Nawaz Sharif ousted in Pakistan: celebrate, but remember the bigger picture
Economic trouble and political violence are much more pressing concerns for Pakistanis than the political fate of their prime minister.
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Can charity save journalism from market failure?
Big cash infusions can give nonprofit journalism a much-needed boost. But the ailing news industry needs more consistent funding.
How investigative journalists are using social media to uncover the truth
Despite its negative aspects, investigative journalists globally are using social media to collaborate and uncover important stories.
Has social media really shifted the line between personal and private forever?
Social media does not eradicate the line between personal or private. Instead, it shifts the line in ways that require thought rather than unreflexive condemnation or celebration.
To really tackle corporate tax evasion we need a public register
The government should follow through on setting up a register of beneficial ownership of companies if it wants to get serious about tax evasion.
Nigeria: a corrupt culture or the result of a particular history?
Corruption in Nigeria is not something that can be blamed solely on multinationals. It is much, much more complex.
Africa needs to develop new ways of stemming illicit financial flows
In Africa, commercial activities are the largest component of illicit financial flows. This is followed by organised crime and then public sector corruption.
Why British law doesn’t necessarily apply in overseas territories
The Panama Papers revealed the extent to which loopholes can be exploited.
Panama Papers revelation: we must rethink data security systems
Breaches of confidential information are inevitable. But we can limit their size and scope, and therefore their damage.
Explainer: what’s the difference between tax avoidance and evasion?
The basic difference is that avoidance is legal and evasion is not. But it's not quite as simple as that.
Panama Papers: how do leakers leak?
When major data breaches happen, how are they carried out? And is there anything companies can do about them?
Did you cheat on your taxes? Here’s why your days may be numbered
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?
Why Europe’s new tax initiative is a big deal
Why the new transparency rules agreed by Europe's five largest economies changes the global tax game.
The new tax laws planned in wake of Panama Papers – and the crucial role of public opinion
Measures to tackle aggressive tax avoidance and evasion have been talked about by the EU and UK for a while. It's beginning to take effect.
Panama Papers force tax authorities to act: but what took so long?
Authorities have been slow to respond to the tax revelations of the Panama Papers.
Should all politicians publish their tax returns? Here’s what we might find
How transparent other countries are when it comes to publishing details of their leaders' wealth.
Panama Papers: why we’re looking at global corruption the wrong way
Focusing on 'corrupt countries' misses the point – it is people who are corrupt and their money flows in and out of shady deals all the time.
Panama Papers show how easy it is to finance terror using U.S. shell companies
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.
Panama Papers: media attacks on Cameron may have more to do with Brexit than banking
This has been cross-border journalism at its best. But for some papers it's a chance to pursue a different agenda entirely.
Scotland’s Darien disaster: the first great financial scandal in Panama
Panama is no stranger to financial shenanigans ... even in the 17th century.
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