Nick Leeson

Nick Leeson is a former trader known for his role in the collapse of Barings Bank, the oldest bank in England, which declared bankruptcy in 1995 due to unauthorized trading activities that he engaged in. After serving four years in prison, Leeson has since rebuilt his life as a speaker and consultant, focusing on compliance and risk management in finance. Recently, he has expressed concerns about the potential dangers of deregulation in the banking sector, reflecting on the lessons learned from his own past mistakes.