Last week, I received a poignant invitation: Paul Volcker, the legendary former chairman of the US Federal Reserve, asked me to visit his apartment to discuss his legacy.

Mr Volcker is publishing his memoir. The release of Keeping At It was initially scheduled for late November but the publisher has rushed the date forward to October because the former Fed chair is ill. 

So the towering figure of finance wanted to share some thoughts — and warnings — to current and future policymakers, politicians, voters and investors.

Gillian Tett FT 25 October 2018