Albania, United States
US corporate intel firm Straife launches Balkan conquest in Albania

Central Asia, United States
Corporate intelligence firms extend their compliance practices into Central Asia

With fresh sanctions due to be imposed on Russia, investigations companies are increasingly extending their compliance practices into Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, using Istanbul or London as rear bases.

Bulgaria, United States
Advisory and compliance firm Straife weaves network with Texan traders and Caspian oil firms

The consultancy is reinforcing ties with Houston-based traders Linden Energy and Focal Point Energy, both of whom are keen to move into the European energy market.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen
Yemen's increasingly confident pro-Emirati STC launches influence campaign in Washington

Saudi Arabia has been lobbying in Washington to promote its vision for Yemen for a while. Now, the Southern Transitional Council, which has a growing footprint on the ground and a stronger presence in Yemen's legitimate governing entities, is also looking to ensure its voice is heard during the US-sponsored peace negotiations.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Ex-Fed executive joins Straife, Bpifrance loses top managers, Treliant beefs up compliance team, The Van Aucker Group talks Turkey, financial investigator sets up in Suffolk

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week, we report from New York, Washington, Houston, Paris and Bristol in the UK.

HoustonFormer Federal Reserve Board executive Christopher Laursen joins Straife

ParisBpifrance executive committee loses another member

New YorkWells Fargo's Isabel Plasencia moves to Treliant

WashingtonRobert Lewis anchors The Van Aucker Group to Ankara again

BristolPolice inspector Mark Lemoir goes private

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
KCS plays football, Straife turns to the Caucasus, Gourdault-Montagne stays in Beijing

Appointments, financial results, new contracts, in London, Houston, Paris and Beijing... every week, we report on the events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

London KCS gets in the game with new football investigations' unit

Houston Straife poaches Croissant as it prospects in Caucasus

Paris/Beijing Diplomat consultant Gourdault-Montagne extends China stay

Albania, Israel, UAE
Abu Dhabi ready to bankroll Israeli-Albanian cyber teamwork

Under pressure from cyberattacks from Iran, Albania has strengthened its cyber partnership with Israel. The small-budget country could get a welcome financial boost from the United Arab Emirates to help it acquire this Israeli expertise.

Balkans, United States
Washington consulting companies show renewed interest in the Balkans

The services of an experienced consultant are often indispensable for those seeking to represent the complex interests of the Balkans in Washington, DC. Albania and Serbia are gradually renewing contact with US consulting companies.

Turkey, United States
Lobbying firm Straife comes to Turkey's rescue in dealings with US Treasury

Increasingly concerned about being sanctioned by the US over their alleged links with Russian industry, Turkish companies have hired the services of the lobbying firm Straife, which employs former US intelligence veterans.

Spotlight | Albania, Kosovo, United States
Albania and Kosovo launch charm offensive in Washington

Tirana and Pristina have hired Roy Bailey, close to the Texas and Florida Republican communities, to fight their battles in the US.

Bulgaria, United States
Three US lobbyists help boost Caspian gas option for Europe

Hoping to make the most of Europe's urgent need for gas, Bulgarian firm Overgas has roped in three well-connected US lobbyists to help it tap into the Caspian Sea's resources.

Albania, United States
Albania plays to NATO's tune by opting for American-style cybersecurity

After being rocked by massive data leaks in 2021, the Albanian authorities have hired US firm Jones Group to boost its cyber defence capacities. It's also a handy way to strengthen diplomatic and military ties with Washington.

Straife advises oil trader BGN International

The Emirati company is being supported on its Libyan operations by the US consultancy's boss Joseph Fleming, who formerly worked as a lobbyist for eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar.