{"product_id":"total-risk-hardcoverrare-books","title":"Total risk by Nicholas Nicholas Leeson| Judith H. Rawnsley [hardcover] [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Rogue Trader\" (published as \"Total Risk\" in some regions) is a memoir by Nicholas Leeson, the derivatives trader responsible for the collapse of Barings Bank in 1995. The book provides an insider's account of Leeson's trading activities and the events that led to the bank's downfall [1].\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Points:\u003cbr\u003e- Leeson's Trading Activities: Leeson describes his early successes and subsequent failures in trading derivatives, including his use of unauthorized accounts and hiding of losses.\u003cbr\u003e- Barings Bank's Failure: The book details the events leading up to the bank's collapse, including Leeson's massive trading losses and the failure of the bank's management to oversee his activities.\u003cbr\u003e- Leeson's Reflections: Leeson reflects on his actions and the consequences of his decisions, providing insights into the psychology of a rogue trader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicholas Leeson:\u003c\/strong\u003e A former derivatives trader who worked for Barings Bank in Singapore. His unauthorized trading activities led to the bank's collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJudith H. Rawnsley:\u003c\/strong\u003e A co-author who helped Leeson write the book, providing additional context and insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book offers a unique perspective on the events surrounding the collapse of Barings Bank and the risks associated with unchecked trading activities \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45910230892801,"sku":"32N4SI41T-Used","price":799.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/uihuj.jpg?v=1735110729","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/total-risk-hardcoverrare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}