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Finance·Founded 1888
Financial Times
CenterNikkei Inc.
The Financial Times is a British daily business newspaper owned by Nikkei Inc., Japan's largest financial media group, which acquired it from Pearson in 2015. The FT is known for its global business and economic coverage and has a subscription-first digital model. It is one of the most respected financial publications worldwide.
Ownership Chain
Financial TimesNikkei Inc.Nikkei Inc. (Japanese media group)
Funding Sources
subscriptionsadvertisingevents and conferencesFT Specialist publications
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •Nikkei's Japanese media interests create potential conflicts when covering Japan-related business and economic stories.
- •FT's subscriber base is heavily weighted toward the financial industry, potentially influencing coverage priorities toward financial sector interests.
- •FT events and conferences generate revenue from the corporate and financial sectors it also covers editorially.
- •Advertising from major banks, asset managers, and consulting firms creates structural conflicts across financial coverage.
Notable Connections
- •Nikkei Inc. also publishes the Nikkei 225 stock index and Nikkei Asian Review
- •FT's subscriber base includes senior executives, policymakers, and financial professionals
- •Former FT journalists have moved into senior roles at central banks, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions
- •FT Group hosts major events including FT Live conferences attended by global business leaders