Law and Government

On 17 February, George W. Bush George Washington essay spotlights governance risk for UK investors. We explain presidential humility, investor policy risk, and what to watch now.

Hungary US relations enter a “golden age” as Rubio backs Orban re-election, spotlighting EU policy risk and Central Europe defense and energy deals. What Japan investors should watch.

February 17: Kentaro Kitagawa lawsuit spotlights Japan’s justice system and ESG governance. What investors in Japan should track now, from policy signals to compliance risk.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at the Munich Security Conference signals antitrust tech regulation and restraint on defense. What this could mean for ^NDX, ^GSPC, and German portfolios.

Kanye West lawsuit update: Bianca Censori called to testify in the Malibu mansion case before a Feb 21 trial. We explain claims, reported losses, and what Indian investors should watch now.

JFFT Mi-ye detained then freed at D2 Place on Feb 17 after a dispute. No arrests. What it means for brand safety, sponsors, and Hong Kong creator economy risk management.

Flights Milan in focus on 17 Feb as Italian Air Force medevac via Linate and Ciampino show readiness. No disruption seen. What it means for GB travellers and policy.

A ₹22-crore Jan Dhan cyber fraud exposed a mule network and KYC lapses, raising compliance costs and RTGS/IMPS oversight risks for Indian banks and fintechs. Key takeaways inside.

Seiya Fujita gets life in a Tokyo District Court ruling tied to the “Luffy” robbery case, signaling a Japan fraud crackdown. We outline risks for banks, payments, telcos, and security plays.

Hong Kong CCTV facial recognit plan advances as police pursue a HK$4 billion CCTV budget and SmartView surveillance expansion to 66,500 cameras. What investors and operators need to know on compliance