Corporate Finance
The £20 Million Handshake: Inside Thames Water’s Payout for a Deal That Never Happened
Thames Water paid a staggering £20mn to cover KKR’s costs for an abortive takeover bid, a symptom of a deep crisis in corporate governance and finance.
Beyond the Helicopter: Why the Leonardo Strike is a Critical Signal for the Global Economy and Investors
A looming strike at Leonardo is more than a labor dispute; it’s a key signal for investors on inflation, corporate finance, and the future of the economy.
The Bitter Truth: How Your Shrinking Chocolate Bar Explains Global Finance and the Economy
Your shrinking chocolate bar isn’t just shrinkflation; it’s a lesson in global finance, commodity trading, and the economic impact of supply chain crises.
The Great Accounting Shake-Up: Why RSM is Betting on Mergers Over Private Equity Billions
RSM is pioneering a merger-based alternative to private equity buyouts, aiming to scale its global accounting network while preserving its partnership ethos.
The Trillion-Dollar Blind Spot: Why Energy Efficiency is the Unsung Hero of Your Investment Portfolio
While batteries and renewables get the hype, the real trillion-dollar opportunity in the energy transition lies in the often-overlooked world of energy efficiency.
The £2.1 Billion Breach: How the Jaguar Land Rover Hack Rewrote the Rules of Financial Risk
The Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack, estimated to cost a staggering £2.1bn, redefines financial risk and highlights cybersecurity’s critical role in the economy.
The New Playbook: How Activists and LBOs are Targeting Corporate Underdogs
Discover how activist LBOs are targeting corporate underdogs, a real estate mogul is looking beyond Dubai, and the challenges facing green-tech ventures.
Beyond the Headlines: How New Sewage Spill Fines Are Reshaping the Investment Landscape
New UK government plans to streamline fines for sewage spills are set to create major waves in finance, impacting ESG investing, stock market valuations, and the economy.
Hollywood’s High-Stakes Gamble: Why a Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Could Reshape the Media Universe
Warner Bros. Discovery is exploring a sale, setting the stage for a bidding war over the media giant that could reshape the entertainment industry.
The End of an Era? Warner Bros. Discovery Hangs a “For Sale” Sign on a Media Empire
Warner Bros. Discovery signals it’s for sale, setting the stage for a massive media merger that could reshape Hollywood and the global streaming economy.
High Stakes Showdown: Betfred’s 7,500 Job Gamble Against Labour’s Proposed Tax Hike
Betfred warns all its shops may close, risking 7,500 jobs, if a Labour government hikes gambling taxes. A deep dive into the economic and political stakes.
ESG vs. National Security: How Fintech is Arming the UK’s Defence Sector
UK defence SMEs, struggling with traditional bank funding due to ESG rules, are turning to fintech for innovative financing to meet surging production demands.