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Nick Leeson Biography
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Nick Leeson aka the 'rogue trader' has proven to be a very popular after dinner and conference speaker. Curiosity, intrigue and sympathy have been the various reactions to this man's incredible life story. The collapse of Barings bank and Nick Leeson’s role in it is one of the most spectacular debacles in modern financial history.
Nick Leeson - The Rogue Trader
How could one trader bring down the banking empire that had funded the Napoleonic Wars? Nick Leeson, the young gambler who found himself sucked into a terrifying spiral of loss, was a working class boy who lived high in an upper class world until his unchecked gambling caused the downfall of Barings, the Banker to the English Peerage, causing chaos in the Singaporean money market. Markets have always been cruel but rarely have they been so cruel, so swiftly and on such a grand scale. Nick talks frankly about what happened, the lack of accounting safeguards, his capture and confinement for 9 months in a Frankfurt prison and being sentenced to 6 ½ years by the Singaporean court for forgery and cheating.
Nick Leeson as Corporate Speaker
Nick is a very popular after dinner speaker and has spoken at a number of high profile dinners including the Legends Dinner in London, the Yorkshire Business Convention in Harrogate, and the North East Business dinner. He has also travelled extensively to New Zealand and South Africa in demand as a speaker. The evening usually comprises a speech lasting half an hour and then a question and answer session that can be tailored to your requirements. Nick also addresses university campuses and has spoken at the Oxford Union, Trinity College Dublin, and the University College Cork.
This type of evening represents a unique opportunity for people to meet and question the main participant in arguably the largest banking scandal that the world has ever witnessed. The story also has a number of human interest aspects that will astound any audience so it's not restricted to the world of suits and power lunches that he used to frequent.
Conference Speaking and Consultancy
More recent cases such as Allied Irish Bank, the National Australia Bank scandal and Societe Generale simply highlight that loopholes haven't been closed. Nick Leeson is expertly placed to provide consultancy on risk management, compliance and corporate responsibility.
"Rogue trading is probably a daily occurrence amongst the financial markets. Not enough focus goes on those risk management areas, those compliance areas, those settlement areas, that can ultimately save them money." -Nick Leeson
Nick speaks to financial institutions, banks and businesses around the world. He also addresses universities and has spoken at the Oxford Union, Trinity College Dublin and the University College Cork. Conference speeches can be tailored to your specific requirements
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Nick Leeson Video
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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Nick Leeson has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Nick Leeson then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Nick Leeson Books
Rogue TraderPrice: £8.99
Back from the Brink: Coping with StressPrice: £12.99
Nick Leeson DVDs
Rogue Trader [DVD] [1999]Price: £12.99
Rogue Trader (Ws) [DVD] [1999] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Price: £6.48
Rogue Trader [VHS] [1999]Price: £5.99
Nick Leeson News
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Amid all the panic, there is some good news claims Hamish McRae
8th October 2008The numbers involved are well within the financial capacity of the modern state
8th October 2008The numbers involved are well within the financial capacity of the modern state
Spotlight on author & international keynote speaker, Niall Ferguson a contender for The Thinkers 50 poll
27th July 2009Author of the best-selling book and television series 'The Ascent of Money', the international keynote speaker on the global economy & finance, Professor Niaill Ferguson is one of the key contenders in the frame for the Thinkers 50 poll, voting for which ends on the 18th August
27th July 2009Author of the best-selling book and television series 'The Ascent of Money', the international keynote speaker on the global economy & finance, Professor Niaill Ferguson is one of the key contenders in the frame for the Thinkers 50 poll, voting for which ends on the 18th August
Speaking tour by Dambisa Moyo to promote her new book 'Dead Aid'
4th June 2009Kenyan born Dambisa Moyo argues in her latest book, Dead Aid that aid to the Third World is not bettering lives. Her premise is that the over-reliance on aid has encouraged a culture of over dependency and corruption leading to the need of yet more aid. Dr Moyo was recently named by Time Magazine as one of the world’s 100 most influential people. She is currently on a speaking tour to promote the book.
4th June 2009Kenyan born Dambisa Moyo argues in her latest book, Dead Aid that aid to the Third World is not bettering lives. Her premise is that the over-reliance on aid has encouraged a culture of over dependency and corruption leading to the need of yet more aid. Dr Moyo was recently named by Time Magazine as one of the world’s 100 most influential people. She is currently on a speaking tour to promote the book.
Innovation is the Key to Surviving the Economic Crisis says Sahar Hashemi
18th December 2008Sahar Hashemi believes that during an economic downturn, innovation is the single most important condition for turning the crisis into an opportunity. Sahar, one of the founders of Coffee Republic, believes that in challenging economic times companies have a greater need than ever to innovate and behave entrepreneurially.
18th December 2008Sahar Hashemi believes that during an economic downturn, innovation is the single most important condition for turning the crisis into an opportunity. Sahar, one of the founders of Coffee Republic, believes that in challenging economic times companies have a greater need than ever to innovate and behave entrepreneurially.
Professor of Economics at Indiano University, Elinor Ostrom is the first woman ever to win the Nobel Prize for Economics
13th October 2009Since its inception in 1968, 62 men have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Economics. Elinor Ostrom, Professor of Economics at Indiana University has a reputation for challenging conventional wisdom and is the first woman ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize for Economics
13th October 2009Since its inception in 1968, 62 men have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Economics. Elinor Ostrom, Professor of Economics at Indiana University has a reputation for challenging conventional wisdom and is the first woman ever to win the Nobel Peace Prize for Economics
Global Leaders Prepare for Washington Summit
13th November 2008The Group-of-20 leaders, representing the world's major industrialized nations and large developing countries, will meet in Washington this weekend to discuss measures to restore global financial stability.
13th November 2008The Group-of-20 leaders, representing the world's major industrialized nations and large developing countries, will meet in Washington this weekend to discuss measures to restore global financial stability.
Leo Johnson Discusses the Challenges of a Low-Carbon Economy
8th July 2010Leo Johnson, keynote speaker, co-founder of Sustainable Finance Ltd, and partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, spoke at a roundtable discussion yesterday about the challenges of a low-carbon economy confronting government and investors.
8th July 2010Leo Johnson, keynote speaker, co-founder of Sustainable Finance Ltd, and partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, spoke at a roundtable discussion yesterday about the challenges of a low-carbon economy confronting government and investors.
A New Era of Coalitions - Keynote speakers who speak together
13th May 2010In this new era of coalitions, Speakers Corner could discuss the potential dawn of a new phase of politics but we prefer to take a look at some of our favourite speakers who have joined together to create excellent double speaking acts for any conference or event
13th May 2010In this new era of coalitions, Speakers Corner could discuss the potential dawn of a new phase of politics but we prefer to take a look at some of our favourite speakers who have joined together to create excellent double speaking acts for any conference or event
Speakers Andrew Marr, Robert Skidelsky, Bob Ayling, Howard Davies, Mrs Moneypenny & others talk on economic & finance topics at Hay Literary Festival
9th May 2010The Hay Literary Festival covers numerous genres and there are some outstanding speakers who will be delivering talks on the subject of economics, finance and banking. Andrew Marr will deliver a talk entitled The Making of Modern Britain; Mrs Moneypenny, the FT cult columnist will give her take on the financial crisis, Howard Davis, Director of the LSE asks where next for the UK in the global economy and Robert Skidelsky suggests we look back to one of the greatest economists Keynes - to name but a few.
9th May 2010The Hay Literary Festival covers numerous genres and there are some outstanding speakers who will be delivering talks on the subject of economics, finance and banking. Andrew Marr will deliver a talk entitled The Making of Modern Britain; Mrs Moneypenny, the FT cult columnist will give her take on the financial crisis, Howard Davis, Director of the LSE asks where next for the UK in the global economy and Robert Skidelsky suggests we look back to one of the greatest economists Keynes - to name but a few.
Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected at the CBI Conference today including Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Dominique Strauss-Kahn & Stuart Rose to name but a few
23rd November 2009Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected to address the CBI conference in London today. Talking to the most influential and important of business audiences will be our political leaders Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg, business chiefs such as Sir Stuart Rose and Stephen Hester, as well as Lord Adair Turner, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flaunders and the CBI's Director-General Richard Lambert. Chairing the conference will be CBI's President, the recently appointed Helen Alexander, former chief executive at The Economist and the first woman in the role.
23rd November 2009Heavyweight keynote speakers are expected to address the CBI conference in London today. Talking to the most influential and important of business audiences will be our political leaders Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg, business chiefs such as Sir Stuart Rose and Stephen Hester, as well as Lord Adair Turner, BBC Economics Editor Stephanie Flaunders and the CBI's Director-General Richard Lambert. Chairing the conference will be CBI's President, the recently appointed Helen Alexander, former chief executive at The Economist and the first woman in the role.
Nick Leeson Reviews
Nick Leeson has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Nick Leeson for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Nick Leeson for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"Nick spoke very openly and candidly about his experiences which made him very likeable. I watched the delegates when he was speaking and he totally captured everyone's attention. It was also great for Nick to take questions from the floor - you never quite know what you're going to get. Really good job!"
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