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Credit Suisse scandal, Wells Fargo's new chief and ECB interest rate policy

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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Egypt embassy building seized in battle over payout

Bailiffs’ move in Netherlands escalates dispute between businessman and Cairo




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The #stayhome essential grooming guide

Men — Resist the clippers with these eight hair savers




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Louis de Bernières on how to film a book

Jan Dalley is joined by Louis de Bernières, author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, the playwright Mike Packer, and journalist Carl Wilkinson to discuss literary adaptations. At the Oscars this month, six of the nine movies up for Best Picture are based on books – and the film version of de Bernières’ novel Red Dog is released in the UK on February 24. Why are adaptations so popular? Are filmmakers and investors just playing it safe in uncertain times? And how does it feel to see your novel – or play – on the big screen? Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  


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Quiet, please: Peter Aspden on Kraftwerk and crucifixions

The German band’s shows at Tate Modern were wildly oversubscribed. But hot tickets and artistic pleasure don’t necessarily go hand in hand, says the FT’s arts writer  


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Hobson-Jobson: Julius Purcell on linguistic “barbarisms”

The thought of French purists fretting over ‘les snackbars’ has long-tickled English-speakers  


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Rubble cause: Peter Aspden on ‘Ruin Lust’

Tate Britain’s new show explores our fascination with ruins. But where yesterday’s aficionados looked to the remains of ancient civilisations, today’s ruinous visions are of the future  


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The loser’s guide to movie-going

Film screenings are becoming ever more inventive, with fine dining, unusual venues and even hot tubs thrown in to lure audiences. But for Antonia Quirke, nothing can match the downbeat charm of a black-box cinema on a weekday afternoon  


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Rhythm and bruises: Peter Aspden on Boy Blue

The FT’s arts writer enjoys the troupe’s dance extravaganza at the Barbican – and explains why the fusion of hip-hop and martial arts might just conquer the world  


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Beginnings and endings: Taylor Swift and Sylvie Guillem

As pop star Swift, 24, takes a stand against Spotify and dancer Guillem, 49, announces her retirement, Peter Aspden reflects on two very different divas  


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Cover story: the golden age of Esquire

Between 1962 and 1972, the magazine set new standards for its industry – and in doing so created the perfect collectible, says Peter Aspden  


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The life of a song: Shipbuilding

Elvis Costello wrote the song during the Falklands War yet, David Honigmann says, its specific political subtext didn't deter Suede, The Unthanks and others from covering it. Credits: Domino Recording, Universal Music Catalogue)/Elvis Costello, Topic Records Ltd, RabbleRouser Music  


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The Life of a Song: Strange Fruit

Billie Holiday’s 1939 'Strange Fruit' was called 'the first significant protest in words and music, the first unmuted cry against racism'. Other singers attempted it, from Nina Simone and Diana Ross to Jeff Buckley and Kanye West. But could any match the power of the impassioned original? FT pop writers David Cheal, Fiona Sturges and Helen Brown discuss the song's origins and afterlife.

 

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The best Christmas music: a definitive guide

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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Are you facing losses from the closure of the Woodford equity income fund?

Hundreds of thousands of investors with money trapped in the Woodford Equity Income fund found out this week that the fund is to be liquidated, the fund manager would be sacked and that their money would be returned to them eventually. Claer Barrett, FT money editor, talks to guests about how much money investors have lost and how much they are likely to get back and when. Plus we hear from someone who was landed with a £476 fine and a criminal record - just for forgetting to charge her iphone. 

 

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Be careful how you play the Bame game when recruiting

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




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How to take down walls and build a strategic network

Why women must conquer their fear of networking and do it anyway




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Five claims from US health official behind whistleblower suit

Rick Bright alleges government ignored coronavirus warnings and engaged in ‘cronyism’




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Papua New Guinea threatens to seize Barrick’s Porgera gold mine

Prime minister escalates dispute over Canada-listed group’s licence




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Brazil’s justice minister quits in blow to Bolsonaro

Sérgio Moro was the face of nation’s long-running ‘Car Wash’ anti-corruption probe




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European regulators ramp up scrutiny of investment fund liquidity

Heavy redemptions during coronavirus-induced sell-off  spark concerns




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Forecasting in times of stress requires a different lens

‘Anna Karenina principle’ suggests every unhappy economy is unhappy in its own way




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Companies warn over guidance on getting UK back to work

Measures to ease lockdown will be costly and difficult in practice, particularly in hospitality trade




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Short cuts: Aiguille du Midi cable car to reopen; disinfection booths at Hong Kong airport

Chamonix’s cable car back in business after two months, albeit with strict social-distancing measures




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The call that triggered a US impeachment inquiry

Many US Democrats had pushed for an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump after the Mueller probe into Russian meddling in the last US election released its findings. But it took a July telephone conversation between Mr Trump and Ukraine’s new president to persuade Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US house of Representatives, that it was time to act. Katie Martin discusses what happens next and what we know so far with Demetri Sevastopulo, Washington bureau chief.


Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, and Demetri Sevastopulo, Washington bureau chief. Producer: Fiona Symon

 

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Ukraine's role in the US impeachment inquiry

Ukraine has found itself at the centre of the US impeachment inquiry, just as new president Volodymyr Zelensky set out to fulfill his election promise to end corruption. Pilita Clark asks Ben Hall, the FT's Europe editor, what it is about Ukraine creates so much trouble in far flung places and whether it could end up harming Donald Trump's chances of re-election.


Contributors: Pilita Clark, business columnist, and Ben Hall, Europe editor. Producer: Fiona Symon

 

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Persecution of China's Uighur Muslims exposed

Growing a beard, praying in public and calling someone overseas. These are some of the 'offences' for which Uighur Muslims have been sent to internment camps in the Xinjiang region of China, according to a leaked document known as the Karakax list. Adrienne Klasa talks to the FT reporters who discovered the document, Christian Shepherd and Laura Pitel. Read the FT story here


Contributors: Adrienne Klasa, creative producer, Christian Shepherd, Beijing correspondent, and Laura Pitel, Turkey correspondent. Producers: Persis Love and Fiona Symon

 

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Roche boss who says bitter pill of truth is only way to build trust  

Severin Schwan unapologetic for outspoken criticism of state responses to coronavirus




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NYSE to review circuit-breakers after sharp drops

US benchmark S&P 500 can drop a maximum 7 per cent before first protection kicks in




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Dyson and the art of making quick decisions

Companies from Boeing to HSBC have discovered the danger of delaying hard choices




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US small-caps rebound as equity rally broadens

Smaller companies in ‘epic rally’ on optimism over coronavirus and policy support




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Gupta completes acquisition of bankrupt Indian steelmaker

Business tycoon’s GFG Alliance makes first foray into fast-growing market after long court battle




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London Gatwick under a cloud as carriers threaten to quit airport

Virgin Atlantic could be followed by British Airways in abandoning UK’s second-biggest gateway




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Takeaway suitor Naspers flaunts $8bn takeover budget

South African ecommerce group insists it remains in acquisition mode




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US mortgage lenders face liquidity crunch

Non-bank lenders put on downgrade watch as sector braces for wave of borrowers not paying




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UK watchdog orders insurers to pay small business claims quickly

FCA warns failure to act could count against provider’s regulatory record




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Why the cost of protecting directors from lawsuits has soared

Tesla’s decision to buy liability cover from Elon Musk instead of a traditional insurer comes after premiums shot up




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The detective work required to ease lockdown

We need more and better surveys from across the globe to help us take the right course




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Revolut on the hunt for acquisitions

UK fintech plans to use recent $500m fundraising to buy rivals hit by coronavirus pandemic




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Louis Bacon’s Moore Capital gains after going it alone

Billionaire investor hits winning bets in global macro after closing to external money




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Equity market rally runs out of steam

S&P 500 closes lower as investors await more evidence of progress against virus and extra stimulus




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Surge in housebuilding boosts UK construction

Activity grew at its fastest pace in more than a year in February




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Women in construction need on-site experience to build their careers

Targets to include more women mean little without cultural change in the industry




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UK housebuilders close sites despite lockdown exemption

Taylor Wimpey and Barratt halt work in effort to stem spread of coronavirus




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Building sites start to close despite government advice

Move comes amid escalating political row with London’s mayor over coronavirus risks




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UK construction: financial muscle required

Companies with strong balance sheets are best placed for post-crisis rebuild




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Europe’s construction activity collapses as lockdown hits builders

Coronavirus damage to economy drives eurozone investor sentiment to a record low




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Building site closures undermine key housing targets

Lockdown threatens UK’s push to tackle national housing shortage




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UK carmakers and housebuilders plan return to work

Jaguar Land Rover, Aston Martin, Taylor Wimpey and Vistry set to reopen some operations




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A misguided court judgment in Germany

The ECB’s asset purchases are vital to the stability of the eurozone