Yes, Soros was directly involved!
http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/guest/2004/mi_1021.shtml
“...Soros, the Hungarian born billionaire, was responsible for the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 and was dubbed the “man who broke the bank of England” in 1992. Further controversial business deals, it was ruled in 2002 that Soros was involved in insider trading during a French bank takeover bid in 1988. While admitting no wrongdoing, Soros was fined $2,000,000 for his part...”
Is there a Geithner-Soros-Madof connection?