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 […]
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 […]
In 2022, Europe was overrun by war for the first time since World War II due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Though Russia’s onslaught has featured all the trappings of conventional warfare, like heavy artillery, ballistic missiles, and the mobilization of troops, it has also revolutionized the role of the cyber realm in armed conflict. […]
In today's interconnected world, the global landscape is constantly evolving and presenting new challenges. These challenges arise from various factors, including economic fluctuations, social dynamics, and regional conflicts. Understanding and navigating these dynamic landscapes is crucial for businesses and decision-makers. It allows them to anticipate and adapt to changes, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities. By […]
Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) enforcements are picking up at the start of 2023 after a slow-down due to Covid-19 lockdowns which made it more difficult for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pursue prosecutions. The first quarter of 2023 sees two companies receiving FCPA enforcement actions totaling […]
Any business that deals with other businesses, including vendors, in other countries must be aware of the various geopolitical risks they’re opening themselves up to. While there are certainly many benefits to going global, there are also dangers that can, if not understood, result in the end of your company. The many different fines […]
When preparing to acquire another company, hire an executive, form a partnership, or even hire a third party vendor, you need to conduct a full risk assessment so you know what potential dangers your company faces. This allows you to make an informed decision about whether the rewards are worth the risks. Most companies do […]
Board Risks and How to Mitigate Them The board of directors play a critical role in a company. They represent the company and have a fiduciary duty to its shareholders and assets. While they do not participate in the day-to-day activities and decisions of a business, they do oversee strategic planning and company operations, set […]
An Artistic Dive into Due Diligence Through the Brush of Art Fraud Art. The word has spawned the question: “What is art?” It is a fairly modern question. As Sir Roger Scruton says in his documentary Why Beauty Matters, “At any time between 1750 and 1930, if you'd asked educated people to describe the aim […]
Stericycle’s Rapid Global Expansion with Lack of Due Diligence and Compliance Program Cost $90M in FCPA Violation Fines Global markets continue to be the domain of the largest corporations. However, developments in technology, transportation, and communications, international markets, customers, professionals, and resources have opened global markets to smaller firms. The potential benefits, conceal certain inherent […]
Good Money, Inc., is a financial technology, or fintech, online digital banking platform, founded in 2018, that directs half of its profits to what it deems social justice and environmental initiatives. Their customers potentially get equity in the company when opening an account and can purportedly build on it through use of the “neobank’s” services. […]
