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World Famous Trader: The Trader Who BROKE The UK’s Oldest Bank - Nick Leeson

Words of Rizdom

CHAPTER

Expatriate Struggles in High-Stakes Finance

This chapter explores the speaker's journey as an expatriate in the trading world, revealing the tension between external success and internal fear of failure. It highlights systemic failures in auditing and compliance at Barings Bank, illustrating the toxic culture that discouraged scrutiny of high-performing traders. The narrative advocates for the evolution of risk management practices in banking, emphasizing the need for better support and accountability in the industry.

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