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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.
Frédéric Garson
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On January 24, 2008, French bank Société Générale announces a sudden loss of €4.9 billion, leading to an investigation of trader Jérôme Kerviel.
Nov 29, 2024
When the bank discovers €50 billion in hidden trades, a specialist is brought in to sell the positions and divert a market crash.
Nov 29, 2024
As charges loom, Kerviel speaks out against the system he claims encouraged his risky trades, using the media frenzy to rally public opinion.
Nov 29, 2024
In the years following his trial, Kerviel's case reveals deep flaws in the global financial system as further testimonies come to light.
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Self, The trader
Self, French president
Self, Communication of Kerviel
Self, Communication of the bank
Self, Economist
Self, Bank chairman
