Barings Bank reopens

Title

Barings Bank reopens

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

7 Mar 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:03:45

Description

Report on the opening of Barings Bank Limited, after it’s previous downfall at the hands of Nick Leeson. Administrator Nigel Hamilton says the future is bright for Barings; ING Chairman Aad Jacobs describes his company’s decision to buy into Barings, and is optimistic; staff in London give their opinion on the ING deal; Leith Mills of BIFU union comments. Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Nigel Hamilton; Aad(?) Jacobs; Leith Mills

Keywords

Trade unions; Employment; Banks; BIFU; Nick Leeson; Barings Bank; ING

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