Corporate Governance
The Teutonic Blunder: Are Germany’s Auto Giants Ignoring Consumers at Their Peril?
Germany’s auto giants built an empire on engineering, but their failure to embrace software and user experience is a red flag for investors and the economy.
The Price of Credibility: Why the UN Labour Agency’s Qatar Move Is a Major Red Flag for Global Investors
The UN labour agency’s proposed move to Qatar sparks staff alarms and raises critical questions for ESG investors about institutional integrity and reputational risk.
Beyond the Sparkle: Reforming the Diamond Trade for a New Era of ESG and Geopolitical Risk
The global diamond industry is pushing to reform the outdated “conflict diamond” definition to address state-sponsored violence and meet modern ESG demands.
The Poisoned Chalice: Why the BBC’s Top Job is a Case Study in Corporate Governance Failure
The BBC’s recurring leadership crisis is more than a media headline; it’s a profound case study in flawed corporate governance and stakeholder management.
The Trillion-Dollar Handover: Inside Apple’s Search for Tim Cook’s Successor
Apple’s board is intensifying its search for a successor to CEO Tim Cook, a pivotal moment for the tech giant with huge implications for investors.
The Trillion-Dollar Question: How European Courts Are Reshaping the Future of Energy Investing
European courts are shifting from blaming oil firms for past climate damage to questioning if their future business models align with the Paris Agreement.
Man of Steel Under Siege: Inside the Criminal Probe Rocking Gupta’s GFG Empire
Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance faces a new crisis as its Romanian steelworks is raided in a criminal probe into embezzlement, tax evasion, and fraud.
Data, Dollars, and Discontent: The Ethical Minefield of Using Employee Financial Data in Pay Negotiations
Lloyds Bank’s use of staff financial data in pay talks sparks a major debate on data ethics, employee privacy, and the future of corporate governance.
Data-Driven Decisions or Digital Overreach? The Lloyds Banking Controversy and the Future of Corporate Ethics
Lloyds Bank’s use of staff financial data in pay talks sparks a major debate on data ethics, corporate power, and the future of employee relations.
Beyond the Bonus: Why ANZ’s $19 Million Pay Cut Signals a New Era for Banking Accountability
ANZ Bank’s board slashed A$19 million in executive bonuses following a bond scandal, signaling a new era of corporate accountability in the finance industry.
The 50-Year Investment: What a Decades-Long Fight for Justice Teaches the Modern Economy
Lessons in resilience and long-term value from an unlikely source, applied to modern finance, investing, and corporate governance.
The $300 Billion Meeting Problem: How One CEO’s War on Wasted Time is a Major Signal for Investors
Mike Henry, CEO of BHP, is tackling the corporate curse of pointless meetings, a move with profound implications for productivity, finance, and investing.