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How many FSA groups are there liaising with the financial sector? So many it’s lost count.

May 8th, 2012 by | 2 Comments
Published in All Stories, Open Society

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The Financial Services Authority says it would take too long to compile a list.


£2 per person? The scheme to reduce airport queuing times fails

May 1st, 2012 by | 1 Comment
Published in All Stories, Open Society, Top Stories

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Iris recognition system introduced to speed up passport control a costly flop.


How government uses private emails and texts to evade scrutiny

April 27th, 2012 by | 1 Comment
Published in All Stories, Open Society, Uncategorized

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The Bureau explores the use of private accounts by government ministers.


Does this palace belong to Putin?

April 19th, 2012 by | 1 Comment
Published in All Stories, Open Society, Ruler's Riches

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Unanswered questions over the ownership of an elaborate holiday palace.


Putin: The richest man on earth?

April 19th, 2012 by | 3 Comments
Published in All Stories, Carousel, Open Society, Ruler's Riches

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Speculation abounds over Putin’s rumoured personal wealth.


Putin and the $100 million deal that disappeared

April 19th, 2012 by
Published in All Stories, Open Society, Ruler's Riches

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Putin’s professional past continues to haunt him as President.


Watch film on Putin’s hidden wealth

April 19th, 2012 by
Published in All Stories, Open Society, Ruler's Riches, Video

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Watch the Bureau’s film for Al Jazeera’s People and Power.


Tax havens boost their lobbying efforts

April 19th, 2012 by | 1 Comment
Published in All Stories, Financial Lobby, Open Society, Top Stories

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Offshore tax jurisdictions have also been lobbying in Brussels on European financial regulation.


Conservative peer hired as tax haven lobbyist

April 17th, 2012 by | 4 Comments
Published in All Stories, Carousel, Financial Lobby, Open Society

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Lord Blencathra represents the Cayman government in London.


Analysis: Taxing questions for MPs

March 20th, 2012 by | 2 Comments
Published in All Stories, Open Society, Views from the Bureau

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With the budget looming the Bureau examines MPs’ tax affairs.


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