Spotlight | Hong Kong, United Kingdom
Boris Johnson consults corporate intelligence firms on China

Hong Kong
Western corporate intelligence persists in believing in Hong Kong market

Despite the new national security law voted on 19 March, some financial investigation firms are hoping to continue working in the former British enclave, even after multiple setbacks.

United Kingdom
Millicom calls in corporate intelligence veteran in legal battle with former investigator

The former head of investigations at telecoms giant Millicom has accused the group of sacking him after he uncovered an undercover interceptions operation at an African subsidiary. Millicom has called in corporate intelligence veteran Adrian Stones to help it defend itself.

Spotlight | United States
UN agencies beef up due diligence

Increasingly conscious of reputational and corruption risks, UN agencies are discreetly beefing up their compliance and due diligence, supplied by a diverse array of consulting firms in this sector.

United Kingdom
Westminster wants own counterintelligence

The Security Intelligence & Risk Analysis Service (SIRAS) is being set up a month after MI5 warned about supected Chinese agent Christine Lee. This move also comes as foreign interference in British politics has become one of parliament's major concerns.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
CR Investigations, Elliott, Raiole, ESL & Network

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week we go to London, Washinton and Paris.

London CR Investigations primed for 2022 with new Russia-facing recruits.

London Elliott counts on Boris Johnson's ex-PR whiz.

Washington Ex-CIA agent Raiole moves into fair trade.

Paris No longer advising Huawei, Alexandre Medvedowsky pushes for sovereign consulting.

Washington Nardello hires ex-DEA agent for DC office.

United Kingdom
Boris Johnson's economic intelligence unit creates fresh market for investigation companies

The UK government's Investment Security Unit, which will oversee and monitor the risk of foreign economic investment, will officially start work on 4 January, despite facing a barrage of criticism from parliament. It is already seeking support from private investigators, for whom this service may provide a new market.

Hong Kong
Ex-Kroll bureau chief Richard Dailly still believes in Hong Kong's private investigation market

Despite the pressure from Beijing, Hong Kong continues to attract private investigation firms.

United Kingdom
Jason Wright reteams with Krolls at K2, marking end of Argo Associates

Hong Kong private investigation veteran Jason Wright is closing his firm Argo Associates to join K2 Integrity in London.

Hong Kong
Beijing's VIE crackdown a boost for Hong Kong corporate intelligence firms

Many companies are calling on Hong Kong business intelligence firms to better understand the impact of Beijing's latest measures regarding variable interest entities (VIEs), which give foreigners a backdoor way to invest in Chinese companies.