VOICED: French rogue trader appeals five-billion-e

The transcript discusses the appeal of a 2010 conviction related to risky stock market activities that nearly collapsed Societe Generale, a major French bank. The original verdict sentenced the trader to five years in jail and a €4.9 billion repayment. The trader, Kerviel, claims his superiors were aware of his actions, which were common practice, and argues he was made a scapegoat. The trial is set to conclude on June 28.

What was the original sentence given to the trader in the 2010 conviction?

• Three years in jail with no suspension

• Five years in jail with two years suspended

• Ten years in jail with five years suspended

• Two years in jail with no suspension

What did the trader claim about his superiors' knowledge of his actions?

• They actively participated

• They were informed and ignored it

• They reported him to authorities

• They were completely unaware

Why does the trader question the naming of the case?

• He believes it should be named after the bank

• He thinks it should be named after the stock market

• He wants it named after his lawyer

• He prefers it to be unnamed

What did the trader admit to doing regularly?

• Avoiding any risky trades

• Reporting all transactions accurately

• Following all trading regulations

• Exceeding trading limits and falsifying transactions

What is the perception of the trader's role in the banking scandal?

• He was a hero for exposing corruption

• He was a scapegoat for corrupt practices

• He was an innocent bystander

• He was the mastermind behind the scandal