Corporate governance in high-risk markets is sharply illustrated by the experience of Keith Beekmeyer with Xplico Insurance in Kenya. His case demonstrates the governance risks foreign investors face in emerging economies.
Judicial Reform and Investment Implications
Kenya’s Chief Justice, Martha Koome, recently announced major judicial reforms....
Scrutinising the Trevor Saliba Case
Is FINRA under external influence? This question, once speculative, now resonates with uncomfortable weight following the controversial regulatory treatment of Trevor Saliba, founder of NMS Capital Group. His experience with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) exposes potentially serious fractures...
UK law firms pay war has reached a critical juncture, driven by the need to outpace US competitors and their commanding salaries in London. UK law firms are adopting innovative strategies to counteract the longstanding dominance of US firms in London's legal sector, particularly...
Ruashi Mining, a key unit of China’s Jinchuan Group, has been fined $10M in the DRC. A rare conviction that raises concerns about compliance risks and governance exposure for Chinese firms abroad.
23andMe seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy, secures $35M DIP financing. CEO steps down, CFO appointed Interim CEO. Anticipates rejecting real property leases and resolving legal claims stemming from a 2023 cyber breach. 45-day bidding process for qualified buyers underway.
Investors shift from Cash ISAs to Stocks and Shares ISAs, with new Cash ISA accounts down 7% over five years and Stocks and Shares ISA value up 37%. Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans ISA reforms, but Stocks and Shares ISAs remain popular despite delays.
