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The KonMari craze10:38

21m ago10:38

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Marie Kondo is the Japanese tidying guru with a blunt black fringe and a vast wardrobe of white cardigans. She claims to love mess but has caused a sensation among Netflix subscribers with her new series on decluttering. So what exactly is the KonMari method and does it really spark joy? Horatia Harrod discusses the phenomenon with FT columnist ...…

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Santander's mis-hiring fiasco7:23

20h ago7:23

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Banco Santander said this week it would no longer hire Andrea Orcel, the outgoing boss of UBS’s investment bank, as its chief executive. The amount that the Spanish bank would have had to pay Mr Orcel to compensate him for deferred stock awards earned during his career at UBS was apparently just too much. Patrick Jenkins discusses what went wro ...…

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May's mission impossible on Brexit11:03

2d ago11:03

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Theresa May’s Brexit plan has been voted down in the largest ever defeat for a UK government on a major piece of legislation. Less than a third of parliament supported the deal. So what happens next? Siona Jenkins spoke to Henry Mance about the prime minister's options. Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Siona Jenkins, editor, UK ...…

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The murky world of data brokers7:50

3d ago7:50

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Did you know that your every online move is being watched and analysed by data brokers and advertising technology companies? What do they do with the data and does it matter? Malcolm Moore discusses the so-called 'privacy deathstars' with FT technology reporters Aliya Ram and Madhumita Murgia Contributors: Joshua Noble, weekend news editor, Mal ...…

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What’s next for WeWork9:15

4d ago9:15

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SoftBank changed course when it scaled back plans for an investment in WeWork from $16bn to $2bn. The FT’s Eric Platt spoke with US business editor Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson about what led to the cut in investment and why an IPO might come sooner than expected. Read Eric’s reporting here and Andrew’s profile on WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann he ...…

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What are the potential health benefits of gene editing?14:45

5d ago14:45

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Last year a Chinese scientist shocked the world by claiming that he had created the world’s first gene-edited babies. Anjana Ahuja talks to Robin Lovell-Badge, a developmental biologist and geneticist, about the controversy and about the potential for gene editing tools such as Crispr-Cas9 to revolutionise the treatment of genetic diseases.This ...…

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Stress in the City19:26

8d ago19:26

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Natalie Whittle discusses how to spot signs of stress at work and what can be done to help from conversations with colleagues to new treatments involving the use of psychedelic drugs, with William Shanahan, consultant psychiatrist, and Matthew Green, a writer with a focus on mental health. Read more here If you are affected by any of the issues ...…

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Banks, business and Brexit12:16

9d ago12:16

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While politicians in Westminster wrangle over the shape of Britain’s exit deal from the European Union, how are the mainstays of the economy coping with the continuing uncertainty? Katie Martin asks Patrick Jenkins, FT financial editor, and Sarah Gordon, FT business editor, how banks and businesses are preparing. Contributors: John Murray Brown ...…

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Youthful rapper challenges Africa's ageing autocrats9:24

10d ago9:24

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Bobi Wine, also known as the 'Ghetto President', has become a leading voice of dissent in Uganda and beyond as ageing presidents seek to crush opponents and cling to power. Orla Ryan discusses his appeal with the FT's Africa editor, David Pilling. Contributors: Naomi Rovnick, FT Live reporter, Orla Ryan, journalist and David Pilling, Africa edi ...…

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US government shutdown tests mettle of rival parties11:11

11d ago11:11

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The US government has been partially closed since December 22 over the border funding issue, leading thousands of federal workers to stay home or work without pay, and shuttering museums and national parks. Katie Martin discusses the reasons for the stand-off with the FT’s James Politi and Kadhim Shubber. Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executiv ...…

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Lebanon looks to China for role in Syria reconstruction9:24

12d ago9:24

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As Syria starts to rebuild some of its devastated cities, neighbouring Lebanon is hoping to turn itself into a logistics hub for reconstruction, financed in part by China. Chloe Cornish, the FT’s Middle East correspondent, tells Andrew England about why the port of Tripoli is key to these hopes. Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, ...…

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China role in 5G contracts presents dilemma for Europe10:39

14d ago10:39

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The EU is looking at ways of safeguarding against cyber security risks from the purchase of high tech equipment made in China. Huawei, a leading Chinese manufacturer of 5G technology, has attracted special attention because of its growing dominance in the telecoms sector. Contributors: Suzanne Blumson, executive editor, Madhumita Murgia, Europe ...…

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EU regime disrupts role of financial analysts8:12

15d ago8:12

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This week saw the anniversary of the introduction of Mifid II, a set of EU-wide rules aimed at making markets more transparent. But these rules have had some unintended consequences. Stephen Morris, the FT's European banking correspondent, discusses their impact on the financial analyst profession with Cat Rutter Pooley. Contributors: Suzanne B ...…

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Pre-election giveaways worry India's economists7:51

16d ago7:51

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India's ruling BJP and opposition Congress parties have been showering gifts on farmers ahead of parliamentary elections this year. But economists are worried about the long term impact of this competitive populism and suggest it won't do much to improve the lot of India's farmers. Amy Kazmin discusses the pre-election giveaways with Jyotsna Si ...…

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How much sleep do we need?18:22

18d ago18:22

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How much sleep do we need and can we have too much of it? Darren Dodd discusses why sleep is now being seen as an acute health issue in developed societies with the FT’s science editor Clive Cookson and neuroscientist Matthew Walker, author of Why we sleep Contributors: Naomi Rovnick, FT Live reporter, Darren Dodd editor of FT Health, Clive Coo ...…

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Corporate year in review11:09

21d ago11:09

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Which companies made the biggest headlines in 2018 and what's the outlook for 2019? Tom Braithwaite, FT companies editor, discusses the big corporate themes of this year and next with Katie Martin, capital markets editor. Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Tom Braithwaite, companies editor and Katie Martin, capital markets editor. P ...…

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Mind the gender pay gap11:47

22d ago11:47

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Gender pay gap reporting became compulsory for UK companies with 250 or more employees last year. But those hoping to see swift action from employers to narrow the gap will be disappointed. Financial Times analysis of the data lodged in April 2018 reveals that the gap has barely shifted from the previous year. Sarah O’Connor discusses the findi ...…

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Walmsley's GSK gamble9:06

25d ago9:06

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GlaxoSmithKline is combining its consumer health business with that of US rival Pfizer, paving the way for a separation of its core consumer and pharmaceuticals businesses within three years. Chief executive Emma Walmsley is betting the cash generated by the enlarged consumer unit will fund further investment in the pharmaceutical business ahea ...…

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George Soros: standard bearer for liberal democracy21:23

27d ago21:23

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The Financial Times’s choice of Person of the Year is usually a reflection of their achievements. In the case of George Soros this year, his selection is also about the values he represents. Robert Shrimsley discusses the FT's choice with Lionel Barber and Roula Khalaf. This podcast was first published as a Big Read podcast. Read Roula Khalaf's ...…

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Delayed Congo poll offers slim hope for change10:24

28d ago10:24

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Congo’s elections on Sunday were set to herald the country’s first transition of power by the ballot box, with President Joseph Kabila stepping down after 17 years in office. But an explosion of violence has caused the polls to be postponed. Orla Ryan discusses what happened with the FT’s Africa editor David Pilling Contributors: Joshua Noble, ...…

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US stocks tumble on Fed rate decision and outlook8:48

29d ago8:48

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Investors on Wall Street sent their sharpest response to an interest rate rise since 1994 after the Federal Reserve defied pressure from Donald Trump by boosting rates for the fourth time this year. The FT's senior investment commentator Mike Mackenzie explains the market reaction, as well as what we learned from the Fed's outlook for the US ec ...…

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Pressure builds on US tech companies over Russia manipulation8:16

1M ago8:16

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Big tech companies are under fire again for failing to disclose key information about how Russia used their services to promote a pro-Trump agenda both before and after the 2016 election. Kiran Stacey, FT Washington correspondent, talks to Fiona Symon about the allegations, contained in two reports written for the Senate intelligence committee, ...…

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Malaysia files charges against Goldman over 1MDB fraud8:10

1M ago8:10

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Malaysian prosecutors are seeking fines of over $3bn from Goldman Sachs and prison terms for two of its bankers for their alleged role in the country’s long running 1MDB scandal. Stefania Palma has been covering the story for the FT and she spoke to Tom Braithwaite about the latest developments. Contributors: Naomi Rovnick, FT Live reporter, St ...…

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Isis returns to its insurgent roots11:30

1M ago11:30

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Four years after Isis controlled as much as a third of Iraq and declared a caliphate, it has retrenched, but still has the power to carry out kidnappings, killings and bombings. Chloe Cornish talks to Andrew England about the continuing threat posed by the group to stability in the region Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, Chlo ...…

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EU moves closer to adopting human rights sanctions law10:51

1M ago10:51

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An EU-wide human rights sanctions regime is in sight after EU foreign ministers agreed to work on a Dutch proposal to end impunity for individual abusers no matter where they come from. This is thanks in no small part to the efforts of one man, Bill Browder, who has made it his personal mission to see such legislation adopted throughout the wor ...…

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Big Four accounting firms reveal sexual harassment data6:54

1M ago6:54

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Britain’s top accounting firms revealed this week that dozens of partners have been let go following inappropriate behaviour, including bullying and sexual harassment. Madison Marriage talks to Tom Braithwaite about how the story developed, and what the revelations tell us about sexual harassment policies at the Big Four in the Me Too era. Cont ...…

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Dell shareholders back return to the public market7:11

1M ago7:11

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Five years after quitting the Nasdaq exchange, Michael Dell's technology company is set to return to the public market after a fierce fight over its valuation. The FT's US editor of the Lex column, Sujeet Indap, explains the backstory.

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Global spotlight on Pakistan's blasphemy laws9:32

1M ago9:32

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The case of Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman targeted by Islamist extremists, has focused international attention on the country's draconian blasphemy laws and on its treatment of its Christian minority. Farhan Bokhari tells Jyotsna Singh why the issue is such a difficult one for Imran Khan, the prime minister, to resolve. Contributors: S ...…

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Can science solve the problem of climate change?12:30

1M ago12:30

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Global carbon dioxide emissions are accelerating, despite pledges by nearly 200 countries to limit global warming. So what can be done? Can science provide the answers? Professor Nilay Shah, of London’s Imperial College, tells Clive Cookson about the findings of a recent report on the subject Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, ...…

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Arrest of Huawei executive revives US-China trade tensions11:00

1M ago11:00

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The arrest in Canada of Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, has triggered fears of renewed trade tensions between the US and China, just when markets had detected signs of a truce. Victor Mallet discusses the arrest and its implications with Louise Lucas, Nic Fildes and Adam Samson. Contributors: Katie Martin ...…

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Sabarimala dispute undermines India's highest court8:46

1M ago8:46

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The refusal of Hindu mobs to abide by a Supreme Court decision to allow women to worship at the Sabarimala shrine in Kerala has worried many people in India who fear it shows a dangerous tendency for the ruling party to back religious zealots and undermine the rule of law in India. Amy Kazmin discusses the dispute with Jyotsna Singh Contributor ...…

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Investors needed to save the planet13:49

1M ago13:49

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Countries that signed up to the Paris climate accord are meeting in Poland to discuss how to put their pledges into action. How will the funds for investment be raised and how much has been allocated so far? Leslie Hook puts these questions to Zoe Knight and Alice Ross. Read more on this topic in the FT’s Special Report on Sustainable Finance C ...…

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What's behind the rise in food allergies?14:23

2M ago14:23

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Life-threatening allergic reactions are on the rise, particularly in western countries like the UK, Canada and the US. So what is causing this and how should the business and medical worlds respond? Maija Palmer puts these questions to Julianne Ponan, founder of creative nature, and to allergy experts Adam Fox and Tari Haahtela Contributors: Na ...…

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How the ultra-rich hide their properties8:24

2M ago8:24

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The FT's Judith Evans reports on what some of the world's wealthiest homeowners do to maintain secrecy about the properties they buy and sell, and how the UK government's efforts to combat money laundering are bringing these practices into focus.

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What to watch for at the G20 summit8:48

2M ago8:48

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Leaders from the world's most powerful countries are gathering for the G20 summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina to discuss matters such as trade and market regulation. But this year's meeting is set to be particularly dramatic. The FT's James Politi explains what to expect. Contributors: James Politi, world trade editor, Jennifer Sigl. Producer: E ...…

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How dangerous is the Ukraine-Russia flare-up?9:32

2M ago9:32

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Russia captured three Ukrainian boats and their crews off the coast of Crimea at the weekend, prompting Ukraine to impose martial law in 10 border regions and to warn of the threat of full-scale war with Russia. Hannah Murphy asks Henry Foy and Roman Olearchyk what’s behind the latest flare-up Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor; ...…

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How will López Obrador address the US-Mexico border crisis?8:19

2M ago8:19

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Ahead of the inauguration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador as president of Mexico, the FT's Jude Webber reports on the state of the migrant crisis along the US-Mexico border, and what we can expect for relations between the new leader and US president Donald Trump.

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Concerns raised over Google and DeepMind health data9:31

2M ago9:31

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Google's decision to move the health unit of its London-based DeepMind subsidiary from London to California has raised questions about what will happen to the UK patient data it has been given access to. Malcolm Moore discusses what’s behind the move and why it has raised concerns with Madhumita Murgia. Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive ...…

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Syrian refugee family faces bleak future as debts mount6:23

2M ago6:23

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The FT's Chloe Cornish visits a family of Syrian refugees in the mountains of Lebanon and hears the story of their struggle to survive Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor and Chloe Cornish, Middle East correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Despite records, a mixed bag at New York's art auctions6:54

2M ago6:54

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A few trophy sales made headlines last week at the New York art auctions, including paintings from Edward Hopper and David Hockney that each sold for more than $90m. In total, Christie’s, Phillips and Sotheby’s sold close to $2bn worth of art during the week. But some marquee works also went unsold. So what do the sales signal about the mood am ...…

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Can Carlos Ghosn's legacy survive Nissan allegations?9:41

2M ago9:41

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Carlos Ghosn, one of the most powerful figures in the auto industry, was arrested this week after an internal investigation at Nissan that uncovered what the Japanese automaker called numerous “significant acts of misconduct”. Tom Braithwaite talks to Kana Inagaki, Peter Cambell and Vanessa Houlder about what this means for Mr Ghosn and the thr ...…

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Whistleblower points to Deutsche Bank's role in Danske money laundering scandal8:22

2M ago8:22

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The first public testimony of the British man who exposed one of the world’s largest money laundering cases has pointed to the involvement of two US banks and a European bank’s US subsidiary, identified by the FT as Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America. Patrick Jenkins discusses the revelations with Richard Milne. Contributors: Kat ...…

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How the mafia infiltrated Italy's food chain9:22

2M ago9:22

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Italy’s food chain has been thoroughly infiltrated by the mafia, from field to fork. Hannah Roberts investigated the problem and told Josh Noble what she found Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Hannah Roberts, Rome-based investigative reporter. Producer: Fiona Symon…

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Russia's controversial new gas pipeline to Europe11:07

2M ago11:07

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Russia and Germany are pressing ahead with the construction of a controversial pipeline to export Russian gas to Europe, despite strong opposition from the US administration, which has threatened sanctions. Katie Martin asks Henry Foy and Tobias Buck why the project is important for Germany and why it has attracted such strong opposition. Contr ...…

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Italy’s economic drift10:36

2M ago10:36

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The European Commission recently rejected Italy’s spending plans for 2019, noting that they are in danger of running an excessive public deficit. So why is the Italian government proposing to expand public spending? John Murray Brown is joined by Valentina Romei and Miles Johnson to discuss the challenges of Italian economic stagnation and stru ...…

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How Amazon chose New York and Virginia for HQ27:47

2M ago7:47

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The ecommerce giant plans to put big new offices in Long Island City, in New York, and Arlington, Virginia, ending the 14-month long search for a second headquarters. So why these two cities? The FT’s Shannon Bond explains Amazon’s decision and what these new headquarters tell us about the future direction of its business. Read Shannon’s latest ...…

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US China chip wars10:19

2M ago10:19

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Computer chips have become the latest battleground in the trade war between the US and China. Caught in the middle is China chip maker, Fujian Jinhua, which the US has charged with conspiracy to steal trade secrets from US rival Micron. Malcolm Moore discusses the case and China’s efforts to build its own semiconductor industry with Emily Feng ...…

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Why did prosecutors raid BlackRock's German offices?8:54

2M ago8:54

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BlackRock's Munich offices have been caught up in a long running investigation into a tax fraud, thought to have cost the German authorities as much as €7bn. This has embroiled Friedrich Merz, BlackRock's German chief, who is hoping to succeed Angela Merkel as head of the CDU party next month. Katie Martin discusses the fraud and which financia ...…

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Travels in Moneyland16:58

2M ago16:58

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Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland, tells Caroline Binham about his attempts to track down the wealth hidden away by the world's crooks and kleptocrats and why the problem urgently requires a transnational solution. Contributors: Josh Noble, weekend news editor, Oliver Bullough, journalist and author, Caroline Binham, financial regulation cor ...…

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Persimmon chief loses job after pay controversy6:02

2M ago6:02

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Jeff Fairburn, Britain’s highest paid chief executive last year, has been asked to stand down after the controversy over his bonus proved too much for the company he led, the UK housebuilder Persimmon. So does this mean an end is in sight for excessive executive pay or is this just an isolated case? John Murray Brown puts the question to the FT ...…

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