Official website of nick leeson the original rogue trader whose unchecked risktaking and drive for success caused the collapse of barings bank in 1995. A former manager with englands barings bank, leeson became a rogue trader while heading up the companys singapore division in. Rogue trader based on nicks bestselling book, rogue trader the movie was released in 1999. While fighting extradition to singapore, nick leeson was held in hoechst prison, frankfurt. Book nick leeson for conference and after dinner speaking. His photo was on the cover of every financial newspaper and he caused a major financial crisis through his rogue trading. The most famous rogue trader in history, nick leeson brought down one of the grandest. Rogue trader when leeson was arrested in 1995 for bringing barings bank to its knees, it initially seemed as if he had singlehandedly crushed the company.
Chatting casually over a pot of tea in the sleepy village of wisbech, cambridgeshire, nick leeson remarks on his time spent in a maximum security. If you liked rogue trader the movie, then youll love this book. In his book, rogue trader, which was turned into a film starring ewan mcgregor, leeson claimed his unauthorized trading started as a means of recovering a loss mistakenly made. Now updated for the twentieth anniversary of the collapse of barings, this is his. Rogue trader 1999 starring ewan mcgregor and anna friel. According to his book rogue trader, there was a major class. Indeed, it was he alone who found himself in the dark confines of a singapore jail, fro. While he was in prison, leeson wrote his book, rogue trader. Nick leeson, another trader, caused united kingdoms oldest merchant bank, barings, and one of the oldest banks in the world to go bankrupt. Buy rogue trader book online at low prices in india. Rogue trader s u m m a r y ogue trader, published in 1997, is the autobiographical account of nick leesons career from humble beginnings to his highpowered position as an investment officer for barings bank, a wellrespected and longestablished london bank which, among other claims to fame, had members of the british royal family as customers.
Nick leeson, the rogue trader who brought about the collapse of the respected barings bank will share his story and explain why he now promotes ethical standards. If you were around in the 1990s, nick was infamous. Buy rogue trader by nick leeson from waterstones today. Nick leeson was very successful in speculative trades, making huge profits. In 1996, leeson published an autobiography, rogue trader, detailing his acts. As leesons audacity escalated, so did his losses while london continued to pour money down the drain. Now updated for the twentieth anniversary of the collapse of barings, this is his story of a broken system. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. Hes the infamous rogue trader who caused the collapse of a bank, spent six years in prison and inspired a movie.
There is a movie titled rogue trader 1999 starring ewan mcgregor, anna friel based on this book worth watching. With ewan mcgregor, anna friel, cristian solimeno, lorna pegler. Leeson singlehandedly wiped out barings bank in 1995 for which he spent. If you are interested in more details regarding this infamous case, you can read rogue trader by nick leeson himself. Nick leeson, internal controls and the collapse of barings bank partnerships during implementation. Published in 1996, the book quickly became a best seller and is available to purchase through amazon.
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Aug 02, 2016 when leeson was arrested in 1995 for bringing barings bank to its knees, it initially seemed as if he had singlehandedly crushed the company. Written by nick leeson, audiobook narrated by andy cresswell. Rogue trader by nick leeson 1997 0605 paperback 1839. Vantage point trading how rogue trader nick leeson brought. Rogue trader is a 1999 british biographical drama film written and directed by james dearden and starring ewan mcgregor and anna friel. His fascinating story was turned into a bestselling book and hollywood movie. Leeson shares his experiences in a singapore jail, talks about the accountability of. Jan 19, 2012 when leeson was arrested in 1995 for bringing barings bank to its knees, it initially seemed as if he had singlehandedly crushed the company. Core london ceo nick batsford talks to nick leeson, popularly known as the original rogue trader. When leeson was arrested in 1995 for bringing barings bank to its knees, it initially seemed as if he had singlehandedly crushed the company. May 15, 2016 while in prison, leeson wrote his book rogue trader detailing his time as a broker in singapore and how he racked up those fantastic losses. I first saw that film in 2008 after i got crushed in the market by being long and averaging down eurusd in october. To discuss your event and book nick for afterdinner, conference and keynote speaking, please contact nmp live ltd. You will also meet cimas bryony clearhill, who will discuss cimas code of ethics.
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