Europe
IDG wins EU's huge Afghan security contract

Afghanistan
Amarante prevails in spat over EU diplomats' security deal in Kabul

The British firm IDG Security was due to start providing security for the European Union delegation in Afghanistan on 1 October. But at the last minute, the current provider Amarante saw its contract extended. The possibility of a new tender is becoming increasingly likely.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
EU in Afghanistan, Forward Global cyber, S-RM in the UK courts

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

KabulIDG Security ready to take over from Amarante International

ParisForward Global takes on new cyber director

LondonS-RM Intelligence taken to court by 'former introducer'

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
Amarante International exec quits, exiled Albanian minister lobbying in US, new adviser for Sqope Intelligence

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisAmarante International's business intel deputy director to leave

WashingtonExiled former Albanian minister's lobbyist reaching out to State Department

ParisNew adviser for Sqope Intelligence

Afghanistan, Europe
Disputes emerge over awarding of EU's huge Afghan security contract

After their initial shock, the unsuccessful bidders for the EU's lucrative security contract in Kabul are racking their brains to find a way to challenge IDG Security's win.

Algeria, France
Paris-Algiers: Manager of Amarante's Algerian subsidiary held over espionage claim

As relations between Algeria and France continue to deteriorate, we have learned that the manager of Amarante International's Algerian subsidiary, an Algerian national, has been held in prison for over a year on suspicion of spying.

France
ADIT and Amarante International up stakes as merger rumours swell

Leading French corporate intelligence and security players ADIT and Amarante International must reshuffle their shareholding this year. Meanwhile, rumours of a possible takeover have fuelled concern among rival firms after Amarante founder Alexandre Hollander was recently approached by ADIT.

The Corporate Intelligence Gazette
ADIT/Amarante regional rivalry, Herminius, CR Investigations, Lextrack, De Vinculis

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

LyonAmarante snatches regional council contract from ADIT

LondonHerminius picks new adviser

New York/Boston/WashingtonCR Investigations takes on US staff

London/ViennaNew asset hunter tuned into Central Asia?

LondonNicholas Houghton closes a chapter

France, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine
Amarante's revenues top record €60m

French corporate intelligence and private security company Amarante International is counting on contracts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq to consolidate its position as an emerging market leader in Europe.

Spotlight | Afghanistan
Armed security companies prepare for the start of a new era in Kabul

Along with Iraq, Afghanistan has been an eldorado for armed security companies over the last 20 years. With the departure of American troops on 30 August, that market suddenly dried up. This does not mean, however, that the country will no longer need armed security companies.

French security firm Amarante off to a rough start

Six months after beginning its mission to protect a European Union programme in Somalia, the private outfit has had to review some of its contracts there, provoking a backlash from several consultants.