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Dec. 16, 2020

The era of anonymous companies in the US is nearly over

The US is clamping down on the getaway cars for the world’s criminal and corrupt. Unmasking anonymous companies in the US has been over a decade in the making.
Margot Mollat / July 21, 2020

Why the EU’s sanctions regime must tackle corruption

If the EU does not create a robust corruption sanctions regime, it risks becoming a safe haven for those looking to evade US sanctions
Margot Mollat / July 7, 2020

Intimidation and scare tactics won’t work on us – we will continue to demand real action to bring greater transparency to DRC’s mining sector

We will continue to demand real action to bring greater transparency to DRC’s mining sector
Nov. 20, 2019

For the future of the UK and the planet: Global Witness’ Challenges for the 2019 UK General Elections

Global Witness’ Challenges for the 2019 UK General Elections
Mark Normington / Nov. 17, 2019

Cryptocurrency: The New Frontier in the Fight against Corruption?

Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies have given criminals yet another way to hide their dodgy dealings. But can we use the same tools to fight digital corruption as in the analog world?
Mariana Abreu / Aug. 6, 2019

How following tainted public money from Congo led me to the heart of Europe

Europe’s flawed anti-money laundering framework enables kleptocrat rulers and their families to loot their own country.
Mike Davis / July 24, 2019

Three challenges from Global Witness for the new Prime Minister

Big challenges for the new PM on the climate and dirty money.
Natasha White / July 3, 2019

Commodity traders: lenders of last resort for Africa’s oil-producers

Oil-backed loans are high-risk from a financial, sovereignty and corruption perspective. Transparency can help mitigate these risks, and is crucial for the responsible and accountable management of natural resources.
Naomi Hirst / June 19, 2019

Transparency is the new normal – and the Crown Dependencies know it

All three of the British Crown Dependencies announced that by the end of 2023 they will have tabled legislation to make their registers of beneficial ownership public.
Mark Normington / May 24, 2019

Hollywood, Heists, and the Book that can’t be Published: The 1MDB Story

What is the 1MDB scandal and why is a book detailing it unavailable in the UK? We hosted Bradley Hope, Clare Rewcastle Brown and Rebecca Vincent to find out.

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