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The New York Times - 25 Nov 2012 02:14Sham directors: the woman running 1,200 companies from a Caribbean rock
The Guardian - 26 Nov 2012 00:00
In name, Sarah Petre-Mears runs a global empire. In reality it is a sham, an offshore network of porn sites and luxury property vehicles linked by PO boxes and letter drops At the age of 38, Bradford-born Sarah Petre-Mea...
Ruth Whippman: How Corporate America Is Turning Into a Cult and Why It's Harming the American Employee
The Huffington Post - 25 Nov 2012 03:24Meanwhile, Here's What's Going On With The Argentine Boat Impounded In Ghana
Business Insider - 26 Nov 2012 01:47
While the legal battle that prompted its seizure raged, the ARA Libertad still languishes in a Ghanaian harbor. However, there has been movement toward some kind of resolution, MercoPress reports. The Law of The Sea Trib...
Analysis: India's deficit-cutting plan faltering as clock ticks
Reuters - 26 Nov 2012 01:39
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's finance minister has banned government officials from holding conferences at five-star hotels, restricted travel and ordered a freeze on hiring to fill vacant posts.
Analysis: "Caveat emptor" as foreigners rush to ride China rebound
Reuters - 26 Nov 2012 01:35
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Foreign investors have started rebuilding their China equity portfolios, tempted by low valuations after two years of market underperformance and signs economic growth may be stabilizing.
Meet 'Morsillini'
Business Insider - 26 Nov 2012 01:29
That's the brilliant new nickname given to Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi, following his shocking Thursday power grab, which sent the Egyptian stock market plummeting nearly 10%. Al-Arabiya reports: You can call him â...
Manila rising, so are rents as confidence in Philippines grows
CNBC - 26 Nov 2012 01:23
MANILA (Reuters) - Manila's changing skyline demonstrates a city coming up in the world.
Brawl Between Raiders And Bengals Leads To Three Ejections
Business Insider - 26 Nov 2012 01:22
Amazingly, the NFL doesn't have a lot of brawls. But the fight during today's matchup between the Bengals and the Raiders actually included punches, players coming off the bench, and ultimately three ejections. The fight...
Cyber Monday Likely to Be Busiest Online Sales Day
The New York Times - 26 Nov 2012 01:21
This year’s Cyber Monday could be the biggest online shopping day of the year for the third year in a row, according to research firm comScore.
Two Colts Cheerleaders Had Their Heads Shaved During Today's Game
Business Insider - 26 Nov 2012 00:54
Earlier this season, numerous members of the Indianapolis Colts shaved their heads to show support for head coach Chuck Pagano who was diagnosed with Leukemia prior to the start of the season. And now two cheerleaders ha...
BBC's Panorama shows staff admitting nominee directors are often a sham
The Guardian - 26 Nov 2012 00:43
Undercover reporters offered advice on how to hide funds by creating an offshore structure with a nominee director Staff at agencies that set up companies in the UK and abroad have been filmed undercover, making it clear...
Offshore Secrets: BBC Panorama undercover reporting – video
The Guardian - 26 Nov 2012 00:39
Panorama undercover reporters see if they can persuade offshore company incorporation agencies to help them dodge tax
Vettel reveals Senna inspiration
CNN - 26 Nov 2012 00:24
Sebastian Vettel revealed his joy at joining racing legend Ayrton Senna on three world titles after his latest triumph in the Brazilian's home country.
Dolphins Game Interrupted By Malfunctioning Sprinkler System
Business Insider - 26 Nov 2012 00:19
It is not easy to have a rain delay when there is not a cloud in the sky. But that is exactly what happened in Miami as the Dolphins-Seahawks game was unexpectedly delayed for a few minutes when the sprinkler system star...
Former SNC-Lavalin executive charged in Switzerland: report
Reuters - 26 Nov 2012 00:09
TORONTO (Reuters) - A former executive of SNC-Lavalin has been indicted in Switzerland on allegations he laundered money in connection with $139 million in payments by the company, according to CBC News and RTS, the Swis...
This Dirty Hit By Jared Allen Will Likely Result In A Stiff Fine By The NFL
Business Insider - 26 Nov 2012 00:05
One of the blocks the NFL is trying to get rid of is the blindside hit on defenseless players. And on this turnover, that is exactly what Vikings defensive Jared Allen did when he launched himself and targeted the head a...
The offshore trick: how BVI 'nominee director' system works
The Guardian - 26 Nov 2012 00:00Offshore secrets: British Virgin Islands, land of sand, sea and secrecy
The Guardian - 26 Nov 2012 00:00
Microstate is now the world's biggest provider of offshore entities, yet the UK refuses to step in and force it to reform The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a micro-state whose national anthem is God Save the Queen. It ...
The 'Sark Lark' Britons scattered around the world
The Guardian - 26 Nov 2012 00:00
From the Caribbean to Cyprus, former Channel islanders are taking money to disguise the ownership of thousands of companies Many Britons who make a living from "the signing", as they call it, originate from the tiny Chan...
Michael Heseltine: 'I would have liked to be prime minister'
The Guardian - 26 Nov 2012 00:00
The Tory grandee on his career, his biggest disappointments – and why he decided to come back and try to help David Cameron sort out the economy Back in the late 80s, when Lord Heseltine's daughters were belles of...
Offshore secrets revealed: the shadowy side of a booming industry
The Guardian - 26 Nov 2012 00:00
A worldwide research effort in collaboration with the Guardian/ICIJ reveals the real people behind these anonymous companies The existence of an extraordinary global network of sham company directors, most of them Britis...