Ivy league school Yale University entered into a pact with offshore legal firm Appleby to invest $100 million in India from June 2013 via the … Yale University turned to offshore firm to enter India via MauritiusRead more
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Bad week for the big four
Last week was a bad week for the big four accountancy firms. the Paradise Papers revealed more about how the big four created a number … Bad week for the big fourRead more
What is a Laundromat?
The Azerbaijani Laundromat is the name given to a complex money-laundering operation that handled US$ 2.9 billion over a two-year period thanks to four shell … What is a Laundromat?Read more
Top US universities use offshore funds to grow their huge endowments
More than 100 US universities and colleges have interests offshore where they pay little or no tax and seek to grow their already phenomenal riches … Top US universities use offshore funds to grow their huge endowmentsRead more
World is rapidly becoming an “international oligarchy”
Bernie Sanders has warned that the world is rapidly becoming an “international oligarchy” controlled by a tiny number of billionaires, highlighted by the revelations in … World is rapidly becoming an “international oligarchy”Read more
Scotland’s shell firm mess
A UK Government minister has admitted 28,000 notorious Scottish registered “tax haven” shell firms have failed to reveal their true owners’ identities two months after … Scotland’s shell firm messRead more
73% of Fortune 500 Companies Used Offshore Tax Havens in 2016
A new study reveals the extent to which companies are using tax havens to avoid U.S. taxes and undermines the case for any tax proposal … 73% of Fortune 500 Companies Used Offshore Tax Havens in 2016Read more
Data havens and new crackdowns on tax avoidance
The threat of tax haven UK recedes Back when the UK was more confident about Brexit, the UK government issued a threat. Give us what … Data havens and new crackdowns on tax avoidanceRead more
US govt begging for Las Vegas shooting victims and families
A GoFundMe account created to help the victims of the Las Vegas shooting has seen a tremendous outpouring of support, quickly raising more than $1 … US govt begging for Las Vegas shooting victims and familiesRead more