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Earlier this year, cybersecurity researchers discovered a vulnerability in PHP, an open-source coding language used in roughly 70% of the world's websites, that had been lying dormant for a long time, and if exploited, could have led to disaster. And the researchers only understo ... Show More

It has been a big week for the AI trade — we've seen wobbles in the market, many of them in response to headlines like the Anthropic S-1 and earnings from the hyperscalers (Oracle, Microsoft, etc.). So what does Wall Street make of all the news, and how are they processing an inc ... Show More

It's obvious that things are getting more expensive, and there are plenty of reasons behind the surge in prices — whether it's wars or inflation or companies padding their profit margins. But with the release of AI agents like Meta's Muse, tech companies are promising consumers t ... Show More

<p>There’s a lot of talk about p2p lending these days. So we thought we could see what the fuss is all about</p> 

<p>In today’s episode for 17th May 2023, we explain why a fintech startup that was once the poster child of the Buy Now Pay Later movement is in all sorts of trouble.</p> <p>Before we get to today&#39;s story. here&#39;s a quick sidenote from Team Ditto. If you&#39;re someone who ... Show More

<p>Private credit took Wall Street by storm. But at a software company called Pluralsight, recent loan troubles are now highlighting risks that could be hidden in the sector. The FT’s senior US corporate finance correspondent Eric Platt and Due Diligence reporter Amelia Pollard w ... Show More

We are witnessing a transition, of an 80 year financial revolution, the old monetary system is dying and the new one is rising, and new bills this week show us it won't go smooth... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ... Show More

Since the financial crisis new lenders have stepped in to provide businesses with funding once provided by the big banks.Can the challengers disrupt the dominance of the incumbents? Emma Dunkley puts the question to Paul Lynam, chief executive of Secure Trust and Rhydian Lewis, c ... Show More

Klarna, Affirm and Afterpay have turned four easy payments into a whole new credit universe. Economic uncertainty and regulatory scrutiny—and, of course, the usual debt problems—are spoiling the fun. By Esmé E. Deprez, Evan Weinberger and Jenny SuraneSee omnystudio.com/listener f ... Show More

What happened in 'one of the biggest financial frauds in history'? How will WeWork’s fall from grace affect its rivals? Are Christmas adverts still the driver of retail’s Golden Quarter? Join Robert and Steph for this episode of The Rest Is Money as they answer all of these quest ... Show More

In today's world, where there's a need, there's an app. With the onset of the pandemic, many Indians have been struggling to make ends meet, and the demand for credit has skyrocketed. While a plethora of banks and fintech startups exist for just this, opportunistic loan sharks al ... Show More

<p>Modern brokerage firms in the City are an echo of another age. Not just because they still rely on people - rather than technology - to facilitate trade, but also because they have never shaken off the reputation of a culture of excess and bad behaviour.&nbsp;</p><br><p>The Ci ... Show More