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24 Jul

Is China catching up with the US in AI? With Kyle Chan

The US has long been the world’s undisputed leader in AI. Now, that lead looks under threat. Cutting-edge Chinese models such as Kimi K3 are proving almost as capable as leading American models; meanwhile, companies in the US and Europe are turning to cheap, efficient Chinese software from companies including DeepSeek and Z.ai in an attempt to curb high usage costs. As China takes strides – and Beijing considers export controls on its AI models – Soumaya speaks to Kyle Chan, fellow at the Brookings Institution's John L Thornton China Center, to find out more. Subscribe to Soumaya's show on Apple, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever you listen. Further reading: Chinese AI start-up Moonshot launches model challenging Anthropic’s lead Companies turn to Chinese AI models to cut costs China weighs tighter export controls on AI models and chips Presented by Soumaya Keynes. Produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval. Original music and sound design by Breen Turner. Edwin Lane is the senior producer. Flo Phillips is the FT’s head of audio. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/11/2007

FT Money show, 9 November 2007

In this week's show: Bank shares: should investors sell or hold, as the credit crisis rolls on? Exchange traded funds: how new funds do more than track an index. Emerging markets: Dr Mark Mobius goes in search of small caps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/08/2015

Global stock market volatility and private banks' digital push

Claer Barrett and guests discuss the aftermath of 'Black Monday' in Chinese markets for private investors, and how the digital revolution is finally reaching the world of private banking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/06/2019

Neil Woodford, YouTube millionaires and Rich People's Problems

Neil Woodford, the star fund manager who launched his own equity fund five years ago, was forced to halt withdrawals from his Equity Income fund last week - FT Money's deputy editor talks to investment reporter Kate Beioley about what went wrong. Next up, listeners hear how to become a Youtube millionaires, and what your choice of wristwatch says about you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/12/2020

The dangers of being a ‘money mule’

If you’re offered the chance to make some easy money during the pandemic, what should you do? Money Clinic was emailed by 19-year-old student Henry who, along with many of his friends, had been contacted on Snapchat and Instagram and asked: ‘Do you want to make money working from home?’ To earn a few hundred pounds, students are being asked to open bank accounts, then receive and transfer money. This may sound innocuous. But as presenter Claer Barrett reveals, acting as a ‘money mule’ is a criminal offence, and could involve money laundering. Reformed fraudster Tony Sales and anti-fraud expert Mike Nathan explain how it works and how to stay safe online. If you would like to talk to Claer for a future episode, please email the Money Clinic team at money@ft.com with a short description of your dilemma, and how you would like us to help. Follow Claer on Twitter and Instagram @Claerb and read her weekly Serious Money column in the FT Money section of the FT Weekend newspaper. Further reading: -If you have been a victim of cyber crime, or want to report a scam attempt, here are the agencies to contact, depending on where you’re based, in the UK, the US or Europe -Claer’s FT column this week goes into much greater detail about money muling, and how parents can spot the signs -Claer won a Wincott Award for this 2018 column exposing “Modern Day Bank Robbery”, which highlights the techniques criminals use to steal money from the unwary online -You can also read Claer’s column: Don’t fall for these 10 financial scams -And Tony Sales, the reformed criminal we heard from on today’s show, will shortly be releasing his autobiography - The Big Con: How I stole £30m and got away with it, published by Mirror Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/02/2013

New highs for the stock market, stamp duty avoidance schemes and HMRC targets second homeowners

The stock market hits new highs - but can it last much longer? Stamp duty - it's one of the most unpopular taxes in Britain, but it's unwise to try to avoid it. And the taxman wages a new war on second home owners Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/10/2018

Share incentive schemes and what you really think of financial advisers

FT money editor Claer Barrett is joined by Money Mentor Lindsay Cook to discuss the perks and pitfalls of company share incentive schemes and columnist Jason Butler stops in to talk curbing Christmas shopping enthusiasm. Finally, why FT Money wants to know what you really think of your financial adviser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/02/2014

PPI and CPP compensation, investing in China, and solar panels for retirement

As banks' total PPI bill nears £20bn, is there anyone else entitled to compensation? Chinese equities have rarely been cheaper but which obstacles remain to investors? And are solar panels really a viable investment for your retirement? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/07/2014

Asset management, corporate bonds and annuities

James Pickford and guests discuss how changes in the asset management industry could benefit investors, the potential risks for corporate bond funds, and the sale of inappropriate annuity products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/05/2013

Tax-free pension cash, behavioural finance and will writing

Is your company short-changing you out of your pension? How our inbuilt biases get in the way of rational investment decisions. And how to write a proper will Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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