Genting Wants Full Control of Genting Malaysia in Recent Takeover Bid Summary Malaysian conglomerate Genting Bhd has launched a voluntary takeover offer to buy the remaining 50.64% stake in its listed unit Genting Malaysia Bhd for MYR 6.74 billion (roughly $1.6bn). The offer prices each share at MYR 2.35 (about $0.56), a c.9.8% premium to […]
US–China Trade Tensions Spill Over to the Seas as Both Nations Impose New Port Fees Summary The US and China have escalated trade measures to the maritime sphere: both are now applying additional port fees on vessels linked to the other country. China is collecting special levies on US-owned, -operated, -built or -flagged ships (with […]
Genting announces conditional $1.6B takeover offer for Genting Malaysia | AGB Summary Genting Berhad has lodged a conditional voluntary takeover offer to buy the remaining 50.64% of Genting Malaysia it does not already own, valuing the stake at MYR6.74 billion (about $1.6 billion). The group is offering MYR2.35 per share in cash, representing a 9.8–22.9% […]
The Energy Audit Is In: Why Executive Burnout Puts Strategy—And The Whole Business—At Risk Summary Executive energy is framed as a strategic asset rather than a private, personal issue. Michel Koopman argues that burnout at the top corrodes long-term thinking, innovation and culture — and that organisations must treat leader vitality as business-critical. The piece […]
Harald Neumann Steps Down as Ainsworth CEO Amid Nevada Licensing Turmoil Summary Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has announced the abrupt resignation of CEO Harald Neumann following pressure from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), which recommended he withdraw his licence renewal application after questioning his candour and conduct during the review. The NGCB criticised Neumann’s […]
Allwyn and OPAP merge to create €16 billion business with plans for global exchange listing Summary Allwyn International and Greece’s OPAP have agreed to merge, creating a combined lottery and gaming business valued at around €16 billion. The boards of both companies have approved the deal; Allwyn will hold a 78.5% economic interest while OPAP […]
2025 U.S. Governance Post-Season Review: Evolving Priorities in a Shifting Landscape Summary The 2025 U.S. proxy season saw notable shifts in investor and corporate behaviour amid political, legal and regulatory change. Director election support generally recovered from pandemic-era troughs, with investors signalling renewed favour for traditional skills and longer tenure in some cases. Meanwhile, shareholder […]
Indonesia freezes 27,395 bank accounts over online gambling links | Yogonet International Summary Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ordered banks to freeze 27,395 accounts suspected of links to online gambling, up from 25,912 last month. The action is part of a wider government crackdown coordinated with the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) […]
PAGCOR enforces accreditation for all iGaming service providers by 2026 Summary The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has introduced a mandatory B2B Accreditation Framework that requires all third-party iGaming service providers — including gaming affiliates, game content providers (GCPs) and support service providers (SSPs) — to obtain PAGCOR accreditation. The framework took effect on […]
Allwyn and OPAP approve all-share merger valued at €16 billion Summary Allwyn International AG and OPAP S.A. have agreed an all‑share merger valuing the combined group at €16 billion, creating the world’s second-largest listed gaming entertainment company. The merged business will trade under the Allwyn name and remain listed on the Athens Stock Exchange, with […]
