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MoneyWeek Christmas quiz 2021
Features It’s been a year of speculative frenzy, economic uncertainty and political scandal. See which financial stories you remember – and which passed you by – with our Christmas quiz. Compiled by Jasper Spires
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Bob Iger: the man who reinvented Disney
Profiles Bob Iger is stepping down as head of the entertainment giant after 15 years in charge. He leaves a far stronger company in prime position for the future of film and television.
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Stéphane Bancel: Moderna’s biotech whizz who changed the world
Profiles Stéphane Bancel had a safe job as CEO of a French multinational when he decided to risk it all on a promising but unproven medical technology. The bet paid off handsomely.
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Narayana Murthy: the father of India’s IT boom
Profiles Narayana Murthy was a pioneer in bringing American business methods to bear in his home country of India. But now the advocate for “compassionate capitalism” is embroiled in controversy.
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Rafal Brzoska: the “Locker King” seeking to conquer Britain
Profiles Polish entrepreneur Rafal Brzoska’s company almost drowned in debt before being rescued and refocusing on its big idea – automated postal boxes. He is relishing a scrap with Amazon to corner the market.
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Charlie Mullins: plumber to the rich and famous
Profiles Charlie Mullins bunked off school as a child to earn money fixing pipes. Over 50 years on, he sold his plumbing business for more than £125m. Now he has his sights on becoming mayor of London.
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Jamie Dimon: the “president of Wall Street”
Profiles Since Jamie Dimon became CEO of JPMorgan, the bank has made total returns that easily outstrip its rivals and sits on $3.4trn in assets. What’s the secret of his success?
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Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao: Vietnam’s airline billionaire rides high
Profiles Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao first spotted business opportunities in the former Soviet Union. Now she is Vietnam’s first and only female billionaire. Here in the UK, she has sparked controversy.
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Chris Hohn: from hedge fund moneymaker to climate crusty
Profiles Chris Hohn made more money in financial markets than any of the world’s most successful hedge funds. But his lucre is all for a higher purpose – not least, saving the planet.
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