due diligence
The Unraveling of a Fabric Empire: A Cautionary Tale in Finance and Brand Equity
A beloved designer’s business collapsed, leaving customers out thousands. This is a critical case study on brand equity, operational failure, and finance.
The £1 Million Royal-Backed App That Vanished: A Fintech Cautionary Tale
A deep dive into vVoosh, the failed fintech app backed by Sarah Ferguson that lost £1m of UK taxpayer money. A lesson in finance and due diligence.
The Canary in the Coal Mine: Why a Turkey Farm Scandal Signals a Seismic Shift in Financial Risk
A turkey farm scandal reveals the new reality of financial risk, where ESG failures in the supply chain can directly impact brand value and stock performance.
Finance’s Fairytale: Are We All Admiring an Emperor With No Clothes?
A timeless fairytale reveals the dangerous truth behind financial hype, from crypto to fintech. Are you brave enough to see the reality?
The AI Gold Rush: Are You Investing in the Shovels or Just the Hype?
The AI boom isn’t a single bubble. Learn to distinguish between high-risk AI applications and the foundational “pick and shovel” companies building the future.
Red Card for Crypto? FC Barcelona’s Sponsorship Fumble and What It Teaches Tech Startups
FC Barcelona’s cancelled crypto deal is a cautionary tale for tech startups on the critical importance of due diligence, brand alignment, and responsible innovation.
The Summers-Epstein Nexus: A Sobering Lesson in Reputational Risk for Finance and Leadership
Larry Summers’ suspension of teaching at Harvard amidst an Epstein probe offers a stark lesson on reputational risk for finance and business leaders.
Beyond the Headlines: The Epstein Files and the New Era of Financial Accountability
The release of Epstein’s files is a seismic event for finance, forcing a reckoning with risk, governance, and the new economics of accountability.
The New Corporate Raiders: How Organized Crime is Infiltrating the Supply Chain and What It Means for the Global Economy
Organized crime is now buying haulage firms to steal goods, a trend with huge implications for the economy, finance, and investing. Learn how it works.
The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Portfolio: How Fake Research is Poisoning Modern Finance
Fake research isn’t just an academic issue; it’s a systemic risk to finance, investing, and the global economy. Are you prepared for the consequences?
Beyond the Crown: Deconstructing the £1M Bitcoin Scam of a Fake Royal
A self-proclaimed “Cryptoqueen” who used a fake royal title to orchestrate a £1M Bitcoin scam has been jailed, offering a stark lesson for investors.
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.