Rogues' Gallery: A Look at the Industry's Hall of Shame

adoboli-kerviel-hamanaka-iguchi-leeson
Adoboli and Kerviel (above); Hamanaka, Iguchi and Leeson (below)

Sitanta Ni Mathghamhna looks at the industry’s own hall of shame—a précis of some of the biggest trading frauds in history.

Toshihide Iguchi, Daiwa Bank
TOTAL LOSS: $1.1 billion
Toshihide Iguchi, a former Japanese government bond trader at Daiwa Bank, was responsible for $1.1 billion in losses over a period of 11 years.

Iguchi’s slide began in 1983, when he made a $70,000 trading loss, which he concealed in order to protect his job. He continued trading to recoup the deficit which snowballed to

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@waterstechnology.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.waterstechnology.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@waterstechnology.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Waterstechnology? View our subscription options

Nasdaq reshuffles tech divisions post-Adenza

Adenza is now fully integrated into the exchange operator’s ecosystem, bringing opportunities for new business and a fresh perspective on how fintech fits into its strategy.

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a WatersTechnology account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here