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Behind the Money

Financial Times
Carbon Credit Market
Blue Carbon
Meditation Retreats
Infrastructure
2024 US Presidential Election
United Nations Climate Conference
Financial Times
COP28
Intelligent Failure
Untold
Baidu
Failure
Germany's Economy
Liberia
Riad Salameh
Economic Collapse
Psychological Safety
Quantitative Easing
Regulatory Changes
Interest Rates

Behind the Money takes you inside the business and financial stories of the moment with reporting from Financial Times journalists around the world.

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After years of fast-paced growth, private credit is facing intense scrutiny. In recent months, investors have made requests to withdraw billions of dollars from the $2tn sector’s funds. The FT’s US private equity and deals editor Antoine Gara and US ... more

This week, we are revisiting a favorite episode. The natural diamond industry is facing an existential threat: lab-grown diamonds. They are chemically and physically identical to natural stones but they are a fraction of the price. Eleanor Olcott, th... more

Introducing Opus Dei, a new season of Untold from the Financial Times. Host Antonia Cundy uncovers the cultural and political influence of a controversial Catholic organisation in America. Opus Dei exists to help people get closer to God, but some me... more

US President Donald Trump handed crypto companies a huge win last year when he signed a piece of legislation to regulate an important part of the digital currency world: stablecoins. But ever since then, Wall Street banks have been fighting to change... more

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Recent Guests

Leslie Hook
FT natural resources editor
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Episode: Best of: How the diamond industry lost its sparkle
Konrad Kay
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Episode: Co-creators Mickey Down & Konrad Kay on ‘Industry’
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Episode: Co-creators Mickey Down & Konrad Kay on ‘Industry’
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Nobel laureate and pioneer in behavioral economics
Episode: The Economics Show: What economics gets wrong about human behaviour, with Richard Thaler
Nick Ephgrave
Head of the SFO, advocating for whistleblower rewards.
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Episode: Whistleblowing in the UK, Ep. 2: Is it ‘British’ to pay whistleblowers?
Suzi Ring
Legal correspondent for the Financial Times.
Financial Times
Episode: Whistleblowing in the UK, Ep. 2: Is it ‘British’ to pay whistleblowers?
Mary Inman
Prominent lawyer in the corporate whistleblowing space.
Episode: Whistleblowing in the UK, Ep. 2: Is it ‘British’ to pay whistleblowers?
Charlie Ergen
Founder and patriarch of EchoStar
EchoStar
Episode: Elon Musk and the end of a telecom tycoon’s dream
Mohandas Pai
Angel investor and pioneering executive in India's IT industry.
Episode: The unsustainable boom in India’s Silicon Valley

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Michela Tindera
Host of Behind the Money

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
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    6 stars

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    set2210
    United Statesa month ago
  • Focus on Fidelity

    The program on Fidelity was interesting. Unfortunately, the presenters did not discuss how Fidelity is likely to address the problems and challenges of selling private equity assets to retail investors and 401k account holders. The issues associated with private equity assets are frequently highlighted in the Financial Times! This foray into the private equity world is not going to end well. A brief mention should have been made about the potential dangers of private equity assets. Similarly, ho... more

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    ram645
    United States3 months ago
  • Not bad, but superficial

    In almost 30 minutes of discussion about OpenAI no one discussed the obvious. For OpenAI to massively grow revenue they have to stay in the lead. Anthropic, Google, xAI, and even Deepseek will have something to say about that. OpenAIs lead has dwindled, the gap between commercial and freely available AI models has closed, and many competitors have healthy cash flow already.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    HPonFI
    United States3 months ago
  • Good podcast with poor speech quality

    I really enjoy Behind the Money podcasts and this one about GE Vernon is a good example. The podcast provided good information but am sorry to note that the speech quality of Amanda Chu makes it so difficult to understand. Please, please get some speech training, you are a great reporter,

    Michaela Tindera, - keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    TravenAdventure
    United States10 months ago
  • Biased News is so Dull

    Disappointed not in the firing FCT story but in the complete lack of balance. Editorial team were clearly anti-Trump. Desperately lacking in neutral or balanced reporting. Really just a piece of political activism sold as journalism. Poor.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Jimini666
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Best of: How the diamond industry lost its sparkle
Q: Could Taylor Swift's engagement ring and public endorsement affect demand for natural diamonds?
Yes, high-profile endorsements can dramatically shift consumer perception and willingness to pay for natural diamonds, reinforcing the luxury narrative and potentially increasing demand for higher-end stones.
Best of: How the diamond industry lost its sparkle
Q: Leslie, why would you say that this sale matters for the diamond industry writ large?
The sale could redefine ownership, strategy, and marketing direction for the entire sector, influencing how other natural-diamond players position themselves and how the industry approaches pricing, branding, and innovation.
Wall Street and crypto battle over the future of money
Q: What are banks most worried about with stable coins paying interest?
They fear deposit flight, where customers move money from traditional banks to crypto platforms to earn higher interest, which would reduce banks' lending capacity and disrupt the core banking model.
Wall Street and crypto battle over the future of money
Q: What does the Genius Act do for stable coins, and why does it matter to Wall Street?
It establishes a federal regulatory framework for stable coins, providing guardrails that banks can operate within and enabling more legitimate use of stable coins in payments, which in turn accelerates crypto's integration into the broader financial system.
Wall Street and crypto battle over the future of money
Q: What has changed for crypto companies since the last time you discussed this topic on the show?
They've seen favorable policy shifts under the Trump administration, including a friendlier regulatory stance and moves toward acceptance of crypto, such as access to Fed payment rails for some players, and a formal framework for stable coins that legitimizes their use in mainstream finance.

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What is Behind the Money about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers in-depth discussions on finance, markets, regulation, and economic policy, driven by FT-scale reporting and high-profile guests. Episodes frequently cover corporate finance, regulatory changes, and strategic moves in asset management and banking, often tying these topics to real-world headlines and broader economic trends. Listeners tend to value thoughtful analysis, clear storytelling around complex financial topics, and access to candid insights from industry leaders and policy experts. A notable strength is its ability to connect sharp financial journalism with explainable context for a broad audience, while guests—from industry insiders to renowned economists and whistleblower advocates—help illuminate how money and p... more

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