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The Spider Network

The Wild Story of a Maths Genius and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History
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The Spider Network by David Enrich delves into the intriguing world of high finance, following Tom Hayes and his intricate involvement in the Libor scandal. It explores the behaviour and motivations of those within the banking industry that led to one of the biggest financial manipulations in history.
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The Spider Network

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The Spider Network, written by acclaimed financial journalist David Enrich, is an electrifying and thoroughly researched exposé of one of the world's most complex and impactful financial scandals. This real-life thriller delves deep into the machinations behind the Libor scandal, where a web of deceit, manipulation, and audacious fraud ensnared global financial markets, shattering public trust and causing nationwide ripples in the City of London.

The narrative centres on Tom Hayes, the brilliant but morally ambiguous figure at the heart of the scandal. Hayes, once a trader at UBS and Citigroup, masterminded the rigging of the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor), which underpins trillions of dollars in loans and financial contracts worldwide. Through exclusive insights and unprecedented access, Enrich unveils the unchecked avarice and reckless behaviour that allowed Hayes to manipulate this crucial financial benchmark, leading to his eventual conviction and lengthy prison sentence.

Shortlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year, The Spider Network is a gripping account that reads with the pace and tension of a high-stakes thriller. Enrich meticulously reconstructs the inner workings of this elaborate scheme, drawing readers into a murky world populated by outlandish personalities, insidious greed, and the dark allure of financial power. Reviewers have compared the book's riveting narrative style to that of celebrated authors like John le Carré and Harlan Coben, ensuring that readers remain enthralled from start to finish.

With rich, well-documented detail, The Spider Network also offers a provocative critique of the financial system's inherent vulnerabilities and the moral ambiguities of those who operate within it. This is not just the story of one man's fall from grace, but an incisive examination of a system where ethical boundaries are routinely blurred.

Praised by the New York Times for its fast-paced and engaging storytelling, The Spider Network is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the depths of corporate malfeasance. It is particularly resonant for fans of The Wolf of Wall Street and The Big Short, offering a stark reminder of the potential for corruption within the world's most powerful financial institutions.

Embark on this fascinating journey through the dark underbelly of finance with David Enrich’s masterful narrative, and discover how the intricacies of greed, ambition, and deception weave together into the enthralling tale that is The Spider Network.

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Anyone with an interest in financial services will find The Spider Network compelling. It offers a surprisingly human narrative with vivid depictions of financial institutions and is lauded for its investigative depth and readability, often compared to thrillers for its engaging and captivating storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753557518

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: W H Allen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 496

About the Author

DAVID ENRICH is the Finance Editor at the New York Times. His coverage of the Libor scandal, based partly on years of secret access to Tom Hayes and his family, won the Gerald Loeb Award for feature writing in 2016.

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