George Soros
Renowned global investor
Hungarian-American George Soros is one of the world's most successful investors, a business magnate, philanthropist, political activist and author. He heads Soros Fund Management, which boasts $26bn in assets.
The legendary former hedge fund manager and investing heavyweight managed client money in New York from 1969 to 2011.
In 1992, Soros became famous for shorting the British pound (and making $1bn from it) and forcing the government to pull out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism on 'Black Wednesday'. Many have since dubbed him "The man who broke the Bank of England".
As of February 2018, Soros had a net worth of $8bn, after donating $18bn to his philanthropic agency, Open Society Foundations. Born in Budapest, he survived Nazi Germany-occupied Hungary before initially emigrating to England in 1947.
Economics
George Soros has said Germany's central bank must recognise its policies may be increasing the threat of a deflationary debt trap in the eurozone.
12 April 2012
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Economics
George Soros lost out on two legal bids this week, which are set to cost the billionaire investor millions.
30 March 2012
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Investment
Hedge fund star George Soros has been expanding positions in a number of his technology favourities, increasing his overall exposure to the sector by 15%.
20 February 2012
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Economics
World renowned financier George Soros has outlined a fresh proposal for tackling the eurozone crisis, involving short-term loans for Italy and Spain.
27 January 2012
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Investment
Billionaire investor George Soros has warned Europe could see a bout of deflation if harsh austerity measures wanted by Germany are implemented.
25 January 2012
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Economics
George Soros' fund has purchased around $2bn of European government bonds previously held by collapsed brokerage MF Global, according to reports.
09 December 2011
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Investment
The Greek debt crisis dominated our best-read chart this week as managers offered criticism and solutions.
04 November 2011
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Economics
Veteran investor George Soros has attacked the lack of leadership at the top of the eurozone and warned the new rescue deal to solve the debt crisis will only last between "one day and three months".
31 October 2011
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