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James Okoro

Regulation & Policy Correspondent

James Okoro has covered financial regulation and market policy for 9 years, reporting on rulemaking from securities regulators and the compliance obligations facing banks and brokerages. He holds a law degree with a focus on financial services regulation and worked as a compliance associate at a regional bank before moving into journalism. His analysis breaks down new rules and enforcement actions for a general audience.

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Latest by James Okoro
Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Secures $2 Billion in Funding for AGI Push

Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Secures $2 Billion in Funding for AGI Push

Jul 10, 2026

Chinese artificial intelligence firm MiniMax Group has closed a $2 billion funding round through a share placement and convertible bond offering. The capital will be used to expand AI infrastructure and accelerate its development of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Brazil Police Target Executive in Widening Banco Master Probe

Brazil Police Target Executive in Widening Banco Master Probe

Jul 9, 2026

Brazilian federal police have targeted communications executive Thiago Miranda in the ongoing investigation into the collapsed lender Banco Master, a court ruling showed. Miranda is suspected of orchestrating a campaign against Brazil's central bank and the CEO of Itau Unibanco.