The successful last-ditch appeal overturns one of the most high-profile cases to emerge from the global financial crisis.

Tom Hayes, the first trader ever jailed for interest rate rigging, had his conviction overturned by Britain's top court on Wednesday after a years-long fight to clear his name. The UK Supreme Court unanimously allowed Hayes' appeal,

City trader Tom Hayes wins Supreme Court bid to overturn Libor rigging conviction - Tom Hayes has battled for ten years to clear his name