Rogue Trader

Name: Rogue Trader
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The Original Story of the Banker Who Broke the System

By Nick Leeson

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Summary

Rogue Trader by Nick Leeson is a gripping memoir detailing the rise and dramatic fall of the author, a young trader whose risky financial manoeuvres led to the collapse of Barings Bank, one of Britain's oldest financial institutions. Leeson candidly recounts how a series of unapproved and concealed trades spiralled out of control, revealing insights into the pressure-driven world of high-stakes finance. This fascinating account explores themes of ambition, deception, and the consequences of unchecked power in the financial industry.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this gripping autobiography if you're interested in the high-stakes world of finance and want a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most infamous financial scandals in history. It's a thrilling account of ambition and downfall, perfect for those fascinated by stories of risk, deception, and the eventual collapse of a financial empire.

Twenty years ago - before Lehman Brothers; before PPI; before a global recession and crises with the Euro - before all that, there was Nick Leeson, the original rogue trader.

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When 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 Rogue Trader.

Now 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.

Leeson's tale of boom and bust is an important reminder of the immense power the banking system held and, worryingly, still holds.

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Rogue Trader by Nick Leeson is described as both a hair-raising and revelatory account of contemporary Britain, comparable to extensive reports like the Scott Report. It intertwines the tale of Leeson with aspects of romance, corruption, and financial intrigue, offering an entertaining yet alarming narrative. Reviews highlight how Leeson's actions led to the dramatic downfall of Barings Bank, presenting a powerful story of individual impact on a venerable institution.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751563399

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Edition: Digital original

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 271g

Pages: 384

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Biography & Memoir Business Biographies Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Nick Leeson Non-Fiction

About the Author

Nick Leeson was born in Watford in 1967 and after a stint at Morgan Stanley joined Baring Brothers in 1989. His immediate success led to his transfer to Singapore. The rest is history. In August 1998 it was revealed that he has contracted cancer.