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Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Brattle Group Welcomes Financial Services Expert Idan Rubin as Senior Consultant
LONDON, June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Idan Rubin to its London office as a Senior Consultant in the firm's Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Alternative Investments, and Credit, Derivatives & Structured Products practices. With a diverse background in hedge funds, asset management, and investment platform development that spans geographies and asset classes, Mr. Rubin brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector to the firm. At Brattle, Mr. Rubin will focus on a wide range of financial services matters, from mergers and acquisitions (M&As) to fund-related disputes, such as those involving fees and performance, investor disclosures, misrepresentation and fraud claims, and regulatory compliance issues. He has extensive expertise in valuations, hedge fund structuring, portfolio construction, risk management, investor relations, trading strategies and signals, and working with cross-asset classes, including cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). "With his broad industry experience, entrepreneurial mindset, and analytical rigor, Idan brings a unique skill set and background to Brattle that will greatly enhance our ability to support clients in high-stakes financial services disputes in the UK and across Europe," said Torben Voetmann, Brattle President & Principal. With experience establishing two successful quant hedge funds – overseeing the process from capital process to operations and trading – and advising on the launch of another, Mr. Rubin has extensive practical knowledge of hedge fund operations, management, policies, and practices. He also has an asset management background, spanning numerous strategies across both public and private markets, and has used his technical expertise to develop and analyze artificial intelligence (AI) signals, strategies, and models. "I look forward to collaborating with colleagues in London and beyond to help grow Brattle's UK and European presence in commercial litigations and to help clients solve complex challenges related to damages, insolvency, and M&A and fund disputes," said Mr. Rubin. Prior to joining Brattle, Mr. Rubin was a Senior Equities Analyst at an investment advisory firm specializing in emerging markets equities, and previously worked as a Portfolio Manager at a market-making hedge fund focused on European government bonds. In 2017, he co-founded Sayer Capital, a US equities quantitative market-making fund backed by a blue-chip investor, and served as CEO and Portfolio Manager – leading the organization's research and development, investor relations, budgeting, and portfolio construction – until 2021. To learn more about Mr. Rubin, please see his full bio at ABOUT BRATTLEThe Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Brattle Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
05-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The Brattle Group Expands Infrastructure Practice with Addition of Experts Luigi de Francisci and Paolo Prestininzi
ROME, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group is pleased to announce the continued growth of its cross-sector Infrastructure practice with the addition of two distinguished experts: Outside Expert Luigi de Francisci and Senior Associate Paolo Prestininzi. 'We are thrilled to welcome Luigi and Paolo, both of whom bring in-depth regulatory and industry expertise, to our growing team,' said Dr. Lucia Bazzucchi, Brattle Principal and Infrastructure Practice Leader. 'Their experience across European institutions and major infrastructure operators will deepen our capabilities in supporting clients with a wide range of infrastructure projects and challenges, from regulatory and market design reform to disputes to operation and investment analysis.' Mr. de Francisci is a legal and regulatory expert with over three decades of experience in Italy's energy and utilities sectors. He has held senior leadership and regulatory roles at Gestore della Trasmissione Nazionale (GRTN), Italy's national grid operator; Terna S.p.A., Europe's largest independent electricity transmission operator; and, most recently, ACEA, one of Italy's largest multi-utility companies. Throughout his career, Mr. de Francisci has worked closely with national and international regulatory bodies, represented Italian infrastructure institutions in European forums, and been a member of numerous boards and committees, including the European Network of Transmission System Operators (ENTSO-E) board. His expertise includes tariff review, regulatory compliance, infrastructure regulation, and contract settlement. An expert in corporate finance, Mr. Prestininzi has extensive experience advising investors and infrastructure operators on regulation, asset valuation, and restructuring matters. He has worked on a number of complex international infrastructure projects across the entire transaction lifecycle, from pre-deal financing to post-deal integrations and business restructurings. He previously worked at a Big Four accounting firm as well as a leading international infrastructure operator, where he worked with motorways, airports, and fiber-optic networks. Brattle's Infrastructure practice supports clients on high-stakes economic, financial, and regulatory issues related to infrastructure investment, regulation, and policy. The team advises investors, operators, regulatory authorities, and governments on complex matters across sectors, including energy, telecom, transportation (such as aviation, railways, shipping, and toll roads/motorways), water, and waste. Brattle's strength lies in its combination of rigorous quantitative analysis and deep real-world expertise, drawing on the academic, regulatory, and hands-on industry experience of its consultants. The addition of Mr. de Francisci and Mr. Prestininzi to the Infrastructure practice reflects the firm's strategic commitment to supporting clients on the front lines of infrastructure transformation. To learn more about Brattle's Infrastructure practice, please visit: ABOUT BRATTLE The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Brattle Group
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Securities Litigation Expert Dr. Jan Jindra Joins The Brattle Group as Principal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Brattle Group has welcomed Dr. Jan Jindra to its San Francisco office as a Principal in the firm's Securities Class Actions and White Collar Investigations & Litigation practices. A former financial economist and Assistant Director at the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, Dr. Jindra has 20 years of experience advising clients on complex securities litigation and regulatory investigations. Dr. Jindra's expertise spans the valuation of complex securities, insider trading, market manipulation, investment advisor fraud, disclosure violations, initial public offering (IPO) allocations, investor harm, and hedge fund performance, among other topics. He has served as a testifying expert and consultant in both civil and criminal proceedings – including in complex matters involving insider trading, disclosure violations, analysis of trading strategies, enterprise valuation, and valuation of complex securities – for the SEC, the US Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission. "With his deep industry experience and his wide-ranging securities expertise, Jan will be a tremendous asset to Brattle's clients. Likewise, his collaborative nature and emphasis on developing the next generation of experts make him a wonderful fit for our firm," said Torben Voetmann, Brattle President & Principal. At the SEC, in addition to providing expert testimony, Dr. Jindra led teams and actively participated in witness interviews and depositions, settlement negotiations, and the preparation of expert reports. He also oversaw staff development and played a key role in mentoring the next generation of expert witnesses within the agency. "Brattle is known for its collegial culture and its top-notch team of experts, and I am thrilled to transition back into consulting at such a reputable firm," said Dr. Jindra. "I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues, developing the next generation of experts, and helping clients answer complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions." Prior to his tenure at the SEC, Dr. Jindra taught finance courses at The Ohio State University and Menlo College. He also authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in highly reputable finance academic journals. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Manager at an international economics consultancy. To learn more about Dr. Jindra, please see his full bio at ABOUT BRATTLEThe Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The Brattle Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Malaysian Reserve
20-05-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Securities Litigation Expert Dr. Jan Jindra Joins The Brattle Group as Principal
SAN FRANCISCO, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Brattle Group has welcomed Dr. Jan Jindra to its San Francisco office as a Principal in the firm's Securities Class Actions and White Collar Investigations & Litigation practices. A former financial economist and Assistant Director at the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, Dr. Jindra has 20 years of experience advising clients on complex securities litigation and regulatory investigations. Dr. Jindra's expertise spans the valuation of complex securities, insider trading, market manipulation, investment advisor fraud, disclosure violations, initial public offering (IPO) allocations, investor harm, and hedge fund performance, among other topics. He has served as a testifying expert and consultant in both civil and criminal proceedings – including in complex matters involving insider trading, disclosure violations, analysis of trading strategies, enterprise valuation, and valuation of complex securities – for the SEC, the US Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission. 'With his deep industry experience and his wide-ranging securities expertise, Jan will be a tremendous asset to Brattle's clients. Likewise, his collaborative nature and emphasis on developing the next generation of experts make him a wonderful fit for our firm,' said Torben Voetmann, Brattle President & Principal. At the SEC, in addition to providing expert testimony, Dr. Jindra led teams and actively participated in witness interviews and depositions, settlement negotiations, and the preparation of expert reports. He also oversaw staff development and played a key role in mentoring the next generation of expert witnesses within the agency. 'Brattle is known for its collegial culture and its top-notch team of experts, and I am thrilled to transition back into consulting at such a reputable firm,' said Dr. Jindra. 'I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues, developing the next generation of experts, and helping clients answer complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions.' Prior to his tenure at the SEC, Dr. Jindra taught finance courses at The Ohio State University and Menlo College. He also authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in highly reputable finance academic journals. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Manager at an international economics consultancy. To learn more about Dr. Jindra, please see his full bio at ABOUT BRATTLEThe Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit
CNA
14-05-2025
- Business
- CNA
Retailers urge European Commission to crack down on Visa, MasterCard
BRUSSELS :Europe's largest retailers and online retail giants have urged the European Commission to rein in allegedly high fees charged by Visa and Mastercard, saying they hurt the bloc's competitiveness and hamper rivals. Visa and Mastercard dominate the market for payment cards and have in recent years faced complaints from retailers about their scheme fees, and what retailers say is a lack of transparency on these fees. The two U.S. companies process about two-thirds of card payments in the euro zone. The retailers' grievances have in part prompted the 27-country European Union to look into alternatives such as a digital euro to lessen dependence on American payment providers. The slow legislative process on a digital currency, however, has frustrated some policymakers and businesses. "International Card Schemes (ICS) have been able to increase their fees without competitive challenge or regulatory scrutiny. They have also rendered their system of fees and rules so complex and opaque that players are unable to understand, let alone challenge, what they are paying for and why," the retailers said in a letter dated May 13 and seen by Reuters. The group cited a 2024 report by The Brattle Group that showed a cumulative increase in ICS' fees of 33.9 per cent between 2018 and 2022 - averaging 7.6 per cent per year - on top of inflation, but did not find any corresponding improvement in service for EU merchants and consumers. Visa and Mastercard did not have any immediate comment. The letter was addressed to the Commission's antitrust chief Teresa Ribera, financial services commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque and economy chief Valdis Dombrovskis. Signatories were EuroCommerce, Ecommerce Europe, Independent Retail Europe, the European Association of Corporate Treasurers and the European Digital Payments Industry Alliance. Members of the lobby groups include Aldi, Amazon, Carrefour, eBay, H&M, Ikea, Intersport, Marks & Spencer, Worldline, Nexi and Teya. The letter called on the Commission to take action against Visa and Mastercard under EU antitrust rules, modify the rules on interchange fees by imposing price controls on scheme fees, levy transparency and non-discriminatory obligations on ICSs and introduce a tool for regulators to scrutinise actions taken by the ICSs.
