Financial Times – celebrating 125 years

In 2013, the Financial Times celebrates 125 years as one of the world’s leading global business news organisations. The FT was founded in 1888 and the first edition of the newspaper was printed on 13 February. Since turning the newspaper pages pink in 1893, the FT has continued to innovate and evolve, becoming global and pioneering new digital business models and delivery. Today, the FT serves more readers and subscribers across the world than ever before and is recognised internationally for its authoritative and trusted news, commentary and analysis.

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Press releases

Feb 13th, 2013
Financial Times celebrates 125th anniversary Special anniversary feature published in print and online 13 February 2013: Today the Financial Times celebrates 125 years as one of the world’s leading business news organisations by launching a range of…


Feb 11th, 2013
FT Seasonal Appeal raises $4.89million for The Global Fund for Children London: 11 February 2013: The Financial Times' 2012-2013 Seasonal Appeal has raised $4.89 million (£3.12 million) for The Global Fund for Children (GFC), a pioneering investment fund that partners with…


Jan 30th, 2013
FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business Awards 2013 shortlist announced London, New York, Hong Kong, 30 January 2013: The Financial Times and ArcelorMittal today announce the shortlist for the 2013 FT ArcelorMittal Boldness in Business Awards. The global awards, now in their…


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FT wins three Society of American Business Editors and Writers Best in Business journalism awards

NEW YORK: 25 February 2013: The Society of American Business Editors and Writers (SABEW) awarded the Financial Times with three prizes in its annual Best in Business contest announced today. The competition,…

Financial Times Group 2012 results released

The FT Group performed well in the Pearson 2012 results, with revenue growth up 4% year on year to £443m. Digital and services now account for 50% of FT Group revenues, up from 31% in 2008. Content revenues…

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