DutchRoll,
They are all US/foreign companies. I know you stated that it is the tip of the iceberg, but a few closer to home would include:
- HIH
- OneTel
- ABC Learning Group
- Storm Financial Group
- Rubicon Property Group
- Ansett
The list can go on, but I think people will get the picture. It's not companies that go bad. It's the directors that get greedy.