TL;DR: The SEC released on 13 April 2016 a concept paper to obtain public comments on business and financial reporting. … More
Author: Sheila Oviedo
I am an experienced analyst combining expertise in political, security, environmental, social and economic risk analysis. All blog entries are based on personal interest and opinions are my own. This blog is not affiliated with any ESG research or political risk consultancy firm.
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SEC Revisits Reporting Requirements (Round 1)
TL;DR: We all need a reporting standard that is less repetitive and less pro-forma, but more meaningful through simplified reporting that … More
Quick Take: Pharma Veteran Joseph Papa Joins Valeant
Media agencies today reported that Joseph Papa, who resigned from troubled pharmaceuticals company Perrigo Co., will join Valeant (NYSE: … More
Piracy in Celebes Sea Threatens Coal Shipments to the Philippines
TL;DR: Increased pirate attacks in the Celebes Sea have serious trade implications; prompts regional cooperation. On 21 April, … More
Another Car Maker Admits to Cheating
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today admitted that its employees falsified fuel efficiency data for four mini-car models. MMC … More
Marcos Leads Philippine Vice Presidential Race
TL;DR: The only son of the former Philippine dictator may win the vice presidential race on May 9th, and may … More
Quick Take: The Panama Papers
The Panama Papers have taken the world by storm the last two weeks, and quite literally so as well. The … More
Unaoil’s “Bribe Factory” Nets Big Names in Energy
TL;DR: Unaoil clients face risks from corruption-related investigations. Australia’s Fairfax Media and Huff Post’s investigation into Unaoil, the … More
Chipotle’s Road to Redemption is Rocky
Last month, I wrote about ways for Chipotle to redeem itself following the devastating norovirus and E.Coli outbreaks in … More
Tax Reforms are Coming, Who is Most at Risk? (Round 2)
Let me reiterate my disclaimer: I am neither a tax expert nor a financial analyst. I am not even close to … More
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