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JORG VAADENTSAD

Nicknamed "The Green Giant" by his peers after building his fortune on renewable energy, Jorg has all the qualities of a self-made man. Born in northern Norway to a  family of humble means, Jorg hit the jackpot by  investing heavily  in a new energy source based on recycling the heat produced by saunas.  With the financial crisis,  the sauna market  lost  its steam and  Jorg's stocks and spirits are melting  away like snow in the sun.

GÉRAUD CARAVEL

As a child, Géraud already knew that his future would be in the world of finance. Exceptionally gifted, he made his first million at the age of 14 during a junior high school workshop. At 16, he bought out "Partners & Partners" and turned it into one of the most profitable businesses in history. Married, he is the father of two charming twins named Silver and Golden. Géraud discovered he was bankrupt during a round of golf, just after scoring an eagle. He now plays mini-golf and no longer stops for a drink at the clubhouse

Omar Sangala

Voted best West African Trader in 2004, 2006 and 2007, Omar is at the head of the financial firm SEN & GAL. Holder of a PhD in Statistics and Market Analysis, Omar  is also a high-level athlete. Ex-boxing champion in the Mini Flyweight category, he's not afraid of taking a punch. Despite tremendous losses he recently stated : "I've never lost a fight  in the ring, I won't let a crisis knock me out."

YAMATAKI ASHIMOTO

Yamataki is the last of a long line of Japanese traders. Born in Tokyo, this mathematical genius, known as "The Samurai" of finance, was at the head of one of the largest fortunes in Asia thanks to his massive investments in rice for sushi. The  2009 crisis marked a turning point in his career as well as the end of his empire. Today, he eats nothing but sushi, however without the fish which he can no longer afford.

ALBERT MADON

Despite his young age, Albert was considered one of the most experienced traders of his generation. Nicknamed "The Shark", Albert was known for devouring everything in his path. On July 26th, 2005, he closed the biggest deal of his career earning 93 million dollars in only 4 minutes. Albert was later quoted as saying, "I'm a bit disappointed, I could have done it in 3 minutes!" With the financial crisis, 2009 has marked a turning point in his career. In March, Albert lost his job and his wife. He now lives with his mother and Douglas, his 4 year old Maltese.

Andreï Iersgobinevic

Originally from the Ukraine, Andreï was a virtuoso in the international financial spotlight. Specializing in the reselling of natural resources, he built his reputation as well as his fortune by selling "fake" caviar throughout the world. Once known to collect exotic plants and extravagant cars, Andreï has had to drastically lower his standard of living since the recent market crash.  His bodyguards were the first to go, and the caviar tycoon now eats his living standards.