Corporate Governance
The Investor’s Blind Spot: From Boiling Lobsters to Your Portfolio’s Bottom Line
A letter about lobsters and chickens reveals a cognitive dissonance that represents a major, unpriced risk for investors in the modern economy.
Beyond the Balance Sheet: The Post Office Scandal, ESG Investing, and the True Cost of Flawed FinTech
A 93-year-old victim’s honour highlights the Post Office scandal’s deep lessons for finance, fintech, and ESG investing.
Plot Twist at the Picture House: Why the Everyman CEO’s Exit is a Box Office Event for Investors
Everyman Cinema’s CEO exits weeks after a profit warning, signaling a critical test for its luxury model and a major event for investors and the market.
Audit Overhaul: Is the SEC Loosening the Leash on Corporate Watchdogs?
A potential SEC overhaul could mean fewer, more targeted audit inspections. Is this a step toward efficiency or a risk to investor protection?
The Billion-Dollar Potato: Inside the Family Feud Threatening the McCain Foods Dynasty
A C$1bn buyout demand from an heir has ignited a family feud within the McCain Foods dynasty, exposing the complex world of private company valuation.
The Price of Prestige: Unpacking the Financial Risk in Luxury’s ‘Made in Italy’ Scandal
A crackdown on labor abuses in Italy’s luxury supply chains reveals deep financial and reputational risks for investors and the global fashion industry.
The Revolving Door Spins Too Fast: Why the EY-Shell Auditor Exit Is a Red Flag for Investors
An EY auditor’s exit from Shell’s account over independence rule breaches sparks a regulatory probe, raising critical questions about corporate governance.
The Murdoch Succession: A New King, a Divided Kingdom, and the Future of a Media Empire
With Rupert Murdoch’s exit, a new era begins. A look at the power dynamics, sibling rivalries, and financial future of the Murdoch media empire.
Beyond the Bet: Deconstructing Denise Coates’ £280M Payday and the Economics of a Gambling Empire
Denise Coates’ £280m Bet365 payday sparks debate. We dissect the numbers, the business model, and the wider economic implications of this staggering sum.
The Paycheck Rebellion: Why Fidelity’s War on Executive Pay Is a Game-Changer for Every Investor
Asset management giant Fidelity is cracking down on excessive executive pay, a move that signals a major shift in shareholder activism and corporate governance.
The Billion-Dollar Question: Revolut, Its Staff, and a Share Scheme Tax Showdown
Fintech giant Revolut faces a tax dispute with ex-staff over its share option plans, raising critical questions about employee compensation in the tech sector.
AI’s Reality Check: Navigating the Risks Beyond the Hype in Business and Finance
AI’s first year in the mainstream was marked by high-profile corporate blunders. This is a critical wake-up call for business, finance, and investing.