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João Pessoa: Brazil’s next luxury investment hotspot

João Pessoa is becoming Brazil’s new luxury hotspot. With booming growth, affordable coastal living, and celebrity attention, it’s being hailed as South America’s Dubai.

Lawyer frames Jimmy Lai’s actions as basic rights defence in final trial phase

immy Lai’s lawyer argues defending basic rights is not a crime as Hong Kong’s national security trial enters its final stretch in 2025.

Apple iSports secures up to $25 million from LDA Capital

Apple iSports launches a $25M capital facility with LDA Capital to fuel U.S. expansion and acquisitions. The purchase of LBC Enterprises strengthens its iGaming footprint, positioning the company for B2B and B2C growth, global scalability, and a potential uplisting to a major U.S. exchange.

Myriam Giancarli Finance and Philanthropy: Driving Sustainable Investment in Healthcare Access

Myriam Giancarli represent a pragmatic approach to transforming healthcare access across Africa while offering investors a credible path to sustainable impact.

Peter Clarke Appointed New Chair of Hiscox to Drive Global Growth

Hiscox names Peter Clarke as new Chair, effective June 1, 2025. With extensive financial services experience, Clarke will guide Hiscox’s next phase of international expansion and strengthen its governance.

UAE's e& Partners with Aleria to Boost AI for SMEs, Strengthening Digital Sovereignty

At Make it in the Emirates 2025, e& UAE and AI provider Aleria joined forces to empower SMEs with sovereign AI tools. A strategic move that highlights the UAE’s innovation vision and offers a model for Asia’s digital future.

Corporate Governance in High-Risk Markets: The Keith Beekmeyer–Xplico Case

The Keith Beekmeyer–Xplico Insurance case exposes the governance risks foreign investors face in high-risk markets like Kenya. From embezzlement to regulatory capture, the case mirrors challenges seen in parts of Asia, underscoring the global need for stronger corporate accountability.

China Warns UK Over US Trade Pact: “Poison Pills” Threaten Bilateral Ties

China warns the UK over its new trade deal with the US, accusing it of undermining Chinese interests through security clauses that could exclude Chinese firms. The pact raises tensions as Britain walks a tightrope between Washington’s strategic demands and Beijing’s economic ties.

BlackRock and Abu Dhabi’s IHC Launch $1 Billion AI-Powered Reinsurance Venture

BlackRock and IHC launch a $1B AI-native reinsurance platform from Abu Dhabi with Asia poised to benefit from smarter, tech-driven risk coverage.

Trevor Saliba vs. FINRA: What Asia Can Learn from a Troubling U.S. Regulatory Dispute

The Trevor Saliba case highlights potential inconsistencies within U.S. financial regulation, raising concerns for Asian investors and financial firms engaging with American counterparts and regulators.

Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT)

Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT) is a leading net lease real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring, owning, and leasing restaurant and retail properties across the United States.

Instacart 2025 Strategy: AI Advertising, Retail Expansion & Q1 Earnings Preview

Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) accelerates growth in 2025 with new retail partnerships, the acquisition of Wynshop, AI-powered ad tools, and upcoming Q1 results. Key insights for investors and tech-watchers.

Jinchuan’s Ruashi Mining hit with DRC verdict: CEO Wang Tao gets 18 months in jail

Ruashi Mining, a key African subsidiary of China’s Jinchuan Group, has been fined USD 10 million and its CEO jailed in the DRC. A landmark ruling with major implications for Chinese corporate governance abroad.

EY Slammed with Fine for Audit of Scottish Water Company

Serial Regulatory Breaches One of the Big Four accountancy firms, EY, has been fined £500,000 (discounted to £325,000) by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for its audit of Stirling Water Seafield Finance, a Scottish water company owned by French utilities group Veolia. The FRC launched its inquiry in