Private equity: from cutthroats to frenemies
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.
Elections officials in Kenya announced a winner in last week’s presidential election but the result is being challenged, Iran denies involvement in the stabbing of controversial author Salman Rushdie, and China cut a crucial lending rate for the first time since January. Plus, we look at how the private equity industry evolved from a group of mercenary dealmakers to co-operative rivals.
Mentioned in this podcast:
William Ruto wins Kenya’s presidential election
Iran denies linked to Rushdie attack
China cuts lending rate as economic data disappoint and Covid cases rise
The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson and Marc Filippino. The show’s editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.
Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com
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