Nick Leeson: The rogue trader who bankrupted Barings on taking risks and asking for help

The ii Family Money Show

The man who brought down Barings Bank in the mid-1990s is Gabby’s guest this week. Nick Leeson racked up and concealed losses of more than £800 million in illegal trades, and looks back on the cultural shift in the financial industry, why he’s not great at saving money, and why he encourages his children to ask for help if they need it.

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This episode was recorded in March 2023.

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