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Europe
EU appoints watchdogs to monitor elections

The European Union's election observation missions (EOMs), one of the EU's few instruments of power, have recently been assigned new service providers, all backed by security companies.

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Irena hiring, Apus Intelligence and the Balkans, Geos defeated

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

ParisIrena boosts its team with private security veteran

London/TiranaA new Balkans boutique firm

ParisAfter losing out on EUCAP Somalia, Geos defeated at European Court of Justice

France
ESL Rivington and Antidox reinvent themselves as Next Step Influence

Strategic intelligence group ADIT's influence division, comprised of ESL Rivington and Antidox, is changing its name to Next Step Influence in a sign of the evolution of the subsidiary.

Afghanistan, Europe
Disputes emerge over awarding of EU's huge Afghan security contract

After their initial shock, the unsuccessful bidders for the EU's lucrative security contract in Kabul are racking their brains to find a way to challenge IDG Security's win.

Syria
EU entrusts ex-Lebanese spymaster with security in Syria

A Lebanese firm led by a former local intelligence chief will be providing security to the European diplomatic missions in Damascus.

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UN crisis communications, changes at Nardello Dubai, EPEE in Niger

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

StockholmSoftware firm lands UN crisis communications contract

DubaiNardello exec step down

France/NigerOrano and EPEE talks on closing uranium mines security contract underway

Lebanon
Beirut security firm resumes work with EU after being cleared in financial probe

The EU's diplomatic service EEAS in Beruit is once again calling on the services of Lebanese company Prosec to protect its delegation, after all charges against it were dropped in a corruption investigation.

Estonia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
British private spies angle for Ukraine reconstruction opportunities

A number of consultants specialised in private security and corporate intelligence in Ukraine are also positioning themselves for contracts to rebuild the country. They include current and former executives of UK firm Audere.

France
ADIT and Amarante International up stakes as merger rumours swell

Leading French corporate intelligence and security players ADIT and Amarante International must reshuffle their shareholding this year. Meanwhile, rumours of a possible takeover have fuelled concern among rival firms after Amarante founder Alexandre Hollander was recently approached by ADIT.

United Kingdom
London's intelligence village takes stock, looks ahead to 2025

The British capital's well-established corporate intelligence firms such as G3 and The Risk Advisory Group are reviewing the year as it comes to a close. The picture emerging shows that those companies backed by funds are still thriving while others are struggling with plummeting revenues.

Australia, United Kingdom
CT Group suffers brain drain after media and legal exposure

In three separate lawsuits, doubts have been cast as to the authenticity of bank statements, database excerpts and real estate estimates that CT Group provided to its lawyers. Now, weeks later, the company's senior executives are leaving in droves.

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S-RM, Secretariat, BDMN, European Investment Bank

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

New YorkS-RM takes on Richard Fogarty

Hong KongEx-FTI group expands at Secretariat

LondonEx-Met boss drops his police contracts

Luxembourg cityEuropean Investment Bank doubles client investigation budget

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Digitalis, Audere, GEOS, FACT

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

LondonSigns point towards second Audere restructure in two years

LondonReputation protector Digitalis has a new champion

Brussels/BamakoGEOS wins contract to keep EU diplomats in Mali safe

LondonFact UK slims down investigations team

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Laurel Insights, Animus Associates, Teneo, Bird Dog

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

New YorkBlue Heron Research staff find new roost at Laurel Insights

LondonAnimus sees net assets plunge in 2023

New YorkPatrick Quish goes solo

LondonForensic investigator Mark Tantam leaves Teneo

Spotlight | Afghanistan, Europe
Competition for huge EU security contract in Afghanistan highly charged

The European Union is preparing its grand return to Kabul, which is now in the hands of the Taliban. But first it is seeking to ensure security on the ground, which is no mean feat given the situation there.

France, Myanmar
Retired US Marine opens doors for security firms in Myanmar

French security provider GEOS is counting on its partner Atalian Global Services and its local representative, US army veteran Adam Castillo, to provide security to the EU in Yangon. Castillo has been acting as a middleman for Western firms in the country for years.