Colombia seeks $1bn in funds as UN aid appeal falls well short of target

With the exodus set to continue, the strains on Bogotá and other governments are set to intensify

Brazilian president criticised for rubbing elbows with crowds while awaiting second virus test results

Government warns of ‘restructuring’ in return for rescue funding

New party leader gives clear signal he will take party in a different direction

The director talks about gender-swaps, fundraising and the future of drama after lockdown

Beirut hit by another sovereign bond downgrade amid political crisis

Once known for its resilience, the country’s fragile financial system has triggered angry protests

Emirate seeks to get grip on sector after prices fall 40% from their 2014 peak

London-based Ashmore bet heavily on the country’s short-term debt

Investors seeking safe haven for cash are driving a real estate boom

Ignacio Galán says energy distributor’s listing highlights president’s market-friendly policies

Proposal successfully passes committee stages on the way to plenary vote

Mismanagement and corruption leave some of nation’s biggest teams on brink of collapse

My portfolio is down about 35 per cent, but I’m sticking with my small-cap heroes 

Advanced equipment can detect problems 75 days before they occur

Debbie White to step down as group strengthens leadership of its three divisions

Fears of Russian influence revive drive to track corporations’ true owners

Social security overhaul is key part of plan to rein in budget deficit

The pandemic will prompt new rules insisting on better margins for error and will embed more safety-first habits

Routine operations ban to be eased but capacity to handle virus resurgence will remain

Ross McEwan to step down from top job at end of October

Stefan Bomhard joins tobacco group from car dealer Inchcape

Combining Virgin Media and O2 would reshape British telecoms market

Despite good musicianship from both principals, their songs make little impression

New album channels protest music and social comment through Delta blues mythology and psych-rock

Transport group also expects its Greyhound bus service to receive US financial support

Court hears claim in lawsuit that has laid bare feud over media, retail and hospitality empire

Optimism of large chains belies scepticism that film goers will flock back

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Although it suffers from lack of independence, it should be fixed rather than scrapped

Steve Easterbrook lost his job after relationship with colleague but kept stock options

Patrick Jenkins and guests discuss RBS as Alison Rose, the first woman to lead one of the UK’s top banks, takes the helm, Iqbal Khan and the hiring spat between Credit Suisse and UBS, and the role of US investment banks in the failed WeWork IPO. With special guest John Cronin of Goodbody stockbrokers in Dublin.

Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, financial editor, Nicholas Megaw, retail banking correspondent, Stephen Morris, European banking correspondent, and Laura Noonan, US banking editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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David Crow and guests discuss the scandal that has engulfed Credit Suisse, including the apparent suicide of a security consultant involved in a corporate espionage operation for the bank, US bank Wells Fargo's new chief executive, and the merits of the European Central Bank's interest rate policy. With special guest Jean Pierre Mustier, president of the European Banking Federation and chief executive of Italian bank UniCredit.

Contributors: David Crow, Banking editor, Sam Jones, correspondent in Zurich, Laura Noonan, US banking editor, and Patrick Jenkins, financial editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

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Move in response to UN call to focus on preventing Covid-19 outbreak in war-torn country

An activist who dug his own course in pursuit of reform

The Futurists’ fervent belief in progress heralded disaster; now we worry about what the future will bring. But the FT’s arts writer finds grounds for optimism – and an unexpectedly hippy vibe – at a London ideas festival  

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A developing theme in new music sees artists navigating the fine line between criticism and complicity - and revelling in the contradictions.  

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What makes a good Christmas song? Should it be cheesy or serious? And why do millennials love them? 

FT pop writers discuss festive classics old and new - from carols to Mariah Carey, Greg Lake to Phil Spector, Sufjan Stevens to Run-DMC. Plus, which 2017's best Christmas song: Gwen Stefani's 'You Make it Feel Like Christmas' or Sia's 'Santa's Coming for Us'?

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From the unstoppable rise of hip-hop to the 'millennial whoop', what does today's new music sound like? And how has social media changed the relationship between artists and fans?

Harriet Fitch Little, India Ross and Griselda Murray Brown discuss Drake, Cardi B and DJ Khaled - in particular 'Wild Thoughts' ft. Rihanna and Bryson Tiller from 2017, which leans heavily on the melody and mood of Santana's 1999 hit 'Maria Maria', the coming-of-age soundtrack for the oldest cohort of millennials. 

Warning: this podcast contains a live 'millennial whoop'.

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Finding suitable childcare is an issue that we know makes many of the FT Money Show listeners bawl so we've invited someone onto the show to try to make sense of it. Today's lead guest on the FT Money Show, Izabella Kaminska, was so struck by the financial complexity of working out the costs of hiring a nanny - from tax, to organising a pension and accounting for various extras - she decided to write about her experiences. On this week's podcast Izzy talks to presenter Claer Barrett about the true costs of childcare.

Plus, we discuss what makes a person more at risk of being scammed.

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The well-advised wealthy are worrying that pensions benefits could be cut. FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett asks the FT's pensions expert for the details. Next up we discuss whether it's better to invest in buy to let or a holiday let? And if you're thinking of buying a new car you might change your mind about how you finance it after you listen to this podcast. 

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Is time running out for pensions tax relief? Chancellor Sajid Javid is reported to be considering a major shake-up of pensions at the Budget in a months time. The FT's pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo talks to FT Money editor Claer Barrett about what form this could take. Next up, we debate the value of the Winter Fuel Allowance for wealthy pensioners. And finally, our resident property guru James Pickford on how the next property cycle could turn out. 

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Could Isas overtake pensions as the UK's tax-saving vehicle of choice? The tax benefits of pensions have been steadily eroded over the past decade but at the same time, Isas have been coming into their own. Most people approaching retirement today will rely on a combination of pensions and Isa income. In this week's show, FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett takes a break from covering the coronavirus and what it means for your money, and interviews the FT's Money Mentor columnist about why investors like Isas so much and how these investments compare to pensions. 

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These governments desperately need financial breathing space to fight the pandemic

Century-old agriculture lender is latest state group in need of government support

A self-effacing intellectual who rose to the very centre of power

Plea for increased humanitarian help has gone unanswered and funding is set to be cut further

You will not keep a diverse workforce unless its members feel they are fully part of the organisation

To move on to a dream job, have someone ready to replace you at the old one