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Bernhard Meier
Convicted Bank Leu Portfolio Manager Who Piggybacked Dennis Levine's Insider Trades
Portfolio Manager, Bank Leu (Nassau)
Overview
Bernhard Meier was a portfolio manager at Bank Leu's Nassau, Bahamas branch who copied Dennis Levine's insider trades for his own personal profit. Unlike colleague Bruno Pletscher, Meier initially resisted cooperation with SEC investigators and participated in efforts to conceal the paper trail. He was eventually convicted of securities fraud for his piggybacking trades. His case demonstrated that corruption at Bank Leu extended to active participation in insider trading by the bank's own officers.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Copied Dennis Levine's insider trades through Bank Leu Nassau for personal profit
Participated in efforts to conceal evidence from SEC investigators
Initially resisted cooperation unlike colleague Bruno Pletscher
Related Investigations (1)
Criminal Charges & Violations
1 documented violations
15 U.S.C. 78j(b), SEC Rule 10b-5Securities fraud for piggybacking insider trades(Federal)
Known Associates & Connections
Dennis Levine
Levine held secret accounts at Bank Leu; Meier piggybacked his trades
Bruno Pletscher
Fellow Bank Leu officer who piggybacked trades and later became key cooperating witness
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- Unknown
- Birthplace
- Switzerland
Education
Key Timeline
1978-1986
Piggybacked Dennis Levine's insider trades through Bank Leu Nassau for personal profit
1985-1986
Participated in cover-up efforts when SEC began investigating Bank Leu; resisted cooperation
1987
Convicted of securities fraud for piggybacking Levine's insider trades