About this episode
EY employees were told that the plan to spin off the consulting business needs to be reworked, and Chinese president Xi Jinping is preparing to shore up financial stability at home while trying to keep up in an intense rivalry with the US over technology. Plus the FT’s Chris Giles explains just how bad a state the British economy is in. Mentioned in this podcast: EY split paused amid partner infighting over fate of tax experts What does Xi Jinping’s tighter regulatory grip on China mean for business? Cathie Wood’s flagship Ark fund tops $300mn in fees despite losses The UK economy has a London problem — but it’s not what you think Download the FT Edit app here: ft.com/ftedit 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.