Breaking the Bank: One Trader, 50 Billion

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.