News | May 8, 2026
A recent study by Tatyana Avilova, Economist at Secretariat has been selected by the Editor of JAMA Health Forum as an Editor’s Choice: Clinical Trial of 2025.
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Executive scandals continue to make headlines across industries. Each case underscores how allegations of executive misconduct can create serious reputational, financial, and operational risks for companies. In today’s environment, where the personal conduct of leaders is inseparable from the reputation of the businesses they run, organizations must be prepared with robust governance strategies, independent investigations, and clear communications protocols.
Executive Scandals: 2025 Navigating Reputational and Financial Risks, authored by experts from FGS Global and Secretariat, provides a practical framework for boards, legal teams, and compliance professionals. It highlights four core practices including preparation, independent guidance, thorough investigations, and consistent communications that strengthen organizational resilience and protect corporate reputation.
With AI and digital media accelerating the speed of crisis exposure, the ability to respond swiftly, transparently, and credibly is more critical than ever.
If you would like to discuss any issues raised in this article, please reach out to John Rademacher or Abby Williams.
A recent study by Tatyana Avilova, Economist at Secretariat has been selected by the Editor of JAMA Health Forum as an Editor’s Choice: Clinical Trial of 2025.
Secretariat Experts Recognized in Lexology’s 2026 Investigations Report
Ten of Secretariat experts have been recognized in the Lexology Index 2026 Investigations report, produced in partnership with Global Investigations Review. The guide highlights leading investigations lawyers, digital forensic specialists, and forensic accountants who are trusted to support the most demanding matters worldwide.
AI is rapidly reshaping how financial institutions in Latin America approach compliance, shifting from reactive monitoring to proactive financial crime detection. Advanced AI platforms specialized in crime detection enable banks to process vast datasets, identify anomalous behaviors, and map hidden relationships across accounts and jurisdictions. This is particularly relevant in a region characterized by complex cross-border flows, uneven regulatory enforcement, and significant exposure to illicit economies.