Diligence

United States
Small US bank, scrutinised for its banking practices, emerges as financial hotspot for Republicans

The Federal Reserve is requiring Evolve Bank & Trust to submit a plan to address its anti-money laundering failures.

Spotlight | United Kingdom
Inside the summer boardroom bust-up at The Risk Advisory Group

Poor financial performance and an employee exodus had spurred a growing feeling of disillusionment at TRAG, according to sources close to the company. That tension culminated early this month in the sudden exit of CEO Chris Rowley and his deputy Chris Ferguson.

France, United States
Avatars still used for online infiltrations despite growing pressure

Despite social media platforms' concerted effort to combat fake profiles, avatars have new techniques to draw on to remain of use.

France
After selling OSINT platforms, Corexalys focuses on online influence work for French state and due diligence for private clients

French corporate intelligence firm Corexalys is having to reorganise after selling its software business to ChapsVision. It is banking on its work on online influence operations for the defence ministry.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Audere, security contracts in Niger, ex-FCDO moves to corporate intelligence, Charles Rivers Associates

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

LondonAre short sellers after Audere and CT?

EuropeSecurity providers forced to rethink Niger strategy

LondonFormer FCDO officer sets up corporate intelligence firm

France
Former Risk & Co security veterans regroup at My Protection Hub

A group of former executives of the security provider Risk & Co, which imploded in 2023 after years of erratic management, is resurrecting its core business in Africa and the Middle East.

Spotlight | United States
Opposition research firms flourish ahead of US elections

Many Republican groups are relying on little-known and obscure companies to investigate their political rivals, while Democrats have picked more seasoned firms for the job.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Diligence, CRA, Quintel

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

LondonDiligence counts on capital raise

New YorkWave of departures at CRA

LondonQuintel finances in a lull

Spotlight | United States
Mintz Group and Peter Barakett roped into short-seller saga

Short-seller Marc Cohodes alleges that several corporate intelligence firms were involved in efforts to surveil him while he investigated an alleged accounting fraud at biotech firm MiMedx.

Armenia, United Kingdom
Sanctuary Counsel chosen to put Yerevan in contact with British defence companies

The Armenian government, which is looking for lobbyists and communications consultants in the West, has hired the services of a veteran British defence industry adviser.

United States
APTelecom consultants at heart of US Indo-Pacific subsea cable strategy

Emerging markets consultancy APTelecom has become a specialist in raising risk awareness and advocating good practices in the subsea cables market, in line with Washington's geostrategic interests.

Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom
Sales rep to Pakistani navy, Ali Alwabel, trades in on Newcastle-Riyadh connections

Former Saudi navy officer-turned-consultant Ali Alwabel wants to branch out into new lines of business and is building ties between Riyadh and business circles in Newcastle, whose football club is owned by the Saudi sovereign wealth fund.