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The objective of the challenge was to find out the extent to which private equity firms — often unknown outside the financial world — influence our lives and consumer choices. (Photo credits: George Downs)

Last week, Financial News reporter Becky Pritchard took on an unusual challenge — to spend the entire week avoiding all things private equity backed

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David Thomas

FCA set to slash rules for smaller private equity firms and hedge funds

Dubai’s finance sector has boomed. Now it needs regulators

Financial News journalists scoop prizes at State Street press awards

Pimco Emea boss Craig Dawson returns to California for new role

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Christian Stracke, global head of credit research, will run Emea from bond giant’s London office

BNP Paribas flies in Lynagh from New York to head UK global banking

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Mark Lynagh is succeeding Matthew Ponsonby who has resigned from the bank

PwC hires Jefferies managing director in deals push

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Big Four firm boosts insurance M&A team with hire from US bank

The ingredients are in place for a “sucker’s rally” in stocks.

The Stock Market’s Fear Gauges Point to a Bounce, Not a Bottom

Stan Druckenmiller, Bill Ackman and Jamie Dimon are among those raising concerns about the president’s steep, across-the-globe levies.

By Gregory Zuckerman, AnnaMaria Andriotis and Gina Heeb

Wall Street Starts to Speak Out Against Trump’s Tariffs

After announcing sweeping tariffs and triggering worldwide economic jitters, the president left Washington for a long weekend at his Florida clubs.

Trump Golfs, Fires Off Social Media Posts as Markets Convulse

Golf handicaps—how they’re calculated, how they’re used, how golfers manipulate them—are a big part of the game. And often misunderstood.

So, You Think You Understand Golf Handicaps? Think Again

The billionaire hedge-funder’s presence in the market has driven prices higher than ever before.

Ken Griffin Pushed the Luxury Home Market to New Highs—For Better or Worse

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