by Ekrem Duman | Jun 30, 2025 | Finance, International Finance
In the world of global finance, unsponsored American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) stand out as a curious bridge between international markets and U.S. investors. 🌍 These financial instruments allow companies not directly involved in the process to be traded on U.S....
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 30, 2025 | Finance, International Finance
Imagine a company growing quietly but fiercely, away from the glare of quarterly earnings calls and Wall Street analysts. That’s exactly the path GitHub walked when it operated as a private entity before Microsoft’s $7.5 billion acquisition in 2018. GitHub didn’t need...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 30, 2025 | Finance, International Finance
Back in 2009, a mid-sized German tech firm faced a crisis. After striking a deal with a Brazilian supplier, a contract breach left the company stranded with $5 million in unpaid invoices. With no clear legal path forward, they nearly abandoned the relationship—and...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 30, 2025 | Finance, International Finance
✨ In a bustling village in rural Rwanda, a local entrepreneur named Jean-Paul noticed a shift. It started with a solar-powered irrigation project funded by an international initiative tied to the United Nations. Farmers could harvest twice a year. Healthcare workers...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 29, 2025 | Finance, International Finance
Imagine a bustling startup in Mumbai facing a critical decision. The founder, Kiran, needs to expand her team across three continents but is restricted by local currency controls. Instead of waiting, she learns to embrace an undivided account strategy—a financial tool...
by Ekrem Duman | Jun 29, 2025 | Finance, International Finance
The journey of taking a company public isn’t for the faint of heart. For startups or established enterprises eyeing the stock market, the process demands meticulous planning, financial acumen, and a network of trusted advisors. Among the unsung heroes of this...
