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The Career On-Ramp: Under Construction or Permanently Closed?
For decades, the career path after college was clear. One began in an entry-level role, built experience, and ascended professionally. Those first positions taught what classrooms could not. They taught how to work in a professional environment, how to think, and how to lead.
A Case Study | Successful Bilateral Restructuring in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi‑based company operating in the food production and agribusiness sector was experiencing capital structure pressure driven by liquidity constraints and misalignment between its financing arrangements and underlying operating performance. The company required immediate support to stabilize its financial position, engage constructively with lenders, and create a sustainable platform for future growth.
The Curious Case of Pro Bono Financing
In recent years, the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) corporate credit landscape has undergone a vital shift. Traditional lenders — long the backbone of regional corporate financing — are increasingly selective in deploying capital, particularly in segments that fall outside conventional risk parameters. This evolution reflects tighter regulatory scrutiny, more disciplined risk management frameworks, and lessons learned from past credit cycles.
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – March 24, 2026
Malware Activity Tax-Season Phishing Meets Dev Supply‑Chain WormsCyber defenders are seeing two (2) connected surges: tax‑season email scams aimed at everyday users and finance teams, and software supply‑chain attacks aimed at developers and CI/CD pipelines. On the tax side, attackers imitate IRS/tax communications (refunds, W‑2s, filing reminders, “tax professional” requests) to push victims into clicking ...
The Impact Exchange | Consensus As a Catalyst: Turning Ideas Into Execution
If your leadership team cannot reach consensus, innovation stalls. Disagreement is not the enemy — but unresolved conflict is. In the latest episode of The Impact Exchange, Holly McClung Senior Managing Director at Ankura and the Leader Behind the Leaders, challenges a common leadership failure: mistaking strong opinions for progress. Consensus, she argues, is not about harmony or compromise.
The Impact Exchange: On Diplomacy with Ambassador Lee Feinstein
If you want to lead more effectively in turbulent times, this is a conversation you will not want to miss. Why does diplomacy matter — especially now?
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – March 17, 2026
Malware Activity Fake VPNs and Malware Campaigns Recent cybersecurity reports reveal that cybercriminals are using sophisticated tactics to steal personal and organizational data. One group, Storm-2561, is distributing fake VPN software that closely mimics trusted brands like Ivanti, Cisco, and Fortinet. They manipulate search results, so users unknowingly visit counterfeit sites, where malicious downloads capture ...
Shared Goals, Superior Results: Using CIAs to Minimize Disputes and Unlock Value in Construction Claims
Large construction projects often involve layered contractual relationships, pass‑through claims, and competing commercial interests.
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – March 13, 2026
Malware Activity New Techniques to Bypass Security and Growing Android Malware Recent developments in cybersecurity reveal both innovative attack methods and increasing malware threats. Security researcher Chris Aziz uncovered “Zombie ZIP,” a clever way to hide malicious payloads inside ZIP files by tampering with headers, tricking antivirus tools into overlooking harmful content. This method has ...
Risk Management Optimization: The Path to Operational Resilience and Cost Reduction for Financial Institutions
The banking world is at a turning point in 2026. While the complexity of the global financial system has not decreased, the regulatory cadence has shifted.
