Tag / Articles
-
A Hat Trick of Sportswashing, State-Ownership, and Soccer: The Saudi Takeover of Newcastle United
The protracted Saudi-led takeover of the English soccer club Newcastle United came to an end last month when a consortium comprising the Saudi Public Investment Fund, PCP Capital Partners LLP, and RB Sports & Media Limited bought the Premier League club for GBP 300 million (USD 409 million). This purchase capped off an 18-month saga […]
-
Patchouli and Power Suits: Activists and Regulators Target Greenwashing
In advance of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, the head of environmental group Greenpeace raised concerns about attendees “greenwashing” efforts. Greenwashing refers to the practice of intentionally misleading consumers about the environmental benefit of an offering; accusations of greenwashing have become commonplace. Just last month, McDonalds was on the receiving end of climate-related […]
-
Who’s In Charge Around Here? Understanding Japan’s Corporate Hierarchy
When moving between cultures, learning how to describe familiar things in a new way is a necessity. The thing called an apple, ringo, or pomme will be the same regardless of the word used to describe it, so the challenge becomes learning which word to use in which context. A version of this conundrum arises […]
-
Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth: Risk Management for Nonprofit Organizations
A long-standing debate in the nonprofit sector is whether such organizations should operate like businesses. Regardless of one’s stance, few nonprofit professionals and volunteers will dispute the importance of protecting their organization’s reputation. Unfortunately, reputational risk mitigation is frequently not afforded the requisite level of attention required to protect nonprofits against a host of serious […]
-
The Power of Public Records: Seasoned Investigators Enhance Executive Decision Making
Public records due diligence can be a powerful tool in assessing the reputation and business history of individuals and entities. An experienced research team can look past surface findings, following leads into corporate registration, legal, and media records, revealing previously unknown information about a subject. Due diligence is more than ticking a box; Vcheck Global’s […]
-
DEI Considerations for Investigative Due Diligence
A 2020 client letter by Blackrock CEO Larry Fink which announced the firm’s belief “that sustainability should be our new standard for investing” is notable for bringing environmental concerns to the forefront of investor considerations. Similarly, a recent hiring wave of Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officers by corporate powerhouses highlights the prioritization of DEI (diversity, […]