logo
episode-header-image
May 2022
8m 58s

Investing’s cults of personality

Financial Times
About this episode

Hedge funds are trying to reposition themselves in the middle of this year’s heavy tech stock sell-off, and the director of the UN’s World Food Programme, David Beasley, explains how the war in Ukraine is causing a global food shortage. Plus, the FT’s Christian Davies tells the wild story of the guy behind the Luna cryptocurrency and its incredible downfall. 


Mentioned in this podcast:

Gabe Plotkin’s Melvin Capital to wind down funds

The mauling of Tiger Global

$40bn crypto collapse turns South Korea against the ‘Lunatic’ leader

The Rachman Review


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. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. 


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Yesterday
Fed holds rates as inflation fears grow
Meta and Microsoft reported quarterly earnings as investors raised concerns about AI spending, and the US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. The Bank of Japan is also expected to leave rates unchanged at its meeting on Friday, and UK oil and gas companies are looking awa ... Show More
12m 40s
Jul 29
The Big Tech earnings dilemma
Ukraine is shifting its long-range drone campaign to focus on critical Russian infrastructure, and Big Tech companies are facing an AI dilemma as they report quarterly earnings. Plus, Google DeepMind is leaving behind its Nobel-winning AlphaFold project for new ventures, and PwC ... Show More
12m 22s
Jul 28
Ares’ big play in private equity
A crucial gauge of risk in holding the debt of companies at the centre of the AI boom has hit a record high, private capital group Ares Management has held talks to acquire Leonard Green & Partners, and French company TotalEnergies will be able to continue selling gas from its fl ... Show More
12m 14s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
Hedge Fund Strategy Warning & Geopolitical Headwinds
 Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) As the best hedge fund strategy of 2023 becomes a magnet for mainstream investors, the risk models it relies on are getting a lot tougher to crack. (2) Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaw ... Show More
16 m
Oct 2018
Auditing cryptocurrencies, Brexit blues and 'naughty' banks in the US
David Crow and guests discuss a push by top accountancy firms to offer services to those with a foothold in the cryptocurrencies sector, a derivatives deal in Europe, Brexit blues at RBS, the search for a European investment banking champion and the US's 'naughty' banks.Contribut ... Show More
20m 54s
Mar 2022
Crypto Update 3/3/22 | 'Absolutely Surreal': Inside a Fund Raising Millions in Crypto for Besieged Ukraine
With bitcoin’s price slipping after a powerful rally earlier in the week appeared to stall, and an inside look at the current situation for a Ukrainian crypto fundraiser, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.  This episode is sponsored by Kava, Arculus an ... Show More
16m 49s
Jun 2022
Stock Market in Meltdown Mode
On this episode of MKT Call, Guy Adami, Dan Nathan and Carter Worth discuss the sell-off in stocks, bonds, commodities, and crypto. ---- MKT Call is brought to you by our presenting sponsors FactSet and OpenExchange. ---- Follow us on Twitter @MKTCall Follow Dan Nathan @RiskRe ... Show More
41m 37s
Aug 2024
Crypto Update | Navigating Crypto Volatility: Rate Cuts, Recession Fears, and More
The latest price moves and insights with Jennifer Sanasie and Banrion Capital Management co-founder and Chief Investment Strategist Victoria Bills. To get the show every day, follow the podcast here. Banrion Capital Management co-founder and Chief Investment Strategist Victoria B ... Show More
18m 48s
Nov 2022
Crypto Update | Traders Staggered as FTX Declares Bankruptcy (Including Its US Affiliate)
With crypto lender BlockFi pausing withdrawals, plus an inside look at the fast and loose kids who ran the FTX empire, CoinDesk’s “Markets Daily” is back with the latest news roundup. Today's Stories...Read the full show notes here. Featured Story: Bankman-Fried’s Cabal of Roomma ... Show More
13m 21s
Jan 2021
Wall St. Reviving Dream of Bitcoin ETF
Dr. Ken Redcross, Founder of Redcross Concierge, discusses Covid vaccines and communities most at risk. Bloomberg CityLab Reporter Kriston Capps talks about the story “Trump Has One Last Chance to Meddle With Census Numbers.” John Fieldly, CEO at Celsius Holdings, talks about the ... Show More
40m 13s