Reputational Risk

President Donald Trump looks on as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs the guestbook in the Roosevelt Room, Friday, October 17, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Gold Toilet Problem

Law enforcement raids on luxury Kyiv apartments, including one bathroom fitted with a golden toilet, and images of duffel bags stuffed with cash have plunged President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s administration into its biggest corruption crisis since he took office, the Financial Times reported. 

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Bank Compliance Slow Services for Some in Europe’s Growing Defense Sector

European lenders are re-engaging with defense companies but smaller firms in the sector’s supply chain are running into hurdles clearing bank compliance requirements, according to new reporting by The Banker.