For decades, Crispin Odey sat atop the UK’s hedge fund scene. Lauded by many in financial circles as a charismatic maverick and known for taking high-risk bets on the market, he seemed untouchable. Until two weeks ago. The FT published a scathing investigation detailing the accounts of more than a dozen women accusing Odey of sexual misconduct. Madison Marriage and Antonia Cundy, from the FT’s special investigations team, look at the fallout from these allegations, and explain whether they think this is the start of a reckoning in UK finance.  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: How Crispin Odey evaded sexual assault allegations for decades The week the City ditched Crispin Odey When it comes to harassment, the City must stop protecting its wallet The fallout from the FT’s Crispin Odey investigation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  On Twitter, follow Madison Marriage (@miss_marriage), Antonia Cundy (@antoniacundy) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07). You can contact Madison and Antonia directly here: madison.marriage@ft.com and antonia.cundy@ft.com Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ghana was once considered a success story and a model for African development. But after suffering several economic shocks, the west African country is now struggling to pay off its debts. The FT’s west Africa correspondent Aanu Adeoye and Africa editor David Pilling explain how Ghana exemplifies the debt cycle that many African countries find themselves stuck in, and what has to change to break it.  Clip from GhanaWeb TV - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  For further reading: How Ghana’s economy became a cautionary tale for Africa Africa needs international help to avoid a lost decade Ghana default puts domestic debt ‘can of worms’ in the spotlight Ghana secures $3bn IMF deal after creditors agree to debt restructuring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  On Twitter, follow Aanu Adeoye (@aanuadeoye), David Pilling (@davidpilling) and Michela Tindera (@mtindera07) Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.