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Is Industry based on a true story? ›

While Industry isn't directly based on a true story, it draws heavily from the personal experiences of its creators, Kay and Down. Both spent time working in investment banking, which strongly influenced the show's conception. Although some elements are more generalized to their experiences, others are close to home.

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The first two seasons of HBO's banking drama “Industry” were about Gen Zers overcome by the viciousness of high finance. The show's third season focuses on the characters embracing their monstrosity head-on.

The fictional bank Pierpoint & Co. isn't directly modeled after a specific real-life firm but instead serves as an amalgamation of various prestigious banks in London.

The reserved investor fund (RIF) was duly introduced in the UK as part of the Finance Act (No. 2) 2024. The detailed regulations and tax rules for the RIF have been published and been through consultation and are anticipated to be implemented through secondary legislation later in the year.

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Industry gives an insider's view of the black box of high finance by following a group of young bankers as they forge their identities within the pressure cooker environment and sex and drug-fueled blitz of international bank Pierpoint & Co's London office.

Episodes of Industry are being released weekly, and will premiere on Max at the same time that they air on HBO. You can also stream all previous episodes of Industry on Max, including the complete season one and season two. Sign up for Max here to start watching Industry online.

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Pierpoint is a multinational investment bank and financial services company, described by Eric Tao as "the world's pre-eminent financial services institution."