Efforts to improve diversity and inclusion must not be sidelined as companies rebuild

‘There is hardly a place on earth less suited to the age of social distancing’

Allegations of high-level corruption have convulsed the Mediterranean island state of Malta and shocked the rest of Europe. Public anger has been unleashed by dramatic recent developments in the investigation into the killing of the journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in a car bomb attack in October 2017. Ben Hall discusses the wider repercussions of the case with Josephine Cumbo and Michael Peel.

Contributors: Ben Hall, Europe editor, Josephine Cumbo, pensions correspondent, and Michael Peel, EU diplomatic correspondent. Producer: Fiona Symon

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The full impact of the deadly Sars-like virus that has spread across China will take time to assess. But it’s clear there will be significant damage to the region’s economies and perhaps also to the reputation of China’s leaders for failing to tackle the coronavirus early enough to prevent its spread. Andreas Paleit discusses the political and economic impact of the outbreak with Tom Hancock, recently back from Wuhan, James Kynge in Hong Kong and Sue-Lin Wong in Shenzhen.

Contributors: Andreas Paleit, companies desk editor, Tom Hancock, China consumer industries correspondent, Sue-Lin Wong, South China correspondent, and James Kynge, global China editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love.

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As the coronavirus continues to spread, what is the risk that this will push the global economy into recession and what can central bankers and policymakers do to help avoid this? Katie Martin discusses the economic shock caused by the virus with the FT's economics editor Chris Giles.

Contributors: Katie Martin, capital markets editor, and Chris Giles, economics editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Andrew Georgiades

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Analysts fear government’s timid fiscal response will prolong the pain

Jeanine Añez settles in for long haul as pandemic adds to political uncertainty

Stimulant given as ‘likely’ reason for lower infections but authorities stress health risks

First country to get a vaccine could have an economic as well as a health advantage

As researchers race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, we look at efforts to ensure that the world’s poor are not left behind — and ask whether the pandemic will jolt policymakers into confronting the looming threat from antimicrobial resistance

The world needs to act now to avert the threat from antimicrobial resistance

The wide variety of Covid-19 symptoms seen by doctors is confounding the scientific community

Demand for classically defensive stocks rises as viral outbreak worsens

The FT analyses the scale of outbreaks and the number of deaths around the world

Eighth consecutive cut could heap fresh pressure on already struggling lira

First-quarter volatility deals $39bn blow to SNB as it steps up fight for Swiss franc

Country’s finance minister seeks to reassure investors on impact of Covid-19

Ankara’s banking regulator acts after currency slides below level reached in 2018 crisis

Business cannot expect emergency cash without sensible conditions

Singapore’s second wave of infections and US meat packers offer cautionary tales

The industry has been one of the hardest hit, with contracts cancelled, production halted and pleas for big bailouts

Aircraft maker says strong demand for offering has removed need for government funding

Platforms report soaring activity after coronavirus outbreak spooks investors

UK interdealer broker forecasts low single-digit revenue growth for the year

As the stock market plummeted last month, managers of big companies saw value 

Small-cap stocks underperformed large-caps throughout the bear market and rally

Remdesivir news moves markets more than economic data or Fed action

Steelmaker says more funding needed given scale and length of lockdown disruption

Priority status as grid suppliers helps Orsted and Iberdrola weather drop in demand

Fall could be the equivalent of India’s total annual consumption, IEA says

McKinsey, BCG and PwC named in records showing allegations of looting by Angolan billionaire

S&P 500 gives back some of its earlier rally as US stimulus package attracts objections on Capitol Hill

Virus’s swift and unforgiving economic effect may silence activists

Shares rally this week on hopes that spread of pandemic may be easing

Viral outbreak has sped shift to online platforms, squeezing many traditional outfits

Private equity group acquires 10% stake in Australia’s Crown Resorts

Buyers and sellers worry about risk of infection, say agents

Activists wary after finance ministry names ‘core’ stocks covered by law on foreign investment

Hiscox expects $150m of claims while Beazley expects to pay out $170m

DIY investors and those in pensions drawdown scramble to adapt as stock markets plunge 

Investors encouraged to take time before making any changes to their retirement plans

Sector across region hit by fears of panicked mass withdrawals due to pandemic

Fraudsters are exploiting fears over pandemic to target pension savers, investors and online consumers

Retirement plans have suffered tumbling asset values and ballooning liabilities

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio

‘Drastic revisit’ of outlook at French bank as dividend cuts and cancellations hit equities trading