Nando’s goes offshore to roost The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists has this week released another set of stories based on a new leak of information. This time, they have got hold of a list of names that have had Jersey accounts with wealth manager, Kleinwort Benson. … [Read more...]
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The Offshore Wrapper: A week in tax justice
Going down? Egypt’s richest family Egypt’s highest profile tax case has taken a bizarre turn this week. The story starts in 2007 when Orascom Construction Industries sold their cement business to the French giant Lafarge. … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: a week in tax justice
Updated with a clarification of Prince Charles' tax affairs. The Offshore Wrapper is written by George Turner Democracy is bad for you In move that can only be described as nuts, the big four accountancy firms, PWC, Deloitte, Ernst and Young and KPMG have clubbed together to take out a … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: a week in tax justice
Forever in your debt Last week saw news of a major decision from the US Supreme Court on the long running feud between the Government of Argentina and vulture fund, NML Capital. … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: a week in tax justice
The Offshore Wrapper is written by George Turner The Togo triangle: where stolen Nigerian oil disappears Nigeria: the land of lost opportunity. Billions of dollars from oil revenue has literally been siphoned out of the country. The story – and corruption - has run for decades. … [Read more...]
Alliance Boots: tax cheats
BOOTS AVOIDING TAXES RISKS PUBLIC HEALTH JOIN WAR ON WANT, UNITE, MEDACT AND CHANGE TO WIN TO PROTEST BOOTS’ TAX AVOIDANCE AND ITS IMPACTS ON PUBLIC HEALTH … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: a week in tax justice
Did Qatar bribe its way to host World Cup 2022? The UK’s Sunday Times is filled with explosive allegations that Qatar bought the right to host the 2022 World Cup through a series of bribes to FIFA officials. The reports are based on a leak of a database to the paper. … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: a week in tax justice
The Offshore Wrapper is written by George Turner Ireland is not a tax haven Michael O’Leary is the opinionated, controversial chief executive of Dublin-based low cost airline, Ryanair. In typical forthright style, O’Leary believes Ireland “has been unfairly singled out” as a tax haven for … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: a week in tax justice
The Offshore Wrapper is written by George Turner Credit Swindle? "We were running a criminal enterprise, but we didn't know," is what reportedly Credit Suisse will soon admit in its long running dispute with the United States Justice Department over alleged involvement in assisting US … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: a week in tax justice
The Offshore Wrapper is written by George Turner It’s just take, take, take… Three members of Take That, the highly successful UK boy band, have been caught “on the take” by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). … [Read more...]
African Countries Lose Billions through Misinvoiced Trade
Press Release - Global Financial Integrity African Countries Lose Billions through Misinvoiced Trade Fraudulent Trade Transactions Channeled at Least US$60.8 Billion Illegally in or out of 5 African Countries from 2002-2011 … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: a week in tax justice
The Offshore Wrapper is written by George Turner Switzerland-India Dispute Last week we reported that India is getting tough with Cyprus and Mauritius on tax. This week it is Switzerland’s turn to feel Indian ire. … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: A week in Tax Justice
The Offshore Wrapper is written by George Turner "In Formula One, everyone cheats. The trick is not to get caught." … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: A week in tax justice
The Offshore Wrapper is written by George Turner Pfizer offshore cash pile fuels AstraZeneca bid … [Read more...]
The Offshore Wrapper: A week in tax justice
The Offshore Wrapper is written by George Turner Nigeria – failed state? Recently Nigeria almost doubled its GDP in a day, showing that strong growth in a time of global economic malaise is still possible - on paper at least. … [Read more...]
