The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, and its founder, Changpeng Zhao. This decision, filed on May 29, 2025, concludes one of the most high-profile regulatory actions in the crypto industry and...
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.
