Nick Leeson, a driven and idealistic young man, takes a job at Barings Bank to solve a problem in Jakarta, Indonesia. He marries Lisa and sets up the bank's options trading operation in Singapore. With lax oversight, Nick's trading success initially earns him large profits, but he breaks rules and covers up losses. As he becomes more reckless, Nick's illegal trading leads to massive losses, ultimately causing the bank's financial collapse.
Rogue Trader
A suave investment broker employs daring and unconventional tactics to take on a renowned British bank in a high-risk game of financial cat and mouse.