Our Blog

Tokyo Olympics

Japan Risks Policy Volatility From Lackluster COVID-19 and Olympics Responses
Japan Risks Policy Volatility From Lackluster COVID-19 and Olympics Responses 1920 2560 Blackpeak

On 20 June 2021, the Japanese government ended a national state of emergency that had lasted since April, lifting it in all prefectures except Okinawa.

read more
Real Estate Sector Booming During Pandemic

Which Industries Proved Resilient During the Pandemic?
Which Industries Proved Resilient During the Pandemic? 2560 1708 Blackpeak

As we approach a new chapter in the pandemic with vaccines rolling out in many countries, we reflect on which industries have been of interest since the crisis spread across the globe last year.

read more
Mexico City Paseo de la Reforma Skyline

Big Money and Big Opportunities in Mexican Fintech
Big Money and Big Opportunities in Mexican Fintech 1254 836 Blackpeak

Mexico’s fintech market has surged in the past five years, as international venture capital rushed into the country to capture growth opportunities.

read more

Boohoo: an ESG Sob Story
Boohoo: an ESG Sob Story 1200 675 Blackpeak

Online fast fashion retailer, Boohoo Group PLC (BOOH.L), brought tears to the eyes of its shareholders after a Sunday Times investigation in July alleged that a subcontractor of the group was paying less than half of the UK minimum wage to its employees in a sweatshop in Leicester.

read more

COVID-19 and Due Diligence
COVID-19 and Due Diligence 1200 675 Blackpeak

Blackpeak is committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients and meeting your needs for high quality research and investigations. How are we delivering on this promise in these uncertain times?

read more

With Tax and Finance Background, New Russian Prime Minister Seeks to Attract Foreign Investment
With Tax and Finance Background, New Russian Prime Minister Seeks to Attract Foreign Investment 1201 676 Blackpeak

On 16 January 2020, Mikhail Mishustin became the new Russian prime minister after his predecessor Dmitry Medvedev and the rest of the country’s government resigned.

read more

Argentina’s Surprising Primary Election Results Invite New Political Risks
Argentina’s Surprising Primary Election Results Invite New Political Risks 1200 675 Blackpeak

On Sunday, 11 August, Argentines soundly rebuked President Mauricio Macri’s reform agenda in the country’s primary elections, known locally as PASO.

read more

EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Taking the Current When It Serves
EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement: Taking the Current When It Serves 1200 675 Blackpeak

On Sunday, 30 June 2019, EU member states and Vietnam signed the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA).

read more

Watch Out for More Record Fines From New Hong Kong AML Guidelines
Watch Out for More Record Fines From New Hong Kong AML Guidelines 1200 675 Blackpeak

This year has already witnessed record-breaking fines in the wake of the significant changes that occurred in 2018 for Hong Kong’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing regulatory regime.

read more

Earth Day 2019
Earth Day 2019 1200 675 Blackpeak

This Earth Day, we would like to share what we have been doing at our offices to help protect the environment.

read more
  • 1
  • 2
Start Typing