Advertisement

"I could be up €100m on a Monday, down €200m on a Tuesday"

In 1993, Nick Leeson made £10m - 10% of the Barings bank’s profits for that year. But in 1995, th...

Share this article

18.33 24 Feb 2020


"I could be up €100m on a Monday, down €200m on a Tuesday"


Listen to this episode


Share this article

18.33 24 Feb 2020


In 1993, Nick Leeson made £10m - 10% of the Barings bank’s profits for that year. But in 1995, the discovery of a secret file - Error Account 88888 - showed that Leeson had gambled away £827m in Barings’ name.

Former Trader Nick Leeson himself joined Ivan in Galway to share his incredible story 25 years later..


Read more about

Barings Bank Finance Galmont Hotel Galway City Nick Leeson Secret File

Related Episodes

How men's sheds provide a...

00:09:14

How men's sheds provide a lifeline for thousands

The Claire Byrne Show

00:09:14


Hot School Meal Scheme review...

00:10:35

Hot School Meal Scheme review goes to cabinet today

The Claire Byrne Show

00:10:35


Investment schemes and tricky...

00:15:51

Investment schemes and tricky Budgets

The Claire Byrne Show

00:15:51


Teenagers set to receive €100...

00:06:10

Teenagers set to receive €100 culture voucher in budget 

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:10