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,...

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

Should cyclists  be forced to...

00:09:07

Should cyclists be forced to wear hi-vis vests and helmets?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:09:07


Gardaí forced to flag down tax...

00:07:36

Gardaí forced to flag down taxi after being assaulted

The Claire Byrne Show

00:07:36


We remember football legend Ke...

00:06:38

We remember football legend Kevin Keegan

Newstalk Breakfast

00:06:38


An update on the Bray to Greys...

00:04:42

An update on the Bray to Greystones cliff walk

Newstalk Breakfast

00:04:42