Legal Troubles and Consortium Talks in Tech and Mining

US chipmaker Qualcomm wants to build a stake in Arm alongside rivals, and how does commodities trader Glencore rescue its reputation after pleading guilty to multiple counts of bribery and market manipulation? Plus, Federica Cocco explains whether businesses are sticking to their diversity promises two years after the police murder of George Floyd. 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Qualcomm eager to invest in Arm alongside rivals in upcoming IPO

‘Bribery built into the corporate culture’: can Glencore rescue its reputation?

Race at work: how hard are companies really trying?

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