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The wags are at it already. Here's three items that are doing the rounds on the subject of Societe Generale's record $7.1bn rogue trading loss (please see photos to the right).
As we don't wish to appear to be taking this subject too lightly, please press the link below to access a serious comment on this sorry saga authored by our very own 'Highly Placed Professional'.
'Rogue' Trader Bad News For Everyone
'Rogue' Trader Bad News For Everyone
