Juan Zarate on Cybersecurity in Financial Crimes Enforcement
Juan Zarate delivered the keynote address “Cybersecurity: Top Threats and Responses” to the American Bankers Association’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Conference in Arlington, Virginia. His 8 October 2024 remarks, which focused on evolving cybersecurity threats to the financial sector, are now available on C-SPAN for viewing. Watch the keynote address.
Juan Zarate Discusses Economic Security Matters on Inaugural Episode of Coercive Capital Podcast
Juan Zarate appeared on the inaugural episode of Coercive Capital (8 October 2024)—a podcast that explores the intersection of U.S. economic and national security and global financial reform—for a conversation with host Elaine Dezenski on today’s economic security landscape, America’s complex and vulnerable relationship with China, and the growing weaponization of trade. In the episode […]
FundFire: Andrew Whelan Comments on Risks Facing Private Fund Investments in Pro Sports
In “Risky Bet? Soccer Fan Arrests Raise Questions for Oaktree, RedBird” (FundFire, 2 October 2024), Andrew Whelan commented on the risks to private fund investments in pro sports franchises in the face of criminal investigations into the actions of several clubs’ private fan groups. When investing in pro sports franchises, Andrew highlighted how understanding the […]
Elizabeth Severinovskaya Comments on Benefits and Challenges of Using Stablecoin for Cross-Border Payments
In “How Will Stablecoins Impact Cross-Border Payments?” (Techopedia, 21 August 2024), Elizabeth Severinovskaya discusses stablecoin—digital currencies tied to relatively stable assets—and the benefits and challenges of using it for cross-border payments. On the plus side, Elizabeth notes, “Stablecoin transactions let users send money at the speed of the Internet, 24/7/365, rather than at the speed […]
Reuters: Lisa Silverman on Elliot Investment’s Boardroom Battle with Southwest Airlines
In “Southwest Digs in for Boardroom Battle with Elliott” (19 August 2024), Lisa Silverman commented on Southwest’s fight against activist investor Elliott Investment Management, which is looking for wholesale changes to company leadership. She noted: “Calling a shareholder meeting could be a risky proposition for Elliott, as index-fund investors tend to vote with management.” Read […]
Joanne McNaul Comments on the Use of GenAI in Fighting Fraud
In “GenAI-Enabled Fraud: Fighting Fire with Fire” (Financier Worldwide Magazine, September 2024), Joanne McNaul discusses ways in which generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology can be used to help detect and prevent fraud. “Organizations can build ‘reinforcement’ learning into their existing or new GenAI solution to adapt fraud detection rules dynamically, based on real-time feedback,” Joanne […]
Brittney Blair Discusses Olympic Security on CBS News
K2 Integrity’s Brittney Blair provides expert commentary on the heightened security risks surrounding the ongoing Olympic Games following the French rail sabotage. In an interview with Wendy Gillette on CBS News Radio, Brittney discusses the recent sabotage of France’s rail system and its implications for large international events like the Olympics. Brittney highlights the attractiveness […]
K2 Integrity Announces Addition of Andrew Whelan to EMEA Investigations Team
Whelan to focus on business intelligence and complex investigations. LONDON — 29 July 2024 — Today K2 Integrity announced Andrew Whelan has joined the firm’s London office as a Managing Director in its Investigations and Disputes practice. Whelan brings over a decade of experience conducting enhanced due diligence, intelligence gathering, and complex multijurisdictional investigations across […]
Forbes: Lisa Silverman Comments on Elliott Investment Management’s Stake in Southwest Airlines
In “‘Too Little, Too Late’: Activist Investor Elliott Still Wants Southwest CEO Out” (Forbes, 26 July 2024), Lisa Silverman, senior managing director at K2 Integrity, provides insights on Elliott Investment Management’s push for leadership changes at Southwest Airlines. The article, written by Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, delves into Elliott’s critique of Southwest’s recent business model changes […]
Jennifer Law Comments on Adoption of New FASB Guidance for Digital Asset Reporting
In “Crypto Sector Slow to Adopt New Accounting Rules Despite Years of Advocacy” (Accounting & Compliance Alert, 23 July 2024), Jennifer Law comments on the slow implementation of the latest accounting guidance designed to give a more accurate representation of a company’s digital asset holdings. Jennifer highlights the importance of early adoption—especially for investment firms […]