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Sep 2023
10m 54s

India shines at G20 summit

Financial Times
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PwC is planning to give up tens of millions of dollars of consulting work for its US audit clients, Australia’s biggest pension fund is going big on digital infrastructure, and Venezuelan government bonds are having a moment. Plus, the FT’s John Reed explains why this year’s G20 summit was a huge win for India. 


Mentioned in this podcast:

G20 backs bigger role for reformed World Bank

PwC to curtail consulting work for US audit clients to reduce conflict risk

Western nations accept ‘climbdown’ on Ukraine to salvage G20’s relevance

Venezuelan bonds rally as investors bet on detente with Washington

Credit: Piers Morgan Uncensored


The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, 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.


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