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SEC Rescinds Crypto Accounting Rule: What It Means for Money Transmitters and Digital Asset Custody
In a significant regulatory shift signaling a more crypto-friendly stance, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rescinded controversial accounting guidance that had effectively barred major financial institutions from offering digital asset custody services.
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – March 6, 2026
Malware Activity New Russian Malware Campaigns and Advanced Phishing Tools Cybersecurity experts have identified a new Russian-led cyber campaign targeting Ukrainian organizations, involving two previously unknown malware families, BadPaw and MeowMeow. The attack starts with a phishing email containing a link to a ZIP file, which delivers a fake Ukrainian border crossing document to deceive ...
The Business Behind Sport: What Makes Sports Sponsorship
Valued at approximately $103 billion today and projected to reach close to $185 billion by 2035, sports sponsorship has become a strategic growth lever shaping how organizations position themselves, engage global audiences, and drive commercial value.
Regional Collaboration and Career Courage With Ana Casas
To wrap up this year’s Women in Construction Week, we had the pleasure of meeting with Ana Casas, a Managing Director based in Miami.
Financier Worldwide In-depth Feature: Anti-Money Laundering 2026
As the United Arab Emirate’s (UAE’s) financial crime risk landscape becomes more complex, anti-money laundering (AML) expectations are rising just as fast.
California’s New DFAL License: What Digital Asset Firms Need to Know — And How Ankura Can Help
California is set to implement one of the country’s most far‑reaching regulatory frameworks for digital asset businesses. Under the Digital Financial Asset Law (DFAL), any company conducting digital financial asset activities with California residents must obtain a license from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) by July 1, 2026.
Construction Collaboration: Achieving Strong Client Outcomes With Mona Mahal
Recently, we welcomed Mona Mohal — a Senior Director located in New York — to speak on her experience with cross-functional collaboration in our Construction Disputes and Advisory practice.
Working as a Team, Overcoming Project Obstacles With Haley Derauf
Haley Derauf, a Senior Director in our Construction Disputes & Advisory practice, joined us for an interview to discuss her support in a recent engagement, involving the representation of a general contractor on a large site, which ultimately resulted in formal claims.
Does Private Credit Really Have an AI Problem?
Earlier this year, a UBS research report warned of private credit’s vulnerability to software exposure. The report estimated that roughly 25% to 35% of private credit portfolios faced elevated artificial intelligence (AI) disruption risk, with technology accounting for approximately 24% of holdings at business development companies, the publicly traded vehicles in which a significant portion of private credit is held. The press picked it up and the momentum crowd sold.
AI in Hospitality: Transforming Operations, Finance, and Guest Experience
The hotel industry is undergoing a profound transformation as AI evolves from a novelty into a core operational necessity. Surveys of hoteliers reveal that most now anticipate that AI will soon significantly or fully transform hospitality.
