Breaking the Bank: One Trader, 50 Billion

E1. 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.

E2. 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.

E3. 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.

E4. 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.