Arash Massoudi is a British-based financial journalist originally from the United States, who grew up in Tallahassee, Florida, before establishing a successful career in London. He is a reporter and editor at the Financial Times (FT), serving as the Finance and Markets Editor, overseeing global coverage of markets, corporate finance, deals, private capital, FT Money, and FT Wealth. His reporting specializes in M&A, private equity, and leveraged buyouts. Massoudi is the co-creator and editor of the FT's Due Diligence newsletter, which focuses on corporate finance and deal-making. He also co-chairs #FTFootball and launched ft.com/scoreboard, highlighting his involvement in sports business coverage, including the intersection of sports and corporate deals. He maintains an active professional presence, with contact email Arash.Massoudi@ft.com listed on LinkedIn and other profiles. Massoudi holds an M.A. in Economics and International Relations and a B.A. in International Relations with a focus on Economics, History, Political Science, and Spanish.