due diligence
The Trillion-Dollar Typo: Why a 20-Year-Old Correction on the Iraq War Is a Crucial Lesson for Today’s Investors
A small correction about the 2003 Iraq War offers a powerful lesson on how misinformation and narrative risk impact the economy, investing, and fintech.
The Trillion-Dollar Typo: Why a Small Media Correction Reveals a Huge Risk in Modern Investing
A minor media correction about a politician’s title reveals a systemic risk in finance, where small inaccuracies can have trillion-dollar consequences.
Red Light, Green Light: What the Ban on LED Mask Ads Reveals About Investment Risk in Emerging Tech
A UK regulatory ban on LED mask ads offers critical lessons on investment risk, consumer trust, and the high cost of blurring lines in emerging tech.
The $850 Million Deception: How a Car Parts Giant Exposed a Deep Flaw in Modern Finance
The collapse of First Brands and an $850M fraud lawsuit reveal the dark side of working capital finance, a key tool of the modern economy.
One Wrong Photo: The Hidden Costs of Media Errors in the High-Stakes World of Finance
A simple letter to the editor about a wrong photo in the FT reveals a cautionary tale about media accuracy, reputation, and the high stakes of finance.
The £130 Million Deception: How One Whistleblower Exposed a Massive Tax Scam and What It Means for Modern Finance
A whistleblower exposed a £130M tax scam, faced a retaliatory lawsuit, and won. A deep dive into the case and its lessons for investors and finance.
The Palace and the Blockchain: A Royal Controversy and Its Lessons for Modern Investors
A royal tour for a crypto firm reveals the high-stakes game of credibility at the intersection of traditional power and modern finance.
The Fault Line in Finance: Why a $7.9B Nuclear Deal Ignores Japan’s Seismic Warnings
A $7.9B nuclear deal in Japan is a case study in financial risk, forcing investors to ask if they are ignoring catastrophic seismic warnings from history.
The Billion-Pound Blunder: When Green Investments Create a Financial Nightmare
A UK green insulation scheme backfired, causing massive property damage. This is a critical case study on ESG risk, public policy failure, and investment due diligence.
The Catacombs of Capital: Unearthing Ancient Lessons for Modern Finance
Discover how ancient Roman catacombs offer profound lessons on fintech, blockchain, and long-term investment strategy in today’s complex financial world.
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.
The Matcha Manifesto: Why Modern Finance Needs an Artisanal Overhaul
A compelling analogy between artisanal matcha and finance reveals how transparency, diligence, and quality can revolutionize investing and the global economy.