Breaking the Bank: One Trader, 50 Billion
★ 7.7 · 2024 · Documentary · Crime
Jérôme Kerviel – the trader who hid €50 billion in trades at a major international bank – and his former superiors reveal all sides of the scandal.
Episodes
1. Just One Man48m · On January 24, 2008, French bank Société Générale announces a sudden loss of €4.9 billion, leading to an investigation of trader Jérôme Kerviel.
2. Delta One45m · When the bank discovers €50 billion in hidden trades, a specialist is brought in to sell the positions and divert a market crash.
3. The Idol48m · As charges loom, Kerviel speaks out against the system he claims encouraged his risky trades, using the media frenzy to rally public opinion.
4. And Yet, It Governs Us43m · In the years following his trial, Kerviel's case reveals deep flaws in the global financial system as further testimonies come to light.More Like This
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