The Rest Is Money 249. Epstein, Mandelson & the system that failed survivors
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Feb 5, 2026 A deep dive into how Jeffrey Epstein’s network reached into finance and politics. Discussion of Peter Mandelson sharing market-sensitive emails and the risk to markets and ministers. Examination of why powerful figures stayed close to Epstein and how that damages reputations. A look at likely police and regulator probes and the wider fallout for political appointments.
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Normalization Of Abuse Among The Powerful
- The Epstein files reveal powerful people normalized his abuse and treated young women as objects.
- That normalization widened the scandal's reach into finance, politics, and society at large.
Financial Sector's Probity Under Strain
- Jez Staley's case shows close ties to Epstein can end prominent banking careers.
- The scandal exposes weaknesses in financial probity and regulator oversight.
Mandelson Forwarded Market-Sensitive Briefs
- Robert Peston recounts Peter Mandelson forwarding confidential policy analysis to Epstein.
- The leaked material included sensitive economic measures that could benefit investors.