{"title":"Nick Leeson","description":"\u003cp\u003eNick Leeson is a name synonymous with one of the most infamous financial scandals of the 20th century. His life and career serve as a cautionary tale, vividly captured in his remarkable works. Best known for the book \u003cem\u003eRogue Trader\u003c\/em\u003e, Leeson's writing delves into the dizzying highs and crushing lows of his tenure as a derivatives trader at Barings Bank, a role that eventually led to the bank's spectacular collapse in 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeeson's biography and memoir offer a gripping, firsthand account of his journey from rising young star to the man who inadvertently brought down a bank. His story is essential reading for anyone interested in the world of finance, human psychology, or the extraordinary consequences of unchecked ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection provides an insightful look into the mind of the man who became the face of financial failure, making it a compelling choice for readers drawn to stories of risk, redemption, and the human element behind headline-making events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rogue-trader-by-nick-leeson-9780751563399","title":"Rogue Trader","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Leeson was arrested in 1995 for bringing Barings Bank to its knees, it initially seemed as if he had single-handedly crushed the company. Indeed, it was he alone who found himself in the dark confines of a Singapore jail, from where he wrote \u003cem\u003eRogue Trader\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow updated for the twentieth anniversary of the collapse of Barings, this is his story of a broken system; of a cast of characters blind to anything but profits - whatever the cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeeson's tale of boom and bust is an important reminder of the immense power the banking system held and, worryingly, still holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845613474028,"sku":"9780751563399","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15819543482455.jpg?v=1758889886"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nick-leeson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}