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Jacksonville Jaguars’ Fumbled Due Diligence

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ hiring misstep led to a $22 million loss due to a gambling-addicted finance manager. A valuable lessons about due diligence investigations for key roles

Managing Cybersecurity Threats in Latin America

Explore the prevalence of cyberattacks in Latin America, impacting businesses, governments, and individuals.

Africa’s Agriculture Processing Industry

Africa’s Agro-Processing Industry

Africa's agro-processing industry is ripe for investment, essential for economic growth, and crucial for combating food insecurity and poverty.

Crypto Giant Binance’s $4.3 Billion Fine and the Need for Taking Compliance Seriously

Binance, world's largest crypto exchange, to pay $4.3 billion settlement, plead guilty to anti-money laundering, unlicensed money transmission, and sanctions violations. CZ faces criminal charges.

Mexican Drug Cartels and the Avocado Industry

Conflict Guac: Mexican Drug Cartels and Diversification in the Avocado Industry And a Lesson in Supply Chain Intelligence

Understanding the impact of drug cartels on avocado supply chains and recommendations for US companies to mitigate risks and ensure ethical sourcing.

Here’s Why You Should Always Use International Background Checks When Vetting Executives

Many executives today have studied, lived or worked internationally. One of the most indispensable ways to make sure you don’t end up with legal, financial or reputational damage from your next merger or acquisition is to conduct an international background check on any executives of companies you plan to go into business with. With the […]

The Resurgence of Pre-Suez Canal Shipping Routes and Its Economic Implications

The maritime shipping industry has been the backbone of global trade for centuries, with technological and infrastructural advancements steadily reducing costs and shipping times. However, geopolitical tensions and missile attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have forced modern shipping giants such as Maersk to take a step back in time, and adopt logistical strategies […]

Geopolitical Risk for Executives in China

Conducting geopolitical risk assessments before considering entering China is critical to protecting your firm and employees. A Growing Risk for Foreign Businesses and Executives in China China under Xi Jinping has presided over a regulatory crackdown against foreign businesses that has accelerated recently, leaving foreign business executives and investors at risk. The Chinese Communist Party […]

Is Your Firm at Risk? New Restrictions on Outbound Investment

In August of 2023, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order (EO) establishing new outbound investment regulations targeting Chinese development of certain technologies deemed to be risks to US national security. The order gives the Department of the Treasury oversight into US investors seeking to fund Chinese firms involved in developing sensitive technologies, including […]

The Risks of Terrorist Financing and Money Laundering

The recent terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas in Israel have raised concerns globally about terrorist financing and money laundering. Given the subsequent conflict, regulators will undoubtedly look more closely at the financing of Hamas and other terrorist organizations in the region, such as Hezbollah. Hamas is a designated terrorist foreign terrorist organization by […]

Europe at War – Defense Policy and Spending

Europe is once again experiencing intense, active military conflict on its doorstep. Accordingly, many European countries, motivated by Russia’s ongoing violent campaign to seize Ukraine, are now forced to re-examine their defense plans, capabilities, and, importantly, defense budgets. For some EU countries, this is the first time they have had to seriously consider military […]

China is Cropping Up on US Soil

China is Cropping Up on US Soil American lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have increasingly expressed concerns about foreign investment in the US agriculture industry, including purchasing farmland. Although the increasing criticism may seem like an overreaction because foreign investors own just 3.1 percent of all US farmland (as of 2021), significant strategic factors must be […]

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