A Reg reading techie, his UK high street bank employer, some production code and a financial crash

A Reg reading techie, his UK high street bank employer, some production code and a financial crash

6 years ago
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https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/05/30/coding_horror_show_uk_bank/

Though there has been much handwringing and finger-pointing over what caused the last financial crash, one Reg reader experienced at first hand the type of muppetry that no doubt played a part.

The reader, who requested anonymity and so shall be called Bob, was a bright-eyed new recruit at an unnamed UK high street bank. His duties included working on the risk management system.