Anti-corruption reforms in The Gambia must move forward

Politics and government - New revelations of comprehensive state capture and grand corruption under former president Yahya Jammeh should spur anti-corruption efforts to benefit the people of The Gambia, Transparency International said today.

Danske Bank scandal needs full accountability, not scapegoating

Financial markets - The European Banking Authority’s decision to investigate the Danish and Estonian financial supervisory authorities concerning their work over Danske Bank is a welcome step.

Deutsche Bank raid underscores need for coordinated global leadership against financial secrecy

Financial markets - Yesterday’s police raid at the headquarters of Deutsche Bank highlights the lack of coordinated global leadership against financial secrecy from the world’s richest nations, according to Transparency International.

Dirty-money hub Dubai must clean up its real estate sector

Financial markets - Investigations by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) and the Centre for Advanced Defence Studies (C4ADS) released today raise global red flags that Dubai has become an open market for money laundering and a safe haven for the corrupt.

Conflicts of interest exposed by #WestAfricaLeaks underscore need to rein in anonymous company ownership

Financial markets - Investigations show how easy it is for corrupt public officials, money launderers and other criminals in West Africa to hide behind anonymous companies and access the global financial system.

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Azerbaijani links to suspect Malta bank highlight need for financial transparency

Financial markets - A new investigation suggesting that the Pilatus bank of Malta was used to launder millions of dollars for the ruling family of Azerbaijan and their associates should be a wake-up call on beneficial ownership transparency for world's richest nations.

Media Advisory: Report on G20 progress on Beneficial Ownership Transparency published 19 April

Intergovernmental bodies - Transparency International will release a new report on Thursday 19 April analysing the progress G20 governments have made to end the corporate secrecy that allows the corrupt to hide their identity and shift money across international borders.

First ever transparency assessment of Russia’s 200 largest companies

Private sector - Transparency International Russia today published a study that gives low scores on anti-corruption and financial transparency to most of the 200 top companies studied.

Financial regulators and governments must act to stop corruption in the financial system

Financial markets - Financial regulators and governments must act to stop corruption in the financial system in light of the Paradise Papers leak which shows how the rich and powerful around the world are able to hide wealth through complex and opaque financial structures which allow them to keep their business ...

Comprehensive online tool launched to help companies tackle bribery and corruption

Private sector - New Anti-Bribery Portal aims to provide consistent and implementable procedures for companies operating in multiple jurisdictions