What was the estimated value of Barings Bank's losses in 2021 currency?
£500 million
£1 billion
£1.7 billion
£2 billion
Answer
In 2021 currency, the losses suffered by Barings Bank due to Nick Leeson's fraudulent investments were estimated to be around £1.7 billion. The original losses in 1995 were £827 million.
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