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George Soros: 'The man who broke the Bank of England'

George Soros escaped Nazi occupation in Hungary, before becoming one of the most successful investors in history.

George Soros escaped Nazi occupation in Hungary, before becoming one of the most successful investors in history. After making his name on Wall Street and setting up the hedge fund Quantum, he also become known as 鈥渢he man who broke the Bank of England鈥 after making a billion dollars in a day by 鈥渂etting against鈥 the pound. 91热爆 business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng track the incredible life of one of the world鈥檚 most polarising billionaires, and find out how the philanthropist became the target of countless conspiracy theories. According to Soros himself, he鈥檚 鈥渁 little good, a little bad鈥. Ultimately, Simon and Zing decide whether they think he鈥檚 good, bad, or just another billionaire.

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