Thnks for the interesting reading.
“in the manner somewhat similar to the British Barings Bank when its Singapore-based trader Nick Leeson tried to cover up what grew to about $1.4B in failed derivative bets on the direction of Japanese Yen.”
Whatever happened to Neeson? He seemed to disappear(not that I blame him........ : )
In 1999 he was diagnosed with colon cancer in Singapore's prison, which got him an early release from his 6.5 years sentence. He recovered and "settled" in Ireland with Leona Tormay, his second wife he married in 2003.
Like many such characters (Barry Minkow of ZZZZ Best, Kevin Mitnick etc.) he wrote a book or two and is a speaker on the "curiosity" (usually "rubber chicken" conferences and dinner lecture) circuit.
The latest: Rogue trader Leeson Belfast bound for Business Awards - BT, 2012 February 28