Financial Times sold to Japanese media firm Nikkei

[doversoul1]

Well…..

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-33636321

Host: I am interested in the cultural implications but if, by your judgement, it becomes too much like a current affair matter, please delete the thread.

[DracoM]

I hope my fears for what has happened to FT are unfounded.

[gradus]

What are your fears? The FT is and will remain a newspaper of record staffed by some of the best qualified journalists in their fields, to destroy that would be to destroy the value of the acquisition.

[Serial_Apologist]

What are your fears? The FT is and will remain a newspaper of record staffed by some of the best qualified journalists in their fields, to destroy that would be to destroy the value of the acquisition.

That's right.

Back in the good old days, we used to say that if you want to find out the truth, the real truth, about all the goings-on in the world of money and power, then read the Financial Times.

[Frances_iom]

That's right.

Back in the good old days, we used to say that if you want to find out the truth, the real truth, about all the goings-on in the world of money and power, then read the Financial Times.

I read it in preference to the others - excellent articles that don't try to sensationalize and respect the readers knowledge + intelligence - likewise The Economist - hope the new owners don't attempt to change it (personally I still getting over the change in typeface)

[Historian]

I believe Pearson are holding on to their stake in The Economist.

[DracoM]

Yes, indeed, I admire the FT very much, which is why I worry. After all, we watched The Times lurch when it changed ownership decades ago.

[doversoul1]

At least, Nikkei Shinbun / Japan Financial News (newspaper) is a very close equivalent to FT amongst newspaper publishing in Japan where there is no distinction between broadsheet and tabloids. In fact, you could say that Nikkei is the only broadsheet in Japan. However, corporate cultures between the two countries are different beyond probably most people’s comprehension. I wonder how this will affect the editorial practice or how they go about overcoming the difference.