Corporate Governance
Beyond the Boardroom: Sweden’s Blueprint for Investor Power in the Digital Age
Sweden’s model of high shareholder participation, supercharged by fintech, offers a powerful blueprint for the future of corporate governance and investing.
Capita’s £14mn Fine: A Wake-Up Call on the True Cost of a Cyber Attack
Outsourcing giant Capita’s £14mn fine for a massive data breach is a critical lesson for all businesses on the real cost of cybersecurity failures.
Delayed Delivery, Hefty Price: Unpacking Royal Mail’s £5.6M Fine and Its Ripple Effect on the UK Economy
Royal Mail’s £5.6M Ofcom fine is more than a penalty; it’s a symptom of deep operational and financial challenges with major implications for investors.
The Prosecutor on Trial: Why a Shocking Italian Verdict Puts Global Investors on High Alert
A top Italian anti-graft prosecutor’s conviction sends shockwaves through the global finance community, raising serious questions about governance and risk.
Anatomy of a Meltdown: How a Rogue Trader Cost Nestlé a Fortune
A deep dive into the shocking Nestlé trading scandal, revealing how one employee’s massive gamble led to a corporate meltdown and what investors can learn.
The End of the Single Verdict: Why Glass Lewis’s Pivot Will Reshape Corporate America
Glass Lewis is ending its single benchmark voting recommendations, a major shift that will reshape corporate governance and the role of proxy advisors.
The $101 Million Question: Inside BlueCrest’s Landmark Settlement and the Battle for Investor Trust
BlueCrest’s $101m settlement with the FCA highlights critical lessons on conflicts of interest, investor trust, and the future of financial regulation.
The Gilded Cage: Why the EU’s €157M Fine on Gucci & Co. is a Warning Shot for the Global Economy
The EU’s €157M fine on Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe for price fixing is a landmark event with deep implications for investors, the economy, and luxury brands.
The £2 Billion Lawsuit: Is the Auditing Industry on Trial Alongside EY?
EY faces a £2bn lawsuit over its failed audit of NMC Health, a case that puts the integrity and future of the entire auditing profession on trial.
Musk’s Legal Gambit: A High-Stakes Bet on ‘Free Speech’ and the Future of X’s Financial Ecosystem
Elon Musk’s X is funding a far-right activist’s legal fees, a move that pits free speech absolutism against the financial realities of building a global fintech app.
A New Economic Era? Why Matthew Taylor’s Appointment to a UK Watchdog Matters for Your Portfolio
Matthew Taylor’s appointment to a new UK worker rights agency signals a major economic shift, impacting the gig economy, ESG investing, and corporate risk.
The Balance Sheet’s Blind Spot: Why “Toxic Legacy” Exposes a Multi-Trillion Dollar Risk for Investors
The FT’s “Toxic Legacy” podcast reveals how historical corporate negligence creates massive, unpriced financial risks for today’s investors and the economy.