Anti-corruption panel at 10:15 * Colby Goodman @transparencyusa.bsky.social * Elsa Peraldi, EG Justice * Jodi Vittori, Georgetown University (moderator) www.forumarmstrade.org/annual2025.h...
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The Anti-Corruption Strategy shows real ambition on kleptocrats and professional enablers. But the UK can't fight dirty money abroad while big money corrupts our politics at home - no donation caps, no spending limits, unenforced revolving door. Read more ⤵️ www.transparency.org.uk/news/uk-anti...
UK Anti-Corruption Strategy: Ambitious plan undermined by political integrity gaps
Transparency International UK responds to government's new plan to tackle corruption
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💭 Want to learn more about the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) and how @transparencyusa.bsky.social is intent on creating a lasting impact? ⭐️ Read about our pro bono project HERE ⤵️ tinyurl.com/4wsunv4c
Combatting international corruption: The pro bono research behind the landmark Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
The absence of any U.S. law stopping a foreign official from demanding a bribe from an American or American company has been a notorious gap in the U.S.’s efforts to both protect American interests…
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💫 We are excited to announce that we have won an Impact Award in this year’s #TrustLawAwards for our pro bono research on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA) & a huge thank you to the Thomas Reuters Foundation for this incredible honor!
💫 We are proud to announce that TI US is nominated for the Impact Award at this year’s TrustLaw Awards for our pro bono research on the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act! 🏛️ Learn more about our project HERE ⤵️ www.trust.org/impact-story...
Combatting international corruption: The pro bono research behind the landmark Foreign Extortion Prevention Act
The absence of any U.S. law stopping a foreign official from demanding a bribe from an American or American company has been a notorious gap in the U.S.’s efforts to both protect American interests…
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🚨 We at TI US call the #CTA rollback “a simple and binary roadmap for complete evasion of this landmark law,” & “threaten[s] core U.S. national security interests—including the U.S.’s fight against foreign #corruption.” 🔍 Read the latest from @occrp.org ⤵️ www.occrp.org/en/news/expe...
Experts Warn US Treasury Rule Will Aid Criminal Shell Firms
Watchdogs warn the U.S. Treasury’s rollback of transparency law could cripple efforts to fight money laundering and illicit finance.
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💸 What happens when the U.S. pauses enforcement of the world’s top anti-bribery law? In this episode, Scott Greytak helps break down the #FCPA freeze, the gutting of the #CTA, and why #transparency is now a national security issue. 🎧 Listen HERE ⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvKO...
Corruption, Crime, and Compliance: Anti-Corruption Update
YouTube video by Compliance Podcast Network
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🏛️ Yesterday, our Executive Director Gary Kalman presented a testimony before the HSBC in support of the #CTA. Anonymous shell companies help corrupt actors move billions— the CTA gives law enforcement the tools to fight back with ownership #transparency. Read about it HERE ⤵️ tinyurl.com/46vex5ze
Testimony for “A Small Part in A Big Company: Examining the Power of Franchising in the American Economy” at U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business - Transparency International
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💰 Without key fixes, the GENIUS Act risks enabling sanctioned regimes & corrupt actors to launder money via digital currency. 🚨 Congress must close loopholes, apply AML/CFT rules across the board, and empower U.S. agencies to act. Read our letter HERE ⤵️ us.transparency.org/resource/let...
Letter from Counter-Kleptocracy Groups Urging Amendments to the GENIUS Act - Transparency International
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📣 We at TI US and @humanrightsfirst.org condemn the lifting of Global Magnitsky sanctions on Hungarian official Antal Rogán. 💸 This delisting raises grave concerns that the US is undermining an important #corruption accountability tool. humanrightsfirst.org/library/huma...
Human Rights First and Transparency International U.S. Condemn U.S. Corruption Sanctions Relief for Hungarian Official - Human Rights First
Press contacts: Human Rights First: press@humanrightsfirst.org Transparency International U.S.: sgreytak@us.transparency.org Washington, D.C. — Today, Human Rights First and Transparency International...
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🚨 HAPPENING TOMORROW! 🚨 Join TI US & TI-DS for a virtual briefing on our upcoming report, "Under the Radar: Corruption’s Role in Fueling Arms Diversion." 🗓 April 16 | 9:30am ET 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... us.transparency.org/news/event-u...
Event: Under the Radar: Corruption's Role in Fuelling Arms Diversion - Transparency International
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🔔 After 5 years of bipartisan effort to curb anonymous shell companies, a key #AML rule was quietly paused. 💸 What was meant to be a quiet but major step toward financial accountability has, for now, been put on hold. Read more about the #CTA HERE ⤵️ www.curbed.com/article/trum...
Who Owns That Penthouse? Now No One Will Know.
The Trump administration just hobbled a federal crackdown on corporate secrecy, making it easier to launder money through real estate purchases.
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💸 The pause on #FCPA enforcement threatens global #anticorruption progress! 🚨 Our Executive Director Gary Kalman warns that this could embolden #bribery and undermines fair business practices. Read more HERE ➡️ www.briberymatters.com/post/a-trans...
A Transparency’s Eye View on Anti-Corruption Trends (Part 1)
As part of my ongoing exploration of the shifting global landscape facing the anti-corruption community, I spoke recently with Transparency.
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🚨 #NEW Fraud cost Americans $12B in 2024, fueled by anonymous companies that hide scammers. ‼️ The #CTA aims to stop this, but only if enforced properly—no loopholes, no weak oversight. Read our latest factsheet HERE ➡️ tinyurl.com/ms7x2hee
Exposing the Fraudsters: How Anonymous Companies Formed in the U.S. Have Been Used to Defraud Americans, and How the Corporate Transparency Act Can Stop Such Scams - Transparency International
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💸 Treasury’s rollback of the #CTA means drug traffickers, sanctions evaders, and even terror-linked groups can keep using anonymous shell companies—right here at home. 🚨 We should be strengthening #transparency, not weakening it. Read more HERE ⤵️ tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/new-rul...
New Rule Provides Broad Exemptions From Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) released an interim final rule Friday that will apply the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership information reporting requirements ...
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📣 “We are just rolling back the clock and falling behind best practices... I think we are quickly going to come to regret doing this.” — Scott Greytak on how recent #AML rollbacks undermine U.S. national security. Read more HERE ⤵️ insightcrime.org/news/how-tru...
How Trump’s Anti-Money Laundering Rollback Could Help LatAm Criminals
The Trump government is abandoning the enforcement of anti-money laundering laws, which could make crime easier, according to experts.
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Treasury's new interim rule would exempt over 99% of entities from reporting their beneficial owners under the CTA, contradicting decades of evidence showing that illicit actors rely on US shell companies to hide their gains. Read our full press release:⤵️ thefactcoalition.org/fentanyl-tra...
Fentanyl Traffickers, U.S. Adversaries Biggest Winners in New Treasury Proposal
Treasury’s proposal contradicts decades of evidence that sanctions evaders, tax cheats, and fentanyl traffickers rely on anonymous U.S. companies to stash dirty money in the U.S.
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📰 #CTA #NEWS 🚨 The interim rule to narrow the scope of the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, issued by the U.S. Treasury Department, opens the U.S. financial system's floodgates to dirty money from around the world. Read our statement HERE ⤵️ us.transparency.org/news/new-tre...
New Treasury Rule Opens U.S. Financial Borders, Provides Secrecy to Fentanyl Traffickers and Other Criminals - Transparency International
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📢 We are #HIRING! ⭐️ If you're passionate about fighting #corruption & have #fundraising experience, Transparency International is looking for a Senior Fundraiser to drive efforts in the US. 🔗 Apply HERE ⤵️ us.transparency.org/jobs/senior-...
Senior Fundraiser (m/f/d) - Transparency International
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📣 "They are saying that they are doing things that are long overdue and widely supported by the public. If that’s true, then wouldn’t you want to make sure that you’re touting the cuts that you make?” — Gary Kalman, TI US www.nytimes.com/2025/03/13/u...
DOGE Makes Its Latest Errors Harder to Find
Elon Musk’s group obscured the details of some new claims on its website, despite promises of transparency. But The Times was still able to detect another batch of mistakes.
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🚨🌎 With foreign aid cuts, wealth managers must step up. Investing in governance & debt relief isn’t just ethical—it’s smart business. Our work with Sri Lanka is one of many examples why. Read more HERE ⤵️ www.pwmnet.com/slashed-aid-...
Slashed aid budgets leave door open for family offices - Professional Wealth Management
With the future of foreign aid plunged into uncertainty, family offices and wealth managers may help fill the void and play a more strategic role in this sphere.
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⚖️ “Our judiciary should serve as a reliable bulwark against #corruption by holding accountable the political branches of government — especially when history suggests there is greater risk,” — Gary Kalman, TI US Read our feature in @washingtonpost.com HERE ⤵️ www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Making corruption great again
Malfeasance erodes trust in government and helps authoritarians consolidate power.
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📣‼️Over 99% of covered entities could be exempt from the #CTA reporting requirements! We need domestic AND foreign entity beneficial ownership reports to keep our communities safe! Read our input (alongside our friends at @factcoalition.bsky.social) HERE ⤵️ tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/groups-...
Groups Sound Alarm After Treasury Backtracks on Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Over 99% of entities previously subject to the Corporate Transparency Act's reporting requirements could be exempt after Treasury announced a shift in focus to foreign entities last week, said the FAC...
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🚨 Despite the #FCPA pause, companies should uphold anti-bribery compliance—global enforcement, reputational risks, and ethical business practices still matter! Read the latest from @wsj.com HERE ⤵️ www.wsj.com/articles/des...
Despite Enforcement Pause, Ignoring Antibribery Law Still Raises Risks for Companies
Observers say enforcement of similar laws in other jurisdictions and the reputational risks for those seen to skirt the law should continue to motivate corporations to be compliant.
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📰 Another great piece from @icij.org on the recent suspension of #CTA enforcement. 🚨 Both TI US and our colleagues at @factcoalition.bsky.social warn that this move weakens our country's national security and risks FATF “grey-listing.” Read more HERE ⤵️ www.icij.org/inside-icij/...
Treasury Department won’t enforce beneficial ownership rule under the Corporate Transparency Act - ICIJ
The rule, which was held up in court for the last few months, would require foreign and domestic companies to disclose their true owners.
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The U.S. Treasury Department won't enforce the Corporate Transparency Act on U.S. businesses and will change regulations so it only applies to foreign companies registered stateside, according to an announcement. www.law360.com/artic...
Treasury Halts Enforcement Of Corporate Transparency Act - Law360
The U.S. Treasury Department won't enforce the Corporate Transparency Act on U.S. businesses and will change regulations so it only applies to foreign companies registered stateside, according to an announcement that activists said invites criminals into the U.S. and lawyers said could provoke judicial scrutiny.
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🚨‼️ The US Treasury’s decision to exempt domestic companies from disclosing real owners weakens #AML efforts, making the US financial system more vulnerable to #corruption. Read our statement HERE ⤵️ www.transparency.org/en/press/uni...
United States: Reinstating corporate secrecy protects money…
Unless reversed, the Treasury’s decision will reopen the US financial system to abuse by the corrupt and criminals.
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💸 “This decision threatens to make the United States a magnet for foreign criminals, from drug cartels to fraudsters to terrorist organizations,” Scott Greytak, TI US Read more on the suspension of #BOI enforcement here ⤵️ www.cnbc.com/2025/03/03/t...
Treasury Department suspends enforcement of ownership information reporting for millions of businesses
The Treasury Department has halted enforcement of beneficial ownership information, or BOI, reporting for millions of businesses.
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"Golden visa & passport programs have brought little to no benefit to countries where they exist. They’ve increased pressure on the housing markets & pushed locals out of the cities." - @mairamartini.bsky.social (TI's CEO) & Gary Kalman, @transparencyusa.bsky.social's ED. fortune.com/2025/03/04/t...
Selling citizenship: Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa plan echoes Europe’s shadiest schemes
A $5M ticket to U.S. citizenship will lure the same kind of shady individuals who pounced on the chance for EU citizenship.
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Treasury’s decision to limit reporting requirements under the landmark Corporate Transparency Act to only foreign entities is a boon for fentanyl traffickers, domestic criminals, and tax cheats. Read FACT's full statement on the gutting of the CTA ⤵️ thefactcoalition.org/treasury-reo...
Treasury Reopens the Floodgates to Dirty Money in the U.S.
The Treasury Department’s decision to limit reporting requirements under the landmark Corporate Transparency Act to only foreign entities is a boon for fentanyl traffickers, domestic criminals, and ta...
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