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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
K2 Integrity’s U.S. and EMEA Teams Recognized in Chambers and Partners 2024 Guides
NEW YORK/LONDON – 26 June 2024 – K2 Integrity is proud to announce that the firm’s EMEA and U.S. teams have been ranked in the 2024 Chambers and Partners Litigation Support and Crisis & Risk Management guides. The firm earned recognition for its client work in Chambers Litigation Support 2024 for Asset Tracing & Recovery […]
Juan Zarate Discusses Iran-Israeli Relations on Weekly News Show Dakhil Washington
Juan Zarate recently appeared on Dakhil Washington (Inside Washington), a weekly news and interview program broadcast on al-Hurra, the U.S. government-supported Arabic satellite television channel that beams throughout the Middle East. In a conversation with host Robert Satloff, Juan discusses the decades-long “grey war” between Israel and Iran, the recent escalation of tensions, and the […]
Mergers & Acquisitions Magazine Highlights K2 Integrity’s Investigation Skills
In “The Dark Side of Dealmaking” (Mergers & Acquisitions, 13 May 2024), K2 Integrity is highlighted in a discussion of the benefits of investment due diligence. The article notes: “[A] debate over valuations has compelled some buyers and sellers to turn to private investigators for enhanced due diligence. Advisory firm K2 Integrity leverages its experience […]
K2 Integrity Partners with OSCE to Deliver AML Training in Kazakhstan
K2 Integrity delivered a two-day intensive practical workshop focusing on tackling money laundering networks organized by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. As detailed in “OSCE Enhances Efforts to Combat Money Laundering Networks, Including the Use of ‘Money Mules’” (3 April 2024), posted on the OSCE website, the workshop […]