Authorities in multiple jurisdictions crack down on Prince Group-linked entities | AGB Summary Authorities across South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore have stepped up investigations and enforcement actions against companies and individuals linked to Cambodia-based Prince Group and its chairman Chen Zhi. Allegations span financial crime, fraud, money laundering and more serious accusations that have […]
Sportradar completes acquisition of IMG ARENA’s betting rights portfolio Summary Sportradar has completed the acquisition of IMG ARENA’s global sports betting rights portfolio, expanding its access to tennis, football and basketball rights from more than 70 rightsholders. The deal covers around 38,000 official data events and 29,000 streaming events a year, including major properties such […]
Playtech Pays Millions to Black Cube in Covert Campaign Targeting Evolution Summary Between 2021 and 2024 Playtech paid over GBP 1.8 million to private intelligence firm Black Cube to investigate rival Evolution. Contracts included an initial GBP 400,000 fee and performance-based “success” payments for uncovering damaging material, securing media attention or prompting regulatory action. Black […]
Concerns Grow Over Adult Gaming Centres in Deprived UK Areas Summary A Social Market Foundation (SMF) report highlights a rising concentration of adult gaming centres (AGCs) in England’s most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, with around a third of AGCs found in the poorest 10% of areas. Using Brent as a case study, the report notes particularly high […]
Journal of Consumer Affairs | ACCI Consumer Research Journal | Wiley Online Library Summary This paper tests how the illusion of control (IOC) — the belief people have that they can influence outcomes that are actually chance-based — affects decisions to acquire dogs and subsequent owner–dog relationships. Across four studies (mixed samples of potential and […]
Logistics Costs Sliced by 6%: DFCs Accelerate India’s Freight Efficiency Shift Summary The Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) are driving a measurable reduction in India’s logistics burden. DFCCIL reports logistics costs have fallen from around 14% of GDP to roughly 8–9%, a drop of about 6 percentage points. Rail remains the cheapest freight mode (₹1.96/km) compared […]
Opinion | Russia and India are Writing a New Logistics Chapter in Bilateral Relations Summary The article, authored by Oleg Poleev (CEO, RZD Logistics JSC), outlines recent advances in Russia–India logistics driven by development of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). It focuses on the Eastern branch — a rail–sea corridor through Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and […]
The Evolution of the Experience Economy in 25 Years: Conceptual Shifts, Emerging Themes, and Future Directions (1998–2023) Summary This review (Flores-Gómez et al.) maps 25 years of research on the Experience Economy (EE) using bibliometric tools (SciMAT and Bibliometrix) and content analysis. The authors analysed 548 records from Scopus and Web of Science, segmented the field […]
Singapore’s workplace fairness legislation to likely take effect from end-2027: What employers should know Summary Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said the Workplace Fairness Act is likely to be implemented by end‑2027, allowing employers and workers time to prepare. The rollout timing will be kept under review to ensure readiness among employers, employees and mediators. […]
49% of talent ready to walk: the inclusion crisis threatening private equity portfolio value Summary Inclusion Live®’s Leadership Blueprint report finds that lack of inclusive leadership is a material threat to private equity (PE) portfolio value. High-performing companies are over 14x more likely to show mature inclusive leadership and companies with the most inclusive cultures […]
