Harry Cassin
Publisher and Editor
Andy Spalding
Senior Editor
Jessica Tillipman
Senior Editor
Bill Steinman
Senior Editor
Richard L. Cassin
Editor at Large
Elizabeth K. Spahn
Editor Emeritus
Cody Worthington
Contributing Editor
Julie DiMauro
Contributing Editor
Thomas Fox
Contributing Editor
Marc Alain Bohn
Contributing Editor
Bill Waite
Contributing Editor
Shruti J. Shah
Contributing Editor
Russell A. Stamets
Contributing Editor
Richard Bistrong
Contributing Editor
Eric Carlson
Contributing Editor
As a Canadian practicing law and operating out of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), any mention of Mossack Fonseca and Canada in the same breath is guaranteed to capture my attention.… Continue Reading
This year’s annual report from the Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) of the World Bank Group report put Canada in the spotlight — specifically, our top court’s recent decision in World Bank Group v.… Continue Reading
A new report by Transparency International Canada says anonymous companies and trusts are easy to set up in Canada and help criminals amass and hide illicit wealth.
The report is drawn from Canada-specific case studies and original research into the luxury property sector in Vancouver.… Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the International Foreign Bribery Taskforce (IFBT). Not familiar with the IFBT? It doesn’t get a lot of attention.… Continue Reading
Last Friday, we released our 2016 Annual Update which outlines how we have countered the threat of corruption on behalf of the World Bank, the collective effort of 83 dedicated staff in Washington, DC and countless partners around the world. … Continue Reading
Singapore demonstrates a strong anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) legislative framework but despite this, it shows significant weaknesses in its effective implementation, according to a recent review by the Financial Action Task Force. … Continue Reading
OK, we get it. Companies should have effective compliance and ethics programs to fight all kinds of corporate crime and misconduct, including bribery.
In particular, the fight against bribery is a prime example of this need — to have companies do what they can to help end this scourge.… Continue Reading
The decision by the Supreme Court of Canada issued on April 29 in World Bank v. Wallace underscored the value of the Bank’s work in the fight against corruption.
On May 26, the World Bank Integrity Vice Presidency will host a panel discussion, Beyond Ottawa: The Impact of a Supreme Court Decision on Global Anti-corruption Efforts.… Continue Reading
Image courtesy of Innovia SecurityA former manager of a polymer banknote manufacturer was convicted Wednesday in London of four counts of making corrupt payments to a foreign official.
Peter Chapman, 54, used to work for Innovia Securency PTY Ltd.… Continue Reading
Here is the astounding opening passage from a decision by the Supreme Court of Canada issued on April 29 in World Bank v. Wallace:
Corruption is a significant obstacle to international development.… Continue Reading
Sometimes things just don’t add up.
That was one of the themes from a New York Times article about a triathlete who was disqualified from the most recent Ironman Canada, after having been awarded first place.… Continue Reading
Image courtesy of the ICIJIt’s not illegal for most people to own anonymous companies. Walt Disney used them to buy land near Orlando for Disney World. He didn’t want prices to go crazy with news Mickey Mouse was coming to town.… Continue Reading
