Donald Trump’s reported second-term income has revived scrutiny of presidential profiteering. Compared with recent predecessors, his use of office and public image to generate revenue appears far more aggressive.
Supreme Court justices' annual financial reports show significant income from book deals, guest professorships, and gifts. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson led in book earnings, while others reported income from teaching and travel reimbursements. The reports offer insights but not a complete picture of their wealth.
President Trump's financial disclosure report shows over $2.2bn in revenue for 2025, a significant increase attributed to investments from entities with ties to the UAE and settlements from defamation lawsuits. This surge in wealth contrasts with recent legal setbacks and public approval ratings.
The UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) fined King & King and its managing partner Milankumar Patel £378,184 for "egregious" failures in auditing companies within Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance. The firm, which relied heavily on GFG for revenue, failed to identify self-interest and meet key audit requirements, leading to severe restrictions.
Three US federal agencies propose rules to regulate stablecoin issuers like banks, requiring anti-money laundering, sanctions programs, and regular financial reporting. These measures, stemming from the GENIUS Act, aim to formalize oversight and may create significant compliance burdens, potentially leading to market consolidation.
King Charles III will voluntarily disclose his tax payments for the first time in the annual royal financial accounts, a move aimed at increasing transparency and public understanding of royal finances. The disclosure will cover income from sources like the Duchy of Lancaster and personal investments.
Australia's One Nation party faces scrutiny over 'sloppy' financial reports with over $1m in missing assets. US President Trump accuses Iran of 'playing us for suckers' amid imminent strike threats. Thousands of Australian women face medicine uncertainty, while World Cup predictions begin.
Olympic diving champion Matty Lee has spoken out about his financial and emotional struggles since retiring, criticizing comments by IOC president Kirsty Coventry about not paying athletes. Lee revealed he lacks assets, faces depression, and finds the transition from elite sport difficult.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party reported over $1m in missing/worthless assets and faced criticism for 'sloppy' financial reporting from 2016-2022. The party repeatedly failed legal obligations, including late filings and missed AGMs, raising questions about its fitness for government.
Nvidia's upcoming earnings report is highly anticipated, with traders speculating on discussions about Donald Trump, China, tariffs, and humanoid robots. CEO Jensen Huang's recent trip to China with Trump adds to the intrigue.
Richard Adam, Zafar Khan and three others are also fined by Financial Reporting CouncilBusiness live – latest updatesFive former executives at the collapsed government contractor Carillion have been bannedby the UK’s accountancy regulator, effectively ending the career of its former finance chief, after they “acted recklessly”.Before Carillion collapsed into compulsory liquidation in January 2018 – one of the biggest corporate failures in UK history – it was a large multinational construction and facilities management services company and employed 43,000 people around the world. Continue reading...
Fifa is set to generate a record $13bn from the 2026 World Cup cycle. Despite the massive revenue, the tournament faces criticism over high ticket prices, tax liabilities for federations, and the financial burden placed on host cities for security and infrastructure.
