Breaking the Bank: One Trader, 50 Billion

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.

Genre: Documentary, Crime,

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Country: France,

Type: tv

Season: 1

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Release: 2024-11-29

Rating: 7.2

Season 1 - Breaking the Bank: One Trader, 50 Billion
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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.
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When the bank discovers €50 billion in hidden trades, a specialist is brought in to sell the positions and divert a market crash.
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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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In the years following his trial, Kerviel's case reveals deep flaws in the global financial system as further testimonies come to light.