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| Case Code |
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FINC025 |
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ThemesCorporate scams / Controversies |
| Case Length |
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11 Pages |
| Period |
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1992 - 2003 |
| Pub. Date |
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2004 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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Barings Bank |
| Industry |
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Banking and Financial Services |
| Countries |
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UK |
Abstract:
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The case discusses how Nicholas William Leeson's (Leeson) unauthorized trading in derivatives led to the fall of Barings Bank, the oldest and one of the most reputed banks in the UK.
It describes the complete sequence of events leading to the fall of the bank.
The case also highlights the reasons for the fall, including the lack of proper managerial supervision and operational control systems, and the mismanagement of the bank's derivatives operations.
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Issues:
» The reasons that led to the fall of Barings Bank
» Importance of proper supervision and control systems in a bank to mitigate risks
Contents:
Keywords:
Nicholas William Leeson's, unauthorized trading, derivatives, Barings Bank, UK, managerial supervision, operational control systems, mismanagement, derivatives operations
The Fall of Barings Bank
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