How a Trading Academy Ruined Thousands of Young People’s Lives

IM Academy sold a dream of financial freedom. But behind the glitz and glamor, former members say it was a global multilevel-marketing maze that prioritized recruiting over trading. Led by a self-proclaimed trading guru, IM Academy wasn't just promising a path to wealth, but a higher calling. While...

38 min - Money & Business - Bloomberg Originals

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