Societe boss Bouton to step down

Detained SocGen broker is freed
The Societe Generale employee detained for questioning about the rogue trader scandal is released.

SocGen profit despite trader loss
French bank Societe Generale reports a profit for 2007, but it is down sharply from 2006 because of a trading scandal.

BNP bid for SocGen not ruled out
French bank BNP declines to rule out a bid for rival Societe Generale, which is struggling after a trading scandal.

Refco boss admits fraud charges
Ex-chief executive of scandal-hit US finance firm Refco says he knew he was wrong to keep quiet about losses.

SocGen to offer cut-price shares
Scandal-hit bank Societe Generale unveils plans to sell shares at a 40% discount to raise 5.5bn euros.