Thomas Georges · [email protected]

April 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM

FACT-Endorsed International Tax Reforms Would Help Address Trade, Budget Concerns: Just the FACTs 4/17/25

April 17, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas …

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

April 3, 2025 at 8:55 PM

Law Enforcement, Members of Congress Protest Gutting of Corporate Transparency Act: Just the FACTs 4/3/25

April 3, 2025“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas G…

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March 21, 2025 at 10:22 PM

Fentanyl Traffickers, U.S. Adversaries Biggest Winners in New Treasury Proposal Benefitting Money Launderers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 21, 2025 Read this release on our website Fentanyl Traffickers, U.S. Adversaries Biggest Winners in New Treasury Proposal Benefitting Money LaunderersGutting of Corporate Transparency Act Unlikely to Withstand Judicial Scrutiny WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Treasury De…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Treasury Exempts 99 Percent of Entities from Ownership Reporting, Gutting Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Law: Just the FACTs 03/06/25

March 6, 2025“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas G…

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March 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Treasury Reopens the Floodgates to Dirty Money in the U.S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 3, 2025 Read this release on our website Treasury Reopens the Floodgates to Dirty Money in the U.S.  Gutting of Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Law Will Enable Fentanyl Traffickers and Other Criminals WASHINGTON, DC – On Sunday, the Treasury Department announced via so…

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February 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM

IRS Layoffs Threaten Gains on Tax Enforcement, Fairness, and Revenue Collection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 20, 2025 Read this release on our website IRS Layoffs Threaten Gains on Tax Enforcement, Fairness, and Revenue CollectionAfter Decades of Neglect, Federal Tax Authorities Still Need More Resources, Not Budget Cuts and Layoffs WASHINGTON, DC – The FACT Coalition is…

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February 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Federal Judge Lifts Preliminary Injunction, Allowing Corporate Transparency Act Enforcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 19, 2025 Read this release on our website Federal Judge Lifts Preliminary Injunction, Allowing Corporate Transparency Act EnforcementTreasury Should Move Quickly to Resume Full Implementation of Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Law WASHINGTON, DC – On February 17, a…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

February 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM

DOJ Continues Vigorous Legal Defense of the Corporate Transparency Act: Just the FACTs 02/13/25

February 13, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thom…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

January 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Supreme Court Halts CTA Injunction, Admin Threatens Retaliation Over Global Tax Deal – Just the FACTs 1/24/25

January 24, 2025“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thoma…

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January 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Corporate Transparency Act to Resume

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:January 23, 2025 Read this release on our website Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Major Anti-Corruption Law to Resume  Order From Nation’s Highest Court Represents Huge Victory for Efforts to Protect U.S. Financial System from Criminals WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. …

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 6:42 PM

Australia Takes Massive Leap Forward for Tax Transparency, Treasury Appeals CTA Injunction: Just the FACTs 12/12/2024

December 12, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thom…

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December 4, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Texas Judge Wrongly Halts Enforcement of Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 4, 2024 Read this release on our website Texas Judge Wrongly Halts Enforcement of Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Law  Injunction Must be Stayed Before End of Year to Protect U.S. Markets and Communities from Criminal Abuse WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, a lower court…

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  Ian Gary · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 4:35 PM

This Giving Tuesday, Help FACT Protect Democracy, Rid the U.S. of Dirty Money, and End Wasteful Tax Breaks

This Giving Tuesday, Please Support The FACT Coalition's Work to Protect Democracy, Rid the U.S. of Dirty Money, and End Wasteful Corporate Tax BreaksJohn,  The year may not be over, but it's been a busy one for the 100+ members of the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) C…

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December 2, 2024 at 6:42 PM

FACT Applauds Australia’s Passage of Groundbreaking New Tax Transparency Requirements for Major Multinationals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 2, 2024 Read this release on our website FACT Applauds Australia’s Passage of Groundbreaking New Tax Transparency Requirements for Major Multinationals  Best-In-Class Public Country-by-Country Reporting Requirements Are Expected to Apply to Many Large U.S. Multinat…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

November 22, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Treasury Advances Implementation of Landmark AML Regulations for Real Estate Transactions: Just the FACTs 11/22/24

November 22, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thom…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

October 24, 2024 at 8:12 PM

New Research Bolsters Case for U.S. Action on Enviro. Crimes at UN Biodiversity Conference: Just the FACTs 10/24/24

October 24, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thoma…

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October 17, 2024 at 7:40 PM

FACT Coalition Calls on Congress to End ‘America-Last” Tax Policies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 17, 2024 Read this release on our website FACT Coalition Calls on Congress to End ‘America-Last” Tax Policies  Long-Overdue International Tax Changes Would Level the Playing Field, Raise More Than a Trillion Dollars in Revenue, and End Incentives for Offshoring WASH…

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October 15, 2024 at 4:32 PM

U.S. Top Jurisdiction Used by Environmental Criminals to Hide Dirty Money, New Report Finds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 15, 2024 Read this release on our website U.S. Top Jurisdiction Used by Environmental Criminals to Hide Dirty Money, New Report FindsAnalysis of 230 Environmental Crimes in Amazon Region Sheds Light on How Illicit Proceeds Are Laundered WASHINGTON, DC – A new report…

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October 2, 2024 at 8:06 PM

RSVP (October 17): Foreign Agents – A Book Talk and Panel Discussion with Casey Michel

Foreign Agents – A Book Talk and Panel Discussion with Casey Michel October 17, 12:00-1:00 p.m. EDT Sponsored by the FACT Coalition and Transparency International U.S. Click Here to Register for this Virtual Event Please join the FACT Coalition and Transparency International U.S. for a conversa…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Heeding Calls from FACT and Other Experts, Treasury Releases Long-Awaited Final AML Regulations: Just the FACTs 8/29/24

August 29, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas…

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August 28, 2024 at 1:46 PM

FACT Applauds Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Safeguards for U.S. Real Estate, Private Investment Markets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 28, 2024 Read this release on our website FACT Applauds Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Safeguards for U.S. Real Estate, Private Investment MarketsLong-Awaited Final Rules Represent Dramatic Improvements to U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Framework WASHINGTON, DC – On Wedn…

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  Erica Hanichak · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Senate Budget Bill Includes Crucial New Funding for Nation’s Financial Crime Fighters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 7, 2024Read this release on our website Senate Budget Bill Includes Crucial New Funding for Nation’s Financial Crime FightersIncreased Appropriations Would Support Implementation of Long-Overdue Anti-Money Laundering Initiatives WASHINGTON, DC – A proposed spending …

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

August 1, 2024 at 8:48 PM

Investors with $2.3T in Assets Call for Enhanced Tax Transparency, Treasury to Finalize New AML Rules in August: Just the FACTs 8/1/24

August 1, 2024 “Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Tho…

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July 31, 2024 at 5:50 PM

Investors with $2.3 Trillion in Assets Demand SEC Rulemaking to Require Greater Multinational Tax Transparency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 31, 2024Read this release on our website Investors with More than $2.3 Trillion in Assets Demand SEC Rulemaking to Require Greater Multinational Tax Transparency 87 Investors Call on Regulators to Require Public Country-by-Country Reporting for U.S.-Listed Multination…

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July 30, 2024 at 1:16 PM

FACT Applauds Announcement of Intergovernmental Initiative to Combat Illicit Finance and Nature Crimes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 30, 2024Read this release on our website FACT Applauds Announcement of Intergovernmental Initiative to Combat Illicit Finance and Nature Crimes  New Capacity Building and Information Sharing Efforts Will Help Protect the Amazon WASHINGTON, DC – The Financial Accountab…

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July 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM

FACT Welcomes Proposal Introducing New Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Investment Advisers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 23, 2024Read this release on our website FACT Welcomes Proposal Introducing New Anti-Money Laundering Requirements for Investment Advisers Customer Identification Proposal Serves National Security, Law Enforcement Purpose and is Consistent with Requirements for Other …

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

June 25, 2024 at 3:56 PM

FACT Calls on Congress to Eliminate Wasteful Corporate Tax Break, Supreme Court Issues Landmark Tax Ruling: Just the FACTs 6/25/24

June 25, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thoma…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

May 23, 2024 at 1:31 PM

FACT Releases Multinational Corporate Tax Policy Platform for 2025: Just the FACTs 5/23/24

May 23, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas G…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

May 9, 2024 at 4:58 PM

FACT, Allies Release New Report on Money Laundering Through Commercial Real Estate: Just the FACTs 5/9/24

May 9, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas Ge…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

April 18, 2024 at 6:54 PM

FACT Applauds Treasury’s Move to Close Decades-Old Money Laundering Loopholes: Just the FACTs 4/18/24

April 18, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas…

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April 16, 2024 at 9:36 PM

FACT Joins Chorus of Support for Treasury’s Landmark Proposed Anti-Money Laundering Safeguards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 16, 2024Read this release on our website FACT, Allies Join Chorus of Support for Treasury’s Proposed Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Safeguards New Draft Rules Cracking Down on Dirty Money in U.S. Real Estate and Private Investment Markets Mark Generational Progress WA…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

March 28, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Treasury Appeals Erroneous Federal Court Ruling: Just the FACTs 3/28/24

March 28, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas…

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March 11, 2024 at 6:14 PM

President’s Budget Boosts Funds for Nation’s Financial Crime Fighters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 11, 2024Read this release on our website President’s Budget Boosts Funds for Nation’s Financial Crime Fighters Request Provides $216 Million for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the White House released its discretionary budget request …

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

March 8, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Treasury Department Continues to Collect Ownership Information Following Court Ruling: Just the FACTs 3/7/24

March 8, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas …

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March 4, 2024 at 4:59 PM

District Court Ruling Undermines U.S. Fight Against Dirty Money

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 4, 2024Read this release on our website District Court Ruling Undermines U.S. Fight Against Dirty Money Court Decision Sets Back Full Implementation of Corporate Transparency Act WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, March 1, a federal district judge in Alabama issued an opinio…

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February 13, 2024 at 2:26 PM

FACT Welcomes Draft Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Investment Advisers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 13, 2024Read this release on our websiteFACT Welcomes Draft Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Investment Advisers Proposed Rule Builds Upon Wave of Recent Momentum for U.S. Anti-Corruption ReformsWASHINGTON, DC – The Financial Accountability and Corporate Transp…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 5:54 PM

Treasury Releases Draft Rule on Real Estate Money Laundering: Just the FACTs 2/9/24

February 9, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system.Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thomas…

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February 7, 2024 at 3:07 PM

FACT Applauds Release of Draft Rule Tackling Dirty Money in U.S. Real Estate Markets

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 7, 2024Read this release on our website FACT Applauds Release of Draft Rule Tackling Dirty Money in U.S. Real Estate Markets Proposed Rule Closing Decades-Old Anti-Money Laundering Loophole Marks Major Milestone in the Fight Against Global Corruption WASHINGTON, DC…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 8:53 PM

Senate Hearing Outlines Need for Greater Tax Transparency, Private Investment Draft Rule Heads to OIRA

January 18, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thom…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

January 8, 2024 at 5:02 PM

U.S. Beneficial Ownership Reporting Begins, FEPA Signed Into Law: Just the FACTs 1/8/24

January 8, 2024“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thoma…

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December 21, 2023 at 3:59 PM

FACT Welcomes Release of Final Access Rule to Implement the Corporate Transparency Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 21, 2023Read this release on our website FACT Welcomes Release of Final Access Rule to Implement the Corporate Transparency Act Treasury Now Set to Begin Collecting Information on True Owners of Anonymous Companies in January WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Financial A…

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December 12, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Treasury Updates Timeline for Key Anti-Money Laundering Measures as Anti-Corruption Summit Begins

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 12, 2023Read this release on our website Treasury Updates Timeline for Key Anti-Money Laundering Measures as Anti-Corruption Summit Begins Draft Regulations Tackling Dirty Money in U.S. Real Estate, Private Investment Markets Now Expected in Early 2024 WASHINGTON, …

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December 6, 2023 at 3:35 PM

Bipartisan Bill Would Give U.S. Prosecutors New Tools to Combat Nature Crime

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 6, 2023Read this release on our website Bipartisan Bill Would Give U.S. Prosecutors New Tools to Combat Nature Crime The FOREST Act Would Make Illegal Deforestation a Predicate Offense for Money Laundering WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Financial Accountability and Co…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 5:15 PM

UN Panel Event on Tax Transparency, Canada Passes Public Beneficial Ownership Law: Just the FACTs 11/30/23

November 30, 2023“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Tho…

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November 17, 2023 at 6:14 PM

FACT, Allies Make the Case at UN for Enhanced Tax Transparency Measures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:November 17, 2023Read this release on our website FACT, Allies Make the Case at UN for Enhanced Tax Transparency Measures to Meet Sustainable Development Goals UN Panel Outlines the Need for Public Country-by-Country Reporting of Tax Data by Major Multinational Businesses W…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 3:43 PM

FACT Launches New Environmental Crimes Report, UK Passes Sweeping New AML Package: Just the FACTs 11/3/23

November 3, 2023“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thom…

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October 26, 2023 at 4:25 PM

US Financial Secrecy Fuels Illicit Financial Flows from Environmental Crimes, New Report Finds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 26, 2023Read this release on our website US Financial Secrecy Fuels Illicit Financial Flows from Environmental Crimes, New Report Finds FACT Coalition Issues Report Analysing US’s Role in Fostering Environmental Crimes WASHINGTON, DC – As perhaps the easiest place t…

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October 10, 2023 at 7:09 PM

RSVP: FACT Coalition Report Launch - Dirty Money and the Destruction of the Amazon

FACT Coalition Report Launch - Dirty Money and the Destruction of the Amazon Register now for the in-person and online launch of the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition’s new report analyzing the linkages between U.S. financial secrecy and environmental crimes in…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Treasury Releases Improved Beneficial Ownership Reporting Form: Just the FACTs 10/6/23

October 6, 2023“Just the FACTs” is a round-up of news stories and information regarding efforts to combat corrupt financial practices, including offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and money laundering through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to Thoma…

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October 2, 2023 at 4:27 PM

RSVP: FACT Coalition Report Launch - Dirty Money and the Destruction of the Amazon

FACT Coalition Report Launch - Dirty Money and the Destruction of the Amazon Register now for the in-person and online launch of the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition’s new report analyzing the linkages between U.S. financial secrecy and environmental crimes in…

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