Ep 17 – Owen Walker delves into the details of his book Built on a Lie, that takes a deep dive into the Woodford scandal, including the FCA loophole which enabled Woodford...
Abraham and Owen have an energetic discussion, diving into: Owen’s career and how he got into financial journalism Owen’s standout moment in his journalism career Owen’s book Built on a Lie: The Rise and Fall of Neil Woodford and the Fate of Middle England’s Money: - He unpacks the details of Neil Woodford’s early life and his downfall - The FCA loophole which existed which enabled Woodford - The wider lessons for investors - The role of journalists – were they a part in hyping up Woodford to be ‘the man who couldn’t stop making money’? - 2 years on and the questions that remain unanswered– was it really built on a lie? - Woodford’s comeback… And finally, how Owen is saving for his own retirement