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Breaking the Bank: One Trader, 50 Billion
Season 1, Ep 4: And Yet, It Governs Us
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S1 · E4
48m
1. Just One Man
On January 24, 2008, French bank Société Générale announces a sudden loss of €4.9 billion, leading to an investigation of trader Jérôme Kerviel.
45m
2. Delta One
When the bank discovers €50 billion in hidden trades, a specialist is brought in to sell the positions and divert a market crash.
48m
3. The Idol
As charges loom, Kerviel speaks out against the system he claims encouraged his risky trades, using the media frenzy to rally public opinion.
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4. And Yet, It Governs Us
In the years following his trial, Kerviel's case reveals deep flaws in the global financial system as further testimonies come to light.
