating customer funds), is there any SIPC protection?

Recent news on MF Global suggests the possibility that the brokerage firm did not segregate customer accounts. Suppose I have an account at MF Global and suppose they have failed to segregate my ...
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Stability of a Broker: What if your broker goes bankrupt? Could you lose equity in your account?

What exactly happens if a broker runs out of funds? Could you actually lose equity in your account? If so, what should you be examining when looking at the financial report of your broker?
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