financier

[fin-uhn-seer, fahy-nuhn-, fi-nan-see-er] / ˌfɪn ənˈsɪər, ˌfaɪ nən-, fɪˈnæn si ər /

NOUN

person who lends money, advises

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backer banker broker capitalist entrepreneur merchant operator speculator stockbroker tycoon

STRONG

businessperson manipulator money moneybags sponsor usurer

WEAK

Santa Claus bankroller fat cat grubstaker moneylender person who writes the checks rich person staker

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On the same day that Epstein asked Mandelson for help, the financier sent an email to a woman in Russia asking if they had any "news?"

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When Lord Mandelson tells Epstein he is out of government in May 2010, and is at Labour Party headquarters for a "farewell" event for Gordon Brown, the disgraced financier offers a "big hug".

From BBC

Lord Mandelson's friendship with Epstein - and the fact he continued his relationship with the financier after he was convicted - was known at the time of the appointment.

From BBC

Millions of new files relating to the notorious American financier were released last Friday.

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Lord Mandelson has apologised for continuing the friendship with Epstein after the financier's conviction in 2008, adding he believed "lies he told me and so many others".

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financier

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