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“The Spider Network: The Wild Story of a Maths Genius and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History” is a non-fiction book by David Enrich, published in 2017. The book delves into the true story of the notorious LIBOR scandal, one of the largest financial frauds in history, and the mathematician behind it, Tom Hayes.
Enrich chronicles the rise and fall of Tom Hayes, a talented mathematician and derivatives trader who became embroiled in a scheme to manipulate the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), a key benchmark interest rate used worldwide. Hayes, along with a network of traders and bankers from some of the world’s largest financial institutions, colluded to rig LIBOR rates for personal gain, resulting in billions of dollars in ill-gotten profits.
Through meticulous research and interviews with key players, Enrich provides a detailed account of the intricate web of deception and corruption that characterized the LIBOR scandal. He explores the motivations of the individuals involved, the mechanisms they used to manipulate interest rates, and the far-reaching consequences of their actions on global financial markets.
“The Spider Network” is praised for its gripping narrative, in-depth analysis, and insight into the inner workings of the financial industry. Enrich sheds light on the culture of greed, hubris, and ethical ambiguity that pervaded Wall Street and the City of London in the years leading up to the 2008 financial crisis.
The book not only exposes the darker side of high finance but also raises important questions about regulatory oversight, corporate accountability, and the role of mathematical models in modern financial markets. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked ambition and the potential for corruption in the pursuit of wealth and power.
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