The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

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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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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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 7:38 PM

Corporate Transparency Act Inches Closer to Full Implementation: Just the FACTs 9/22/23

September 22, 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 Th…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

September 7, 2023 at 7:32 PM

FASB Advances U.S. Tax Transparency, Treasury to Delay Ownership Reporting for New Entities

September 7, 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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August 31, 2023 at 4:34 PM

U.S. Accounting Standard-Setters Unanimously Approve New Tax Transparency Measures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 31, 2023Read this release on our website U.S. Accounting Standard-Setters Unanimously Approve New Tax Transparency Measures Approved Proposal will Dramatically Improve Disclosures Surrounding the Global Tax Practices of U.S. Multinationals WASHINGTON, DC – The FACT C…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

July 20, 2023 at 3:47 PM

House Hearing Puts Beneficial Ownership Implementation on Center Stage: Just the FACTs 7/20/23

July 20, 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 Thomas …

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 4:19 PM

Treasury Names Director to Lead Financial Crime Fighting Bureau

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 13, 2023Read this release on our website Treasury Names Director to Lead Financial Crime Fighting Bureau Permanent Leadership Will Empower Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to Better Safeguard U.S. Financial System WASHINGTON, DC –  Today, the U.S. Treasury Departm…

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July 11, 2023 at 8:45 PM

FACT Urges Australia to Resist Pressure for Further Changes to Key Tax Transparency Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:July 11, 2023Read this release on our website FACT Urges Australia to Resist Pressure for Further Changes to Key Tax Transparency Law Pushback From Large Corporations, OECD Should Not Further Delay Implementation of Public Country-by-Country Reporting Washington, DC – The A…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 6:34 PM

NYS Passes Public Beneficial Ownership Bill, Australia Delays Public Country-by-Country Reporting: Just the FACTs

June 29, 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 Thomas…

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June 22, 2023 at 3:41 PM

Proposed FinCEN Cuts Threaten to Undermine U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Goals, National Security

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 22, 2023Read this release on our website Proposed Cuts to Financial Crime Fighters Threaten to Undermine U.S. Anti-Money Laundering Goals, National Security New Appropriations Bill would Slash Funding for Nation’s Financial Intelligence Unit and Sanctions Office by a C…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

June 20, 2023 at 4:09 PM

Biden Administration Updates Timeline for Critical Anti-Money Laundering Rulemakings: Just the FACTs 6/20/23

June 20, 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 Thomas…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

June 2, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Shareholder Votes at Major U.S. Multinationals Demonstrate Rising Tide of Support for Tax Transparency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 2, 2023Read this release on our website Rising Tide of Support for Tax Transparency at Major U.S. Multinational Extractive, Tech Companies Demonstrated Through Shareholder Votes Resolutions Calling for Public Reporting of Tax and Operational Data from ExxonMobil, Chevr…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

June 1, 2023 at 5:54 PM

Shareholder Votes Show Progress on Tax Transparency, FACT Submits Comments to FASB: Just the FACTs 6/1/23

June 1, 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 Thomas …

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

May 11, 2023 at 8:24 PM

New Analysis Shows Investors Representing $10T Support Greater Tax Transparency for Large Multinationals

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 11, 2023Read this release on our website New Analysis Shows Investors Representing $10T Support Greater Tax Transparency for Large Multinationals Senate Hearing Underlines Need for U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Action on Public Country-by-Country Reporting WAS…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

May 4, 2023 at 5:36 PM

House Hearing Highlights FinCEN Funding Needs, FACT Supports Australian Tax Transparency Draft Legislation: Just the FACTs 5/4/23

May 4, 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 Thomas G…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

May 2, 2023 at 2:48 PM

FACT Submits Comments Supporting Australian Government’s Groundbreaking Tax Transparency Draft Legislation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:May 2, 2023Read this release on our website FACT Supports Australian Government’s Groundbreaking Tax Transparency Draft Legislation Proposal Could Turbocharge Revolution in Global Tax Reporting Standards Washington, DC – The Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparen…

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April 27, 2023 at 9:17 PM

Top Treasury Officials Outline Actions to Take On Financial Crime In Congressional Testimony

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 27, 2023 Top Treasury Officials Outline Actions to Take On Financial Crime In Congressional TestimonyTestimony Reinforces the Need for Additional Funding For Nation’s Financial Crime Fighters WASHINGTON, DC – Just weeks after Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen repeated …

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

April 20, 2023 at 4:52 PM

Australia Introduces PCbCR Legislation, FACT Files Amicus Brief in Defense of the CTA: Just the FACTs 4/20/23

April 20, 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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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 5:25 PM

Treasury Outlines Upcoming AML Actions, FinCEN to Reissue Flawed Reporting Form: Just the FACTs 4/6/23

April 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 Thomas…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

April 6, 2023 at 2:09 PM

FACT Applauds Australia’s Introduction of Groundbreaking Tax Transparency Legislation with Global Reach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 6, 2023Read this release on our website FACT Applauds Australia’s Introduction of Groundbreaking Tax Transparency Draft Legislation with Global Reach Some U.S. Corporations Would Report Under Draft Australian Legislation Requiring Multinationals to Publish Tax and Ope…

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March 28, 2023 at 6:19 PM

Global Civil Society Groups Turn Up the Pressure on U.S. Treasury to Tackle Dirty Money and Financial Secrecy at Home

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 28, 2023Read this release on our website Global Civil Society Groups Turn Up the Pressure on U.S. Treasury to Tackle Dirty Money and Financial Secrecy at Home New Letter Calls on Biden Administration to Demonstrate International Leadership Through Domestic Anti-Money …

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

March 24, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Corporate Transparency Act Implementation At Risk as Treasury Weighs Ownership Reporting Forms

March 24, 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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March 23, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Anti-Corruption Advocates Urge Treasury to Appoint a Permanent Director to Lead the Nation’s Financial Crime Fighters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 23, 2023Read this release on our website Anti-Corruption Advocates Urge Treasury to Appoint a Permanent Director to Lead the Nation’s Financial Crime Fighters Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Needs Empowered Leadership to Take on Dirty Money in the U.S. Washington…

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March 21, 2023 at 2:14 PM

FACT Coalition Calls on U.S. Treasury To Overhaul Draft Form with Potential to Gut Landmark Transparency Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 21, 2023Read this release on our website FACT Coalition Calls on U.S. Treasury To Overhaul Draft Form with Potential to Gut Landmark Transparency Law Unprecedented Fields May Render The Corporate Transparency Act’s Reporting Regime Optional Washington, D.C. – The Fina…

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March 9, 2023 at 7:22 PM

Nation’s Financial Crime Fighters Poised For Needed Boost in President’s New Budget

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 9, 2023  CONTACT: Erica Hanichak, [email protected] Nation’s Financial Crime Fighters Poised For Needed Boost in President’s New BudgetDiscretionary Budget Request Represents 20 Percent Increase for Financial Crimes Enforcement Network WASHINGTON, DC – To…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

March 7, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Reminder (Friday, March 10): RSVP for Advancing the Fight for Gender Justice through Tax Justice

RSVP HERE FACT will be hosting a hybrid in-person/virtual panel discussion on Friday, March 10 from 12pm-1:30pm EST titled Advancing the Fight for Gender Justice through Tax Justice: Perspectives from Africa and the U.S.  The event will be co-hosted by the Global Alliance for Tax Justice and the…

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  Patricia Ainembabazi · [email protected]

March 6, 2023 at 4:22 PM

FACT-endorsed Tax Transparency Bill Reintroduced, FATF Suspends Russia, FACT is Hiring! – Just the FACTs 3/6/23

March 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 Patric…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

March 2, 2023 at 10:45 PM

FACT Welcomes Reintroduction of Legislation to Shine a Light on Corporate Tax Dodging Practices

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 2, 2023Read this release on our website FACT Welcomes Reintroduction of Legislation to Shine a Light on Corporate Tax Dodging Practices Bill Would Require Public Country-by-Country Reporting for Multinationals WASHINGTON, DC – The Financial Accountability and Corporat…

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  Ian Gary · [email protected]

March 1, 2023 at 8:45 PM

(March 10) RSVP - Advancing the Fight for Gender Justice through Tax Justice: Perspectives from Africa and the U.S.

FACT will be hosting a panel discussion and learning exchange at 12pm on Friday, March 10 with the Global Alliance for Tax Justice (GATJ) and the Nawi-Afrifem Macroeconomics Collective, titled Advancing the Fight for Gender Justice through Tax Justice: Perspectives from Africa and the U.S. This …

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  Patricia Ainembabazi · [email protected]

February 16, 2023 at 9:44 PM

Major Weaknesses in Treasury Draft Rule Could Seriously Undermine Effectiveness of Landmark Transparency Law

February 16, 2022“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 Pa…

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  The FACT Coalition · [email protected]

February 15, 2023 at 2:53 PM

FACT Urges Treasury Department To Make Critical Improvements to Draft Regulation to Implement Corporate Transparency Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 15, 2023Read this release on our website FACT Coalition Urges Treasury Department To Make Critical Improvements to Draft Regulation to Implement Landmark Corporate Transparency ActImportant Changes to FinCEN’s Proposed Rule on Access to Beneficial Ownership Informa…

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  Patricia Ainembabazi · [email protected]

January 27, 2023 at 3:46 PM

FinCEN Alert on Sanctions Evasion Demonstrates Need for Regulatory Action in Commercial Real Estate: Just the FACTs

January 27, 2022“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 Pat…

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  Patricia Ainembabazi · [email protected]

January 12, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Treasury Announces Timeline for New Rule Cracking Down on Money Laundering Through US Real Estate: Just the FACTs

January 12, 2022“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 Pat…

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December 21, 2022 at 4:35 PM

Microsoft, Cisco Shareholder Votes Demonstrate Increasing Investor Demand for Tax and Offshore Transparency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 21, 2022Read this release on our website CONTACT: Ryan Gurule, [email protected], Cisco Shareholder Votes Demonstrate Increasing Investor Demand for Tax and Offshore Transparency Investors Representing More Than $305 Billion Back Public Reportin…

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  Patricia Ainembabazi · [email protected]

December 16, 2022 at 5:06 PM

Treasury Releases Second Draft Rule to Implement the Corporate Transparency Act: Just the FACTs

December 16, 2022“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 Pa…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

December 15, 2022 at 4:17 PM

FACT Welcomes Treasury Department Proposal to Advance Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:December 15, 2022FACT Welcomes Treasury Department Proposal to Advance Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act United States One Step Closer to Empowering Law Enforcement, Others to Detect, Flag, and Prevent Financial Crimes Washington, D.C. – The Financial Account…

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 4:25 PM

European Union Paves the Way on Global Corporate Minimum Tax

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 13, 2022 Read this release on our website European Union Paves the Way on Global Corporate Minimum Tax United States Now Must Address Unfinished International Tax Reform Efforts WASHINGTON, DC – Following a political agreement reached unanimously last night in the …

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  Thomas Georges · [email protected]

December 8, 2022 at 9:23 PM

SEC Should Require Increased Tax Transparency for U.S.-Listed Multinationals, FACT Coalition Tells Investor Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2022 Securities and Exchange Commission Should Require Increased Tax Transparency for U.S.-Listed Multinationals, FACT Coalition Tells Investor Committee International Momentum for Improved Financial Disclosures Demands SEC Action to Protect Investors WASHINGTON…

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December 6, 2022 at 8:55 PM

White House Announces "Full Support" for the ENABLERS Act at Anti-Corruption Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2022 View this statement on our website White House Announces “Full Support” for Critical Bipartisan Anti-Money Laundering Reform Bill at Anti-Corruption Conference Congress Must Now Pass the ENABLERS Act by the End of the Year Washington, D.C. - The Financial A…

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