Afleveringen
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Following the largest ever settlement for insider trading in history, SAC is no more - but Steve escapes with his skin intact.
So what are the consequences of this investigation? Did it change anything?
For Steve: officially innocent in the eyes of the law and the American people, he continues to manage his private fortune and purchase eye-wateringly expensive art - as his former employee begins a 9-year stretch in prison.
For the industry: everything. We discuss with leading industry figures the growing power of compliance and surveillance in the ten years since the case was closed.
We also look towards the future - how will new technology like AI impact Wall St? Will it be a boon to regulators? Or will it only empower the people looking for any way to get an edge on their competition?
This is a Message Heard production for Shield. Find out more at: https://www.shieldfc.com
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After scraping through several legal battles, SAC might feel they’ve proven themselves beyond scrutiny.
Enter ‘the man busting Wall St’: Preet Bharara. A hotshot District Attorney with a track record of getting the biggest Wall St scalps now has his sights set firmly on SAC - who will blink first?
So begins a tight battle fought through lawyers, press releases, and even more lawyers.
As two senior figures at SAC are charged with insider trading, the pressure on SAC reaches boiling point.
This is a Message Heard production for Shield. Find out more at: https://www.shieldfc.com
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In a tale of Wall St legend, Steve Cohen made $8,000 in profit on his first day as a Wall St trader.
Everything he touched turned to millions and when he founded his own hedge fund, investors queued up round the block to see their money double before their eyes.
But much like the Greek King of Myth, this magic touch soon brought unwanted consequences.
Whether through jealousy of his success or genuine concern, rumours began to swirl and everyone, including the Federal government, began to ask: Just how did SAC turn a buck?
This is a Message Heard production for Shield. Find out more at: https://www.shieldfc.com
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Delving behind the scenes of the shadowy world of finance, Gone Rogue is a narrative podcast series about the financial mavericks who bend the rules till they break.
Join us as we confront the darker side of ambition and to contemplate the elusive nature of justice in a world driven by profit.
In this first series we investigate the story of the biggest settlement for insider trading in history: SAC Capital Advisors, founded by the enigmatic Steve Cohen.
