British bank resumes trading
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Barings PLC, a 233-year-old British Bank that went bankrupt after a trading scandal, resumed operations on Mar 9, 1995, after Internationale Nederlanden Groep NV purchased the bank. New reports indicate that Barings officials were aware of Nicholas Leeson's irregular trading practices.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Barings crash report released
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A report issued by the Bank of England on Jul 18, 1995, blamed poor managerial control for the financial collapse of Barings PLC. Former Barings trader Nicholas Leeson, who allegedly cost the firm $1.4 billion in risky derivatives trading, is fighting extradition to Singapore.
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Singapore releases Barings report
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A report issued on Oct 17, 1995, by Singapore's Finance Ministry blamed top Barings PLC executives for failing to exercise control over rogue trader Nicholas Leeson, who caused the loss of $1.3 billion. The report accused Barings of 'grossly negligent behavior.'
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Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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