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Pyramid of Lies
The Prime Minister, the Banker and the Billion-Pound Scandal
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Pyramid of Lies
Pyramid of Lies is the inside story of one of the superstars of global FinTech, Lex Greensill, and the billion-pound scandal that led to his dramatic fall, from renowned journalist Duncan Mavin.
The inside story of one of the superstars of global fintech and his dramatic fall from grace.
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An epic true story of ambition, greed and hubris - the collapse of Greensill Capital is a billion-pound scandal that shredded the reputation of a British Prime Minister.
'The British version of Bad Blood . . . [but] better' - The Sunday Times
'Terrific' - The Observer, Book of the Week
Pyramid of Lies charts the meteoric rise and spectacular downfall of Lex Greensill and his company. He had a simple idea that disrupted a trillion-dollar industry and drew in Swiss bankers, global CEOs, and world leaders, including former British Prime Minister, David Cameron. But a staid business model concealed dubious practices, as Greensill made increasingly risky loans to fraudulent companies using other people's money.
Financial journalist Duncan Mavin, who helped expose Greensill, tells the incredible story of how a former sugar-cane farmer became one of the world's richest men before falling back to earth. With a globe-circling narrative full of scandal and intrigue, Pyramid of Lies reveals how the grubby world of shadow banking really operates.
'Forensic and riveting' - The New Statesman
'Meticulously researched' - The Daily Telegraph
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Pyramid of Lies by Duncan Mavin has been praised as a captivating and meticulous account of the Greensill Capital scandal. Reviews highlight its forensic and riveting detail, its transformation of a complex financial story into engaging drama, and its incisive critique of the cosy ties between financiers and politicians. It's been described as one of the best works of investigative journalism, comparable to and possibly surpassing similar notable titles in the genre.
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ISBN: 9781529088922
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 13 July 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 24.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Duncan Mavin is a seasoned international financial journalist. Born and raised near Newcastle, he studied history at Durham University and spent a decade as a chartered accountant in the City and in Toronto. He then became a financial reporter and foreign correspondent for Canada's National Post. Since 2009, he has been a reporter and editor for Dow Jones publications including the Wall Street Journal, based in Hong Kong, London and New York. Duncan wrote and edited the Journal's influential Heard on the Street column for several years, and was the Journal's Financial Editor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He was also the Managing Editor for Barron's Group. His writing has also appeared in Barron's, Financial News and on Bloomberg News. He lives with his wife and three sons in the UK, and is a long-suffering fan of Sunderland football club.
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