Rafael Montoya
Senior Correspondent, Finance & Markets
Rafael Montoya is the Senior Correspondent for Finance & Markets. He brings 25 years of experience from the trenches of financial news, having previously worked on the capital markets desks at both Bloomberg and Reuters. Rafael has a reputation for his deep network of sources among bankers, traders, and institutional investors, allowing him to break news and provide incisive, behind-the-scenes analysis of major market moves. His coverage for Boardroom Digest focuses on translating market volatility into strategic considerations for corporate leaders, from debt structuring to shareholder relations.
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UK regulator probes PwC's audit of WH Smith over earnings
Britain's accounting regulator has launched a formal investigation into PwC's audit of WH Smith for the year the retailer disclosed inflated earnings in its North American business.
Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read
UK Ministry of Defence Lacks Nuclear Weapons Spending Transparency
Delays in publishing the UK's Defence Investment Plan (DIP) have already made procuring the latest military equipment more expensive, according to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Tokio Marine Accelerates Global Growth with Shareholder Focus
Tokio Marine has escalated its planned share buybacks by 59% year-on-year to $2.
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read
SEC Proposes New Rules to Ease Public Company Reporting Burdens
Nearly 80% of all public companies could soon face significantly lighter reporting requirements, thanks to new SEC proposals to overhaul filer categories and disclosure rules.
Jun 5, 2026 · 4 min read
America's Alternative Economy Growth Story Continues
Nearly one in three Americans now leverage side hustles as essential costs surge, yet a striking 45% of those earning over $150,000 also engage in alternative income streams.
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Kirkland & Ellis partners with Palantir on AI tech for its platform
Kirkland & Ellis, a legal giant, has committed an astonishing $500 million over the next three to four years to develop its own proprietary artificial intelligence platform, according to Reuters .
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
AI Powers New Accelerator Programs for Business Growth in 2026
Over 7,000 enterprises, including 90% of the S&P 100, now rely on AlphaSense's AI platform for market intelligence, marking a fundamental shift in how top companies drive growth.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Purpose drives talent in Europe, new data shows
Tech giants, long Europe's most coveted employers, faced a surprising 15% drop in applications in 2023.
Jun 4, 2026 · 3 min read
Iran military leverages ChatGPT for cyber attacks and influence
An Iranian group, Storm-2035, exploited ChatGPT to generate content for influencing the US presidential election, according to The Guardian .
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
Ferrari Launches New Luce EV
Italy's President and Pope Leo XIV were among the first to witness Ferrari's radical new direction: a 1,000 horsepower, $640,000 electric five-seater.
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
Arsenal's Recent Triumph Fuels Future Trophy Ambitions
In 2006, Sol Campbell scored in the Champions League final, a moment of individual brilliance that ended in defeat, marking Arsenal's last appearance for nearly two decades, according to The New York
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
FN Browning Group Acquires UK Sniper Firm Sofisport SA
Belgian gunmaker FN Browning Group has completed its acquisition of UK sniper producer Sofisport SA, a strategic move significantly expanding its specialized military and civilian firearms offerings.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
BP Removes Chair Albert Manifold Amid Conduct Concerns
After less than a year in the role, BP's board unanimously voted to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, citing "serious concerns" about his conduct, according to Reuters .
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
New $140 Million Boost Fuels Strep A Vaccine Breakthrough
Invasive Strep A infections kill 518,000 and sicken 1.
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
AI tools show significant racial bias in job hiring
AI large language models favored white-associated names 85% of the time for job applications, compared to just 9% for Black-associated names, according to Stanford HAI research.
May 26, 2026 · 3 min read
UK law firm reprimanded for AI creating fake legislation
A junior solicitor at UK law firm Pinsent Masons submitted legal arguments to London's High Court that included "imaginary statutory wording" and non-existent insolvency legislation, all generated by
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
CDP plans to boost Nexi stake to 29.9%
Shares in Italian payments giant Nexi surged after state-backed lender CDP announced plans to significantly increase its stake.
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read
NYC Mayor Mamdani's city-run grocery store plan to combat high prices
Stop & Shop is slashing prices on thousands of items across its 137 stores in New York and New Jersey, with local staples like bagels and smoked salmon seeing reductions of up to 23%, according to the
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read
McKinsey and peers rethink pricing as AI reshapes consulting
Clients are demanding consulting giants like McKinsey prove their worth through successful task completion, not just billed hours.
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Premier League Drives Billions in UK Economic Boost
In the 2023/24 season, the Premier League alone injected a staggering £9.
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read