Central Asia, Russia, United States
Russian banks negotiate with US treasury's OFAC to secure presence in Central Asia

Kazakhstan
KazEngineering courts international investors as it launches privatisation drive

In a bid to attract foreign investors, the national defence industry conglomerate Kazakhstan Engineering is planning a financial roadshow in early December. European, US and Turkish manufacturers are among those invited to attend.

Kazakhstan, Russia, Turkey
Arms export ban leaves KazEngineering caught in the middle

The Kazakh government's decision to suspend its military exports, announced with no official explanation, has cast a shadow over the activities of the state-owned defence conglomerate Kazakhstan Engineering.

Kazakhstan, United States
Greenberg Traurig spearheads Kazakhstan's US rapprochement efforts

In the wake of US sanctions against Russia, Kazakhstan is going all out to boost its economic relations with the US, with the help of the Washington firm Greenberg Traurig, a strong ally of the Kazakh ambassy.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Idesus, Fitzroy Tavern, BGR and Governances

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week, we go to London, Washington, Paris and Tashkent.

LondonNetworking session for London's corporate intelligence elite.

ParisGovernances still rolling in CAC 40 anti-corruption experts.

Washington/TashkentBGR continues Central Asian momentum.

London/ParisNewbie Idesus sets foot in Paris with Africa in sight.

United States, Uzbekistan
Arnold & Porter help Uzbekistan get closer to Washington

Keen to attract inward investment in its strategic industries, Uzbekistan's government has engaged the services of the law firm's former federal officials.

Ukraine, United States
Ukraine's US lobbyists target New York City Hall

City Hall has been a key centre of activity for the PR consultants and lobbyists who have gone into action since the start of the Russian offensive on Ukraine. Kharkiv-based NGO GloBee, which is headed by a public strategy consultant, is using the services of Mercury and YourGlobalStrategy.

France, Kazakhstan
CIFAL gets inside KazEngineering

The French consulting firm CIFAL is in negotiations to advise the huge Kazakh conglomerate KazEngineering, a setup that may open doors for French defence companies.