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The End of Exact Change: Executive Strategies for a Post‑Penny Economy
The decision by the U.S. Mint to cease production of the one-cent coin — driven by the unsustainable reality that each penny costs 3.69 cents, nearly four times its face value[1] — marks a fundamental and immediate shift in American commerce. This executive mandate has externalized a significant operational burden on the retail and quick-service restaurant (QSR) industries.
The Hidden World of Digital Evidence: How Technology Solves Modern Crimes
The “hidden world” of digital evidence is ever-present in today’s investigations. From deleted files and GPS logs to cloud backups and system metadata, the traces of digital action are powerful. For the public: Understanding that your digital devices may record more than you realize is key. For organizations and forensic providers: Ensuring readiness, robust processes, and clear reporting is fundamental to converting these invisible traces into trusted evidence.
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – January 9, 2026
Malware Activity Rising Threats of AI-Enabled Cyber Attacks and Malware Recently, a new type of malware called GoBruteforcer has emerged, targeting servers that store cryptocurrency and blockchain data. This botnet scans the internet for poorly secured servers, often using default passwords on services like FTP and MySQL, and then uploads malicious software to take control. ...
Redress Done Right: A Blueprint for Large-Scale Financial Remediation
A financial institution was accused of charging excessive or unfair overdraft fees that allegedly caused significant financial burden on its customers. This overdraft fee practice attracted regulatory scrutiny, resulting in a consent decree between the institution and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Redefining the China Playbook
For decades, the multinational corporation (MNC) playbook for China rested on a set of reliable assumptions: a rising middle class, inevitable consumption upgrades, and a manageable competitive landscape. These assumptions are not just challenged; they are being systematically deconstructed.
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – January 6, 2026
Malware Activity Malware Threats Targeting Developers and Users A new wave of cyber threats is actively targeting both developers and everyday users. The “GlassWorm” malware campaign has shifted its tactics to infect macOS systems via malicious extensions for coding platforms like VSCode, aiming to steal passwords, cryptocurrency keys, and even hijack wallets. Attempts to replace ...
What to Build — and Where — in 2026: Healthcare Real Estate Strategy Forecast
Ankura’s Healthcare Real Estate Solutions team tracks critical economic, regulatory, and market trends to guide strategic investment decisions that will define capital allocation, service line priorities, and clinical operations in the year ahead. As the total cost of care continues to rise, organizations are expected to focus investments on initiatives that reduce expenses and enhance operational efficiency. Capital will likely flow toward projects that deliver measurable savings and drive system-wide performance improvements. Below are our predictions for 2026.
The Great DPDPA Challenge: Why 'Legally Compliant' Will Still Leave You 'Operationally Exposed?'
In November 2025, Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules were notified, and since then our feeds have been flooded with summaries, expert opinions about the 18-month timeline, the penalties, and the new grievance forms etc. With the government setting a staggered timeline leading up to May 2027 for compliance, the consensus in many boardrooms is ...
Ankura CTIX FLASH Update – December 30, 2025
Malware Activity Rising Threats in Software Supply Chains and MacOS Malware Recent security reports highlight two concerning trends in cyber threats. First, a malicious NPM package named lotusbail, with over 56,000 downloads, mimics a legitimate WhatsApp Web API using a popular library called Baileys. It secretly steals users’ messages, contacts, and credentials by intercepting data ...
Pressure in Pockets: A Season of Consumer Uncertainty (Ankura Monthly Economic Report December 2025)
The December 2025 Ankura Monthly Economic Tracker highlights a complex U.S. landscape. While GDP growth reached a strong 3.8% and inflation cooled to 2.7%, significant headwinds remain. Record-high layoffs, largely driven by AI-focused restructuring, have pushed unemployment to 4.6%. Despite a slight rebound in consumer sentiment, record household debt of $18.59 trillion and rising delinquency rates continue to strain personal finances. Strategic trade shifts and evolving tariff policies further contribute to ongoing economic uncertainty.
