Barings Bank: The Rise and Fall of Nick Leeson

Barings Bank: The Rise and Fall of Nick Leeson

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Business, Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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The video explores the high-stakes world of global business, focusing on Nick Leeson, a trader whose actions led to the collapse of Bearings Bank. It covers Leeson's background, his rise in the financial world, and the lack of controls at Bearings that allowed him to hide losses. The narrative highlights the risks and consequences of unchecked ambition and the importance of financial oversight.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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