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News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon. Hosted on Acast. See ... more
FAQs about FT News in Focus:How many episodes does FT News in Focus have?The podcast currently has 1,706 episodes available.
August 06, 2019Russia's futuristic tax systemIn a country that features prominently in international corruption league tables, it is surprising to find a futuristic tax system that has significantly narrowed the gap between revenue due and revenue collected. Chris Giles, the FT's economics editor, visited Russia's Federal Tax Service to find out how the system works. He discusses whether the model could be applied elsewhere with Suzanne Blumsom.Contributors: Suzanne Blumsom, executive editor, and Chris Giles, economics editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more13minPlay
August 01, 2019Former PM Davutoglu calls for new vision for TurkeyWith the economy in trouble and relations with western allies strained, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's grip over Turkey’s ruling AK party is showing signs of weakening. Former prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu tells the FT's Laura Pitel why he thinks the country needs a new vision.Contributor: Laura Pitel, Turkey correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon. Clips from edited interview with Ahmet Davutoglu and Reuters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more11minPlay
July 31, 2019What sterling's fall means for shoppers, exporters and investorsSterling has taken a beating in the currency markets, falling to a fresh two-year low against the US dollar on Tuesday. Michael Hunter discusses why this has happened and who will be affected with Katie Martin, the FT's capital markets editor.Contributors: Michael Hunter, markets reporter, and Katie Martin, capital markets editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more12minPlay
July 29, 2019London Stock Exchange sees future in global data businessThe London Stock Exchange group has confirmed that it is in advanced talks to buy Refinitiv in a $27bn deal that would turn it into a global exchanges and data powerhouse. Patrick Jenkins discusses the proposed deal with Arash Massoudi, the FT’s corporate finance and deals editor.Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, Arash Massoudi, corporate finance and deals editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more13minPlay
July 28, 2019Hatice Cengiz's mission: Don't forget JamalRoula Khalaf talks to Alec Russell about her meeting with Hatice Cengiz, fiancee of the murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who is now campaigning for his killers to be brought to justice. Contributors: Alec Russell, editor of FT Weekend, and Roula Khalaf, deputy editor. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more11minPlay
July 25, 2019The Brexit hopes of Britain's 'left behinds'Many of those who voted to leave the European Union live in deprived towns and cities of the UK and were disillusioned with politics. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation teamed up with a think-tank, UK in a Changing Europe, to find out what policies they would like to see to improve their lives. Andy Bounds discusses the findings with Anand Menon, one of the report's authors. Read Andy's article hereContributors: Andy Bounds, Enterprise Editor and North of England correspondent, and Anand Menon, Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London and director of the UK in a Changing Europe. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more14minPlay
July 24, 2019The lurking debt disaster behind India's tallest towerIn the past decade, some of India’s largest financial groups have made big investments in luxury property, notably an ambitious Mumbai tower that was supposed to set new standards in urban design. But the economic boom they hoped would spur demand failed to materialise. Jyotsna Singh talks to Benjamin Parkin in Mumbai about what went wrong and the resulting debt crisis that is holding back growth.Contributors: Jyotsna Singh, Delhi reporter, and Benjamin Parkin, Mumbai correspondent. Proucers: Jyotsna Singh and Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more8minPlay
July 23, 2019Boris Johnson's 100-day Brexit deadlineBritain's new prime minister Boris Johnson has set himself a 100-day deadline to achieve Brexit, with or without a deal with the European Union. Siona Jenkins discusses his chances of achieving this with Miranda Green, deputy opinion editor, and Jim Brunsden, EU correspondent.Contributors: Siona Jenkins, editor, UK news, Miranda Green, deputy opinion editor, and Jim Brunsden, EU correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more13minPlay
July 22, 2019NSO tech said to extend reach of off-the-shelf spywareNSO, an Israeli company whose spyware hacked WhatsApp, has told buyers its technology can now collect a targeted individual’s data stored in the cloud, according to people familiar with its sales pitch. Its tech is said to use industry-wide authentication techniques that have, until now, been thought to be secure. Malcolm Moore discusses the implications with Mehul Srivastava and Tim Bradshaw.Contributors: Malcolm Moore, technology news editor, Mehul Srivastava, Tel Aviv correspondent, and Tim Bradshaw, global tech correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more14minPlay
July 21, 2019Bobi Wine takes on Uganda's ageing dictatorDavid Pilling takes us on a tour of the African ghetto he visited with Bobi Wine, the rap singer turned politician, who has confirmed he will challenge Yoweri Museveni for the presidency of Uganda in 2021.Contributors: Alec Russell, editor of FT Weekend, and David Pilling, Africa editor. Producer: Fiona Symon. Music clip: Kyarenga by Bobi Wine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more13minPlay
FAQs about FT News in Focus:How many episodes does FT News in Focus have?The podcast currently has 1,706 episodes available.