Jérôme Kerviel’s fate was decided today. The rogue trader, who lost Société Générale €4.9bn and brought the bank to the edge of collapse, has been found guilty of three charges of forgery, breach of trust and unauthorised computer use. He has been sentenced to five years, two of which are suspended.

The three-week trial that took place in June threw up some memorable great quotes, the best of which are listed below.