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George Soros: 'The man who broke the Bank of England'

George Soros: 'The man who broke the Bank of England'

Update: 2024-09-025
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George Soros escaped Nazi occupation in Hungary, before becoming one of the most successful investors in history. After making his name on Wall Street and setting up the hedge fund Quantum, he also become known as “the man who broke the Bank of England” after making a billion dollars in a day by “betting against” the pound. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng track the incredible life of one of the world’s most polarising billionaires, and find out how the philanthropist became the target of countless conspiracy theories. According to Soros himself, he’s “a little good, a little bad”. Ultimately, Simon and Zing decide whether they think he’s good, bad, or just another billionaire.

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George Soros: 'The man who broke the Bank of England'

George Soros: 'The man who broke the Bank of England'

BBC World Service