Rogue Trader Podcast

• Rogue Trader Podcast - E011 - The Hidden Scandal Behind Bank Scam Victim-Blaming

  In this episode, I'm joined by risk and compliance expert Oonagh van den Berg to dive deep into a growing and shocking trend: the victim-blaming culture inside financial institutions. We explore real-life cases of scam victims — including a heartbreaking story of a 90-year-old man losing his entire life savings — and how banks often fail to protect or support those they should be helping most.00:00 – Welcome & Introducing Today's Topic00:20 – How Banks Are Failing Scam Victims01:00 – The Language of Victim-Blaming02:15 – Psychological Impact on Victims03:00 – Real Story: 90-Year-Old Man Loses Life Savings06:00 – No Fraud Alerts: Bank Control Failures09:00 – The Cost of Fighting Back Against Scams12:00 – Systemic Issues: Regulator & Police Response14:00 – Crypto Scams & Remote Access Fraud17:00 – Why Scam Education is Critical20:00 – APP Scam Reimbursements & Rising Challenges23:00 – Who Protects the Public?26:00 – Final Thoughts: Speak Up & Educate OthersIf you or someone you know has been affected by scams, this episode you can contact Oonagh: ⁠[email protected]⁠ http://www.rawcompliance.com/🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on financial crime, compliance, and protecting yourself in an increasingly digital world.#Scams #Banking #FinancialCrime #FraudAwareness #RogueTraderPodcast #VictimBlaming #FinancialSecurity #ProtectTheVulnerable #CryptoScams

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• Rogue Trader Podcast - E010 - Parabolic Gold, Tesla Death Cross, and Risky Trades | ft. Jason Sen

  In this episode i'm joined once again by market expert Jason Sen to unpack a wild week in the markets.Follow Nick's Trades: bullandbearcap.com/sign-up/🎙️ Guest: Jason Sen📍 Telegram: t.me/daytradeideas📍 Website: daytradeideas.co.uk📍 Twitter / X: x.com/DayTradeIdeas📍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jason-sen-46b5186We dive into:🚀 Gold’s parabolic rally — new highs in the Asian & European sessions⚠️ Tesla’s Death Cross — JP Morgan's bearish call and key chart levels🧨 Risk management gone wrong — Nick's painful trading mistake and key lessons🧠 Chart strategies that work across markets, from equities to commoditiesWhether you’re trading gold, watching Tesla, or just trying to stay sane in these volatile markets — this one's for you.🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more sharp market insights!

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• Rogue Trader Podcast - E009 - Wall Street to Otisville: Mark Varacchi’s Cautionary Tale

  Guest: Mark Varacchi | Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Turned PrisonConsultant https://www.federalprisonconsultancy.comIn this gripping episode, we’re joined by Mark Varacchi, aformer hedge fund executive whose career took him from the heights of WallStreet to the cells of Otisville, New York. Mark opens up about his time atelite firms like Tiger Management and Galleon Group, his eventual involvementin a Ponzi scheme, and the years-long limbo before serving time in federalprison.  We dive deep into:-His unconventional rise through the financial world -How operational knowledge can become a double-edged sword -The psychological toll of waiting for sentencing -What prison was really like — and how his first 36 hours insolitary changed everything -His current work helping others prepare for incarceration This conversation explores fraud, guilt, recovery, and howpeople rebuild their lives after public downfall — with doses of insight anddark humour. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell for future episodes. 📩 For speaking or collaboration inquiries: [email protected] 🎧Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more. Chapter Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 00:08 – Guest intro: Mark Varacchi and his Wall Street background00:32 – Working at Tiger Management and early career highlights01:51 – Moving through hedge funds and operational roles 03:33 –The beginning of the fraud: How knowledge of systems enabled concealment 04:44 – Life inside hedge funds and Galleon Group 05:53 – Ponzi scheme explained: What actually happened 07:12 – Similarities in the hosts’ and Mark’s journeys 09:01 – Guilt, shame, and using humor to cope 11:01 – Waiting 6 years for sentencing: psychological toll 13:00 – Helping othersthrough prison prep and mitigation 15:18 – Why lawyers don’t prepare you for prison 17:01 – The prison consultant's role vs. legal advice 19:30 – Facing the unknown: fear and incarceration 20:54 – Turning yourself in: what it’s like 23:00 – Solitary confinement on day one 25:55 – Learning the ropes and being realistic inside 28:40 – Helping others with real support, not fear-mongering 30:00– The human side of preparing for prison 32:00 – Final reflections on recovery, purpose, and realistic hope  #RogueTraderPodcast#FinancialCrime #WhiteCollarCrime #PrisonConsultant #MarkVaracchi #PonziScheme#WallStreet #Fraud #PrisonReform

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• Rogue Trader Podcast - E007 - Brown’s Bottom and Gold’s Ascent - Market update with Jason Sen

  In this episode, we revisit one of the most controversial financial decisions in UK history — Gordon Brown’s gold sale in 1999 — and how it laid the foundation for a historic bull run in gold. We’re joined once again by market expert Jason Sen, who brings his sharp chart analysis and real-world trading experience to the table.🎙️ Guest: Jason Sen📍 Telegram: t.me/daytradeideas📍 Website: daytradeideas.co.uk📍 Twitter / X: x.com/DayTradeIdeas📍 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jason-sen-46b5186We cover:📉 The 1999–2002 gold crash (aka Brown’s Bottom)📈 Gold’s relentless rally to over $3100📊 Live chart analysis & Fibonacci insights🔥 Market volatility, key support levels, and trade strategy🌍 How macro headlines (like Trump’s tariffs) are moving gold⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & episode intro00:30 – Gordon Brown’s infamous gold sale01:30 – Gold’s price reaction and historical context03:00 – Insider trading stories from the floor05:00 – The chart: spotting Brown’s Bottom06:30 – Technical analysis: Fib levels, support & trendlines09:00 – What’s next for gold? Short-term targets10:45 – Trade setups, corrections & catalysts to watch11:45 – Final thoughts & where gold could go from here🛎️ Like & Subscribe for more real talk on markets, strategy, and stories from the trading floor.🎧 Catch us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.📢 Drop a comment: were you trading during Brown’s Bottom?📩 Business inquiries & partnerships: [[email protected]]🔖 Hashtags#RogueTraderPodcast #GoldPrice #GordonBrown #BrownsBottom #JasonSen #MarketAnalysis #GoldTrading #FinancialHistory #TechnicalAnalysis #DayTrading #MacroTrading #GoldBullRun

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• Rogue Trader Podcast - E006 - Integrity, Odey vs Leeson with Seth Freedman

  In this episode, we’re joined by Seth Freedman — journalist, author, and corporate intelligence expert — for a revealing conversation about the state of financial regulation, corporate misconduct, and the consequences of systemic failures.• The FCA’s £1.8 million fine against hedge fund manager Crispin Odey and the deeper issues behind his controversial reputation.• Trial by media vs. due process — where do we draw the line?• The inefficiencies and political agendas of regulatory bodies like the FCA, SFO, and the Financial Ombudsman Service.• The case of Tom Hayes and the LIBOR scandal — is this a massive miscarriage of justice?• Victim blaming in banking fraud and the alarming double standards in how victims are treated.• The real role of corporate intelligence firms and why only the wealthy can afford the protection regulators fail to provide.📢 Subscribe for more insider conversations on fraud, finance, and fixing the broken systems.🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and hit the bell to stay updated on upcoming episodes!#RogueTraderPodcast #NickLeeson #SethFreedman #CrispinOdey #FCA #SFO #FinancialOmbudsman #TomHayes #Finance #Fraud #CorporateIntelligence #Whistleblower #UKFinance #Justice

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