Russians flocked to banks and ATMs shortly after Russia attacked Ukraine and western countries announced sanctions.
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Western countries are trying to fight Russia with sanctions, but Putin has taken steps to protect the Russian economy.
A Ukrainian serviceman, seen through a camouflage mesh, stands at a frontline position in the Luhansk region, eastern Ukraine, in January 2022.
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The risk to Ukraine’s democracy currently lies with the politicians who have offshore assets that can be massaged and altered from Moscow or elsewhere. Preventing this is essential.
London sparkles with foreign capital.
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London is a global financial centre that relies on money coming in from overseas. When the EU goes, what is left?
The Paradise Papers reveal much of Michael Hutchence’s estate is tied up in offshore tax havens.
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Rock has long railed against The Man, but problems with the taxman highlight its internal contradictions.
The IRS may soon be able to snare every last $100 bill.
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The Panama Papers are part of a trend that suggests the U.S. tax gap – how much is still owed the government after Tax Day – may soon close. Could this mean the end of tax evasion?
A good way to stash cash?
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Terrorist groups don’t need to go to Panama to create a shell company. They can easily hide their money in many U.S. states.
How much do you care about all this Mr President?
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Revelations about offshore tax dealings have caused a global storm, but reactions in Russia have been distinctly Pana-meh.
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is refusing to resign.
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Polls put the Pirate Party ahead of the already unpopular coalition, making new financial revelations particularly damaging.
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World leaders are meeting in London next month to discuss corruption – what better opportunity to close tax loopholes?
Panama City.
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A global collaboration of journalists has revealed massive offshoring of funds linked to some of the world’s most powerful people, including Vladimir Putin.