Ian Gary · [email protected]

August 11, 2021 at 4:03 PM

FACT Coalition Welcomes White House Plans for "Summit for Democracy"

Editing Template:Press Release Template - IG Editing Template:Press Release Template - IG FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2021 FACT Coalition Welcomes White House Plans for “Summit for Democracy” December 9-10 Summit an Opportunity for the U.S. to Showcase Concrete actions for Global Anti-C…

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  Erica Hanichak · [email protected]

July 30, 2021 at 5:54 PM

FACT Coalition Mourns the Passing of Senator Carl Levin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 30, 2021 FACT Coalition Mourns the Passing of Senator Carl Levin Levin was a Tireless Champion in the Fights Against Corruption and Tax Avoidance  WASHINGTON, DC – The Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition mourned the passing of Senator…

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  Christopher Boose, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

July 27, 2021 at 1:10 PM

Promise and Peril for Global Minimum Tax at OECD Negotiations: Just the FACTs: July 2021

July 27, 2021   “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 the laundering of money through the financial system.   Send feedback or items for future newsletters…

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  Christopher Boose, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

June 21, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Tax Transparency Back in the Spotlight: Just the FACTs: June 2021

June 21, 2021   “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 the laundering of money through the financial system.   Send feedback or items for future newsletters…

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  Erica Hanichak · [email protected]

June 3, 2021 at 7:52 PM

FACT Coalition Applauds Biden Administration Move to Establish the Fight Against Corruption as a "Core U.S. National Security In

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 3, 2021 FACT Coalition Applauds Biden Administration Move to Establish the Fight Against Corruption as a “Core U.S. National Security Interest” National Security Study Memorandum Pledges U.S. Leadership to Bring Transparency to U.S. and Global Financial Systems  WASH…

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  Erica Hanichak · [email protected]

June 2, 2021 at 8:04 PM

FACT Welcomes U.S. Congressional Anti-Kleptocracy Caucus Committed to Financial Transparency and Rule of Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2021 FACT Welcomes U.S. Congressional Anti-Kleptocracy Caucus Committed to Financial Transparency and Rule of Law New Caucus Provides Platform for Crucial Anti-Corruption Reforms  WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Congress announced today the formation of the new, biparti…

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  Christopher Boose, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

May 19, 2021 at 4:13 PM

Corporate Tax Disclosure Bill Charges Forward: Just the FACTs: May 19, 2021

May 19, 2021   “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 the laundering of money through the financial system.   Also, FACT is hiring! See the listing for the …

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  Erica Hanichak · [email protected]

May 5, 2021 at 9:12 PM

FACT Coalition Offers Blueprint to Biden Administration to Implement Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Reform

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2021 FACT Coalition Offers Blueprint to Biden Administration to Implement Landmark Anti-Money Laundering Reform Recommendations Respond to Request from Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for Input on Implementing the Corporate Transparency  WASHINGTON, D…

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  Jacob Wills, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

April 21, 2021 at 7:19 PM

A Biden Boom in the Fight to Close Tax Loopholes: Just the FACTs: April 21, 2021

A Biden Boom in the Fight to Close Tax Loopholes Here’s the State of Play: Tax Loopholes and Tax Transparency A Biden Boom in the Fight to Close Tax Loopholes Over the past month, there has been an unprecedented global focus on corporate tax loopholes and profit shifting amidst rep…

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  Jacob Wills, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

March 22, 2021 at 7:23 PM

The Global Trend Towards Corporate Tax Transparency Accelerates: Just the Facts: March 22, 2021

The Global Trend Towards Corporate Tax Transparency Accelerates Here’s the State of Play: Tax Loopholes and Tax Transparency The Global Trend towards Transparency Accelerates These past few weeks have seen “explosive” momentum in the movement for tax transparency. The United Nation…

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  Jacob Wills, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

February 17, 2021 at 8:33 PM

New Administration, New Opportunities: Just the Facts: Feb 17, 2021

February 17, 2021 “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 the laundering of money through the financial system.   Send feedback or items for future newslett…

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  Jacob Wills, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

January 14, 2021 at 4:23 PM

Just the FACTs: January 14, 2021

January 14, 2021 “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 the laundering of money through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters…

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  Clark Gascoigne, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

January 1, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Landmark Bill Ending Anonymous U.S. Companies Is Enacted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 1, 2021 Landmark Bill Ending Anonymous U.S. Companies Is Enacted Historic Anti-Corruption Reform Becomes Law after More than a Decade-Long Campaign WASHINGTON, D.C. — An historic anti-corruption measure ending anonymous companies in the United States became law on Fr…

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  Ian Gary, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

December 30, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Help us move from victory to real reform

December 30, 2020 Dear John, I joined The FACT Coalition last month as executive director because I know that when corruption runs rampant and large companies and wealthy individuals do not pay their fair share in taxes, democracy withers and social justice is thwarted. We can’t let that happen a…

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  Clark Gascoigne, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 12:56 AM

House Votes to Override Veto of Bill Ending Anonymous U.S. Companies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 28, 2020 House Votes to Override Veto of Bill Ending Anonymous U.S. Companies Senate Could Make Historic Anti-Corruption Reform Law within Days WASHINGTON, D.C. — An historic anti-corruption measure ending anonymous companies in the United States could be within day…

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  Clark Gascoigne, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

December 11, 2020 at 8:22 PM

By Veto-Proof Margin, Senate Sends Landmark Bill Ending Anonymous Companies to President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 2020 With Veto-Proof Majority, Senate Sends Landmark Bill Ending Anonymous Companies to President’s Desk Historic Senate Vote Approving Corporate Transparency Act — a Part of the National Defense Authorization Act — Follows Veto-Proof Approval by House on Tuesda…

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  Clark Gascoigne, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 10:00 PM

U.S. Congress Close to Ending Anonymous Companies Abused by Criminals and Corrupt Actors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 3, 2020 U.S. Congress Close to Ending Anonymous Companies Abused by Criminals and Corrupt Actors House and Senate Both Expected to Vote on Final Passage of the Corporate Transparency Act as Part of the National Defense Authorization Act this Month WASHINGTON, D.C. —…

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  Clark Gascoigne · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Reminder: Invitation to IACC Workshop on 1st Global Tax Disclosure Standard

You're Invited to: Trending Toward Transparency: The First Global Standard on Corporate Tax Disclosures A Virtual Workshop Panel at the 19th International Anti-Corruption Conference Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EST Register for the Panel The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) recen…

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  Clark Gascoigne · [email protected]

November 27, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Invitation: IACC Workshop on the 1st Global Standard on Corporate Tax Disclosures

You're Invited to: Trending Toward Transparency: The First Global Standard on Corporate Tax Disclosures A Virtual Workshop Panel at the 19th International Anti-Corruption Conference Tuesday, 1 December 2020, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EST Register for the Panel The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) recen…

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  Jacob Wills, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

November 20, 2020 at 10:01 PM

Just the FACTs: November 20, 2020

November 20, 2020 “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 the laundering of money through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletter…

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  Erica Hanichak · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Ian Gary named Executive Director of the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 9, 2020 Ian Gary named Executive Director of the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition Washington, D.C. - The Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition is pleased to announce Ian Gary as its next executive d…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 2:45 PM

UN Panel Says Major Reforms Needed to Boost Fight Against Illicit Finance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 24, 2020 UN Panel Says Major Reform Needed to Boost Fight Against Illicit Finance WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new interim report by the United Nations High-Level Panel on International Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity for Achieving the 2030 Agenda (FAC…

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  Jacob Wills, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Just the FACTs: July 29, 2020

July 29, 2020 “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 the laundering of money through the financial system. Send feedback or items for future newsletters to…

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  FACT Coalition · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 12:21 AM

House Adds Measure Ending Anonymous Companies to Annual Defense Bill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 20, 2020 House Adds Measure Ending Anonymous Companies to Annual Defense Bill Bipartisan Vote Triggers Bicameral Negotiations on Key Corporate Disclosure and Anti-Money Laundering Reforms Statement by Clark Gascoigne, Interim Executive Director of the FACT Coalition WAS…

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  FACT Coalition · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Apple's EU Ruling Underscores Need to Change Laws to Combat Tax Avoidance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 15, 2020 Apple’s EU Ruling Underscores Need to Change Laws to Combat Tax Avoidance WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Wednesday, a European Union court overturned a 2016 decision that found that Apple had received illegal tax breaks from Ireland.  Wednesday’s decision from the EU’s …

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  Erica Hanichak · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 3:05 PM

The FACT Coalition Weighs In on UN Panel for Financial Transparency

FACT COALITION WEIGHS IN ON UN PANEL FOR FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY The FACT Coalition submitted comments last week to the UN High Panel for Financial Accountability, Transparency, and Integrity for its 2030 agenda—making the case that the COVID-19 emergency response requires key financial reform…

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  Clark Gascoigne · [email protected]

May 6, 2020 at 2:51 PM

FACT Coalition Welcomes Erica Hanichak as Government Affairs Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2020 JOURNALIST CONTACT: Clark Gascoigne [email protected] +1 202-810-1334 FACT Coalition Welcomes Erica Hanichak as Government Affairs Director WASHINGTON, D.C.––The Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency Coalition (FACT Coalition) announc…

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  Clark Gascoigne, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

April 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM

FATF: Anonymous companies remain fundamental gap in U.S. anti-money laundering system

Dear Colleagues, The Financial Action Task Force — the main international anti-money laundering standard-setter, of which the United States is a member — issued an updated evaluation of the U.S. anti-money laundering system this week and reiterated that the "Lack of timely access to adequate, ac…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Diverse Stakeholders Flood OECD in Push for Public Corporate Tax Disclosures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 9, 2020 Diverse Stakeholders Flood OECD in Push for Public Corporate Tax Disclosures Investors, Small Businesses, Lawmakers, and NGOs Push OECD to Require Public Country-by-Country Reporting of Key Tax Information for Multinational Corporations WASHINGTON, D.C. — A div…

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  Jacob Wills, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

February 18, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Reminder: You're Invited to the U.S. Launch of the 2020 Financial Secrecy Index (Wed. at 9:30am)

   U.S. Launch of the 2020 Financial Secrecy Index Join Tax Justice Network and the FACT Coalition for a discussion of the 2020 Financial Secrecy Index, the ranking of the U.S., and the status of relevant U.S. legislation.  Wednesday, February 19, 2020 9:30am to 10:30am Coffee, Tea, and Pastries …

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  Jacob Wills, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

February 14, 2020 at 3:10 PM

You're Invited to the U.S. Launch of the 2020 Financial Secrecy Index

   U.S. Launch of the 2020 Financial Secrecy Index Join Tax Justice Network and the FACT Coalition for a discussion of the 2020 Financial Secrecy Index, the ranking of the U.S., and the status of relevant U.S. legislation.  Wednesday, February 19, 2020 9:30am to 10:30am Coffee, Tea, and Pastries …

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  Clark Gascoigne, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

February 7, 2020 at 8:48 PM

US Illicit Finance Strategy Prioritizes Bill to End Anonymous Companies in 2020

Dear Colleagues, I wanted to flag that the Trump Administration just unveiled its "2020 National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing" yesterday. Prepared by the Department of the Treasury in coordination with the Departments of Justice, State, and Homeland Security, the O…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Job Vacancy: Advocacy Coordinator, The FACT Coalition (Washington, DC)

Job Vacancy Announcement Advocacy Coordinator ABOUT THE FACT COALITION The Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency (FACT) Coalition is a non-partisan alliance of more than 100 state, national, and international organizations in the United States working toward a fair tax system that a…

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  Gary Kalman, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

December 11, 2019 at 3:01 PM

The once unimaginable is now possible.

December 11, 2019 Dear John, When we began this journey almost a decade ago, a nascent coalition faced insurmountable odds on, what many thought to be, a set of esoteric issues.  Back then, only a handful of people saw the world of offshore and secret finance as a serious threat. How far we’ve co…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

December 5, 2019 at 9:17 PM

Sustainability Panel Finalizes Public Tax Transparency Standard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2019 Sustainability Panel Finalizes Public Tax Transparency Standard New Rule from Global Reporting Initiative Could Bring Public Country-by-Country Reporting of Taxes, Profits, Revenues, and Employees to Thousands of Companies WASHINGTON, D.C. – A global sustain…

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  Clark Gascoigne, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 9:08 PM

Major human rights groups push senators to end anonymous companies

Dear Colleagues, 10 major human rights organizations sent a letter to the Senate Banking Committee today endorsing the bipartisan ILLICIT CASH Act (S.2563).  The measure would end the incorporation of anonymous companies, which are often used to facilitate corruption, tax evasion, money launderi…

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  Jacob Wills, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

October 30, 2019 at 4:13 PM

Reminder: Invitation to Friday NYC Lunch Event - Corporate Tax Disclosures in a Global Economy

Please Join Us For Trending Toward Transparency: Corporate Tax Disclosures in a Global Economy November 1, 2019 from Noon to 2pm Bloomberg NYC Offices at 731 Lexington Avenue (at 58th and Lexington)  Lunch will be served. RSVP HERE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Congress, FASB, GRI, UN PRI, the OECD, the E…

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  Jacob Wills, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

October 28, 2019 at 3:22 PM

Invitation (Reminder): Trending Toward Transparency - Corporate Tax Disclosures in a Global Economy

Please Join Us For Trending Toward Transparency: Corporate Tax Disclosures in a Global Economy November 1, 2019 from Noon to 2pm Bloomberg NYC Offices at 731 Lexington Avenue (at 58th and Lexington)  Lunch will be served. RSVP HERE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Congress, FASB, GRI, UN PRI, the OECD, the E…

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  Clark Gascoigne, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

October 23, 2019 at 3:53 PM

In Historic Vote, House Passes Bipartisan Bill to End Anonymous Companies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2019 In Historic Vote, House Passes Bipartisan Bill to End Anonymous Companies First Time Legislation to End Anonymous Companies Passes Either Chamber of Congress Measure Received Support from White House Prior to Vote Statement by Gary Kalman, Executive Director…

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  Jacob Wills · [email protected]

October 21, 2019 at 1:23 PM

Invitation: Trending Toward Transparency: Corporate Tax Disclosures in a Global Economy

Please Join Us For Trending Toward Transparency: Corporate Tax Disclosures in a Global Economy  November 1, 2019 from Noon to 2pm Bloomberg NYC Offices at 731 Lexington Avenue (at 58th and Lexington)  Lunch will be served. RSVP HERE ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Congress, FASB, GRI, UN PRI, the OECD, the E…

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  Clark Gascoigne, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

October 1, 2019 at 7:04 PM

13 Senators Push FASB to Boost Tax Transparency

Dear Colleagues, We're flagging this new letter from 13 U.S. senators pushing the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to require companies to break out their tax information on a country-by-country basis. FASB is currently in the process of reviewing tax disclosure requirements for compa…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

September 26, 2019 at 8:26 PM

Eight Key Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Anonymous Companies

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2019 Eight Key Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Anonymous Companies ILLICIT CASH Act Opens Viable Pathway to Senate Passage Statement by Gary Kalman, Executive Director of the FACT Coalition WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan group of eight U.S. senato…

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  Clark Gascoigne, The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

September 13, 2019 at 6:46 PM

In WaPo op-ed, nat'l security experts push Congress to end anonymous companies, pass H.R.2513

Dear Colleagues, I wanted to flag this new op-ed in the Washington Post by two former White House national security officials, pushing Congress to end the abuse of anonymous shell companies by passing the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (H.R.2513). H.R.2513 was reported favorably o…

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  Jacob Wills, FACT Coalition · [email protected]

August 22, 2019 at 4:37 PM

Just the FACTs: August 22, 2019

August 22, 2019 Welcome to our “Just the FACTs” newsletter, a round up of news stories and information on combating corrupt financial practices covering offshore tax haven abuses, corporate secrecy, and curbing the laundering of illicit money through the financial system. Send feedback or items f…

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  FACT Coalition · [email protected]

June 28, 2019 at 7:55 PM

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