Robert Smith

Robert Smith, FT’s Capital Markets correspondent, dives into the dramatic tale of Greensill Capital, a company teetering on the edge of insolvency. He sheds light on the founder's extravagant lifestyle and ambitious mission to democratize finance. The discussion reveals Greensill's complex sales tactics that attracted major investments while hiding risks. Smith also explores the broader consequences of Greensill's collapse, emphasizing systemic risks to the supply chain finance sector and how it mirrors historical financial crises.