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Due Diligence Considerations For Sustainable Investing in Latin America
Increasing prioritization of social consciousness by consumers and regulators is spurring interest in sustainable investment worldwide and Latin America is no exception. The region’s suitability and pursuit of green energy combined with a growing young, multi-ethnic and technologically savvy population is capturing the attention of sustainability-minded investors in the region and beyond. Success in the […]
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Franchise Focused Due Diligence: Informational Advantages for Franchisors and Investors
Interest in franchise opportunities is on the rise in the United States. This is attributed to a shift in American priorities, which triggered the much talked about “Great Resignation.” The opportunity to take charge of one’s career while creating a business legacy to pass on to younger family members has become increasingly attractive to Americans. […]
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Southeast Asia’s Internet Economy: Powering Through The Pandemic
The global economic havoc triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic created unique growth opportunities for certain regions and industries. Ongoing government lockdowns, lengthy quarantine periods and extensive travel restrictions drove consumers globally to embrace the convenience of online offerings, notably internet commerce and delivery services. As employers worldwide convert temporary remote positions to permanent while individual […]
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New UK Economic Crime Law Targets Oligarch Assets
The United Kingdom has long been criticized for its attractiveness to unverified, and undoubtedly at times, highly problematic wealth from abroad. Withering criticism stems from the UK’s failure to control inflows of cash from oligarchs from Russia and other former Soviet States, who have acquired everything from luxury property to football clubs. Despite years of […]
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Vcheck Global Ranks Among Top 3% of 2022 Inc. Regionals: Pacific Businesses
For the third year in a row, Vcheck Global has been ranked among the top 3% of fastest-growing companies in the Pacific region, according to the Inc. Regionals: Pacific list released by Inc. Magazine this month. The annual list features top companies based in California, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and Alaska that are drivers of economic […]
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Russia’s War in Ukraine: New Sanctions, Increased Requirements for Enhanced Due Diligence
Introduction Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to the imposition of some of the most aggressive, expansive, and coordinated sanctions ever by dozens of countries. These sanctions have come from places widely expected to take such action, including the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union, yet also from other countries taking actions almost unprecedented […]